Career questions tagged pharmacy
What i need to advance my career as a PV Expert?
I am a Pharmacy Student and want to advance my career in PharmacoVigilance. So, which subjects should i be griped on?
which is better an MP or an DP and how do they differ?
Hello everyone im chaimaa a pharmacy student i have been torn wheter to switch from MP to DP i find myself found of clinical work but honestly i dont know what to do ,for people over here studying same or already done any one with more experience than iam i would appreciate your response?
Just how hard is becoming a pharmacist and what challenges am I likely to face?
I've wanted to be a pharmacy for a while, awhile as in a few years, and I haven't really been looking into it until this year, which is my final year of high school. And because of that I've been searching up lots of different things and I'm not exactly sure just what to believe.
The Pharmacy Path? This is all new to me.
College is a new chapter in my life and don't know where to start. My college goals is to go to a four year school for pharmacy. Is it a good path to go down? What do other students feels once they start down this path?
What is the hardest part about being a clinical pharmacist in a hospital ?
I am a senior in high school this year, and I aspire to be a clincal pharmacist. The healthcare field is a big interest for me. I dream of changing lives and helping others.
What does being a pharmacist look like?
I think about going into pharmacy, and I want to know what being a pharmacist looks like so I can get an idea of what I’m going into. I would also like to know about the class that I will be taking in college. Any tips will help.
What is are the best study or general tips for a student on a Pharmacy track ?
Especially for the PharmD test.
Which companies should you avoid as an aspiring pharmacist ?
I've heard mixed reviews on being a pharmacist. What I could tell was that it wasn't really for everyone, but most people are adamant on avoiding CVS.
What opportunities are out there in terms of degrees and undergraduate programs that would lead me to become a pharmacist?
I'm a South Carolina resident, senior in high school, and someone who plans to stay in state for college. I am interested in USC, PC, and other faith affiliated schools.
How do I become a Nuclear Pharmacist?
I am a highschool junior originally interested in compound pharmacy, but as I did a bit more research I saw Nuclear Pharmacy. I've never heard of it before and I just want to know if anyone has any information about the job and how they got to that position.
How do I get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junoir?
I am a high school junior and I want to pursue the pharmaceutical field. Specifically, I want to be a compound pharmacist and I was wondering if anyone knows how I can get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junior and if I even can.
How can I use my free time to better prepare for pharmacy school?
Resume tips, extracurriculars, etc.
When deciding what school to go to, do I choose the cheaper one or the more expensive one with a better program?
I am in 12th grade, and trying to decide what school to go to to study pharmacy. One option is cheaper and closer to home, but the other is my dream school but more expensive.
What should i do Im a 3rd year student in the biochemistry field in a university, and my life goal(which is already clear) is to be a computational biochemist, but my grades are bad as it is now. And based on research to achieve that kind of a goal requires a good amd high grades amidst competitions, which I don't have now. Should I still continue or rather chase this but I love it dearly. ?
I already have some knowledge about simple python and how ML operates behind the scene m, also studying protein which is part of my discipline.
Any health professional student who has been through the Junior COSTEP process willing to answer my questions about certain parts of the application?
Hello, I am a pharmacy student interested in doing the Junior COSTEP program with the Public Health Service. I just started the application, but I am confused and struggling to fill-out some parts. I have emailed AES and COSTEP but have yet to hear anything. Does anyone mind if I ask them questions or willing to answer to the best of your abilities? Here are my questions: 1. For education, do we complete state the colleges, universities, or institutions we have attended/ attending? It seems to have a character limit which is odd? 2. Also, for semester credits, do we put all the credits earned if we completed a program? Idk how to go about this sections, I wish there was examples to reference too. 3. Will my references have to send me their completed PHS-1813 form to submit or will they submit it on their own? 4. Should I have a physician or any provider fill-out my medical form or is it okay if I fill it myself? Please elaborate which parts DD 2807-2 form I should fill-in and what parts my provider must do. Any suggestions, advice, or solutions are appreciated!
What does a salary look like for a person working in the pharmaceutical industry or in biotechnology?
I don't know if this is an appropiate question to ask but I was genuinely wondering. These are some of the careers I'm considering and part of that is because from what I've investigated it seems to provide financial security, how was getting a job after university?
How can I know if I'll truly like studying or working in pharmacy or biotechnology I like the idea of it but I'll never know unless I'm actually doing it, or what if i don't like studying it or if its too difficult for me? I'm a junior in highschool and I really like studying biology and last year when I had chemistry, but what if I get bored of it or if it's too difficult for me??
How can I know if I'll truly like studying or working in pharmacy or biotechnology? I like the idea of it but I'll never know unless I'm actually doing it, or what if i don't like studying it or if its too difficult for me? I'm a junior in highschool and I really like studying biology and last year when I had chemistry, but what if I get bored of it or if it's too difficult for me?
To get a good job as a pharmacist, is a pharmacy residency required ?
Senior in high school, 17 years old, almost in college about to major in Biology
How do I deal with the "impostor" syndrome of pursuing an academically challenging major and career?
I want to be a pharmacist, but anytime I experience a setback personally or academically,y I feel like I don't belong with my peers.
What are job options are offered once you become a pharmacist?
I'm currently a high school senior who recently got admitted to a direct entry program for pharmacy. Just wondering what other jobs pharmacists can take on that isn't the average retail or clinical positions. I understand pharmacy isn't as surface level as it seems so I'm really curious about all the mini labels and positions that is available. Thanks in advance!
What is the most fulfilling aspect of working as a pharmacist?
I am considering pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy and want to know what makes the job worth it. What is the most gratifying or rewarding characteristic of this career?
I am interested in pharmacy. Is pharmacy school hard?
I am about to graduate from high school and am considering taking the prerequisites for pharmacy. I need to declare my major soon. Any suggestions on how to handle the prerequisites needed for pharmacy school?
What's my next step for the summer as a rising senior intending to major in pharmacology if most are not available?
Following up with my previous question on what part time job I can get for pharmacology, I tried applying for a pharmacy clerk position at a local Walgreen. However, Michigan law (where I'm at) says that we must have a high school diploma to get a job at a pharmacy. Same with most hospitals: most prefer if you are in college or have at least some medical experience. I am still waiting for a couple internship summer program results. I'm also trying to reach out to local college professors, research centers, and small pharmaceutical companies if they would let me intern over the summer, but I'm not so sure if they would take me in. I do have a great volunteer work though! Been going at it for the last couple months at a blood donation center :) Any other suggestions on what I can do over the summer to prepare myself for college?
Can I work as a clinical pharmacy specialist and work for industry simultaneously? Am I being delusional??
Thinking Above and Beyond! I am a first-year pharmacy student who aspire to become clinical specialist. For context, I working in a hospital as a pharmacy intern. For now, I am interested in internal medicine, ambulatory care, and oncology. Between all three, oncology piques my interest the most. While being a clinical specialist is my goal, I was also wondering if I can also integrate myself in the industry world during or after practicing clinically; specifically in medical affairs. I would love some feedback or insight from any pharmacists within these roles, suggestions/ advice, or with some experience. Thank you for your time.
What is a general guideline to becoming a pharmacist?
I am currently a senior in high school and college is around the corner. I want to have a rough plan for college and post-grad so I have better chances to become a pharmacist.