For those of you interested in residency, did you know that there’s life outside of The Match? (I know…GASP!) That’s right, it’s not 100% all about ASHP’s programs anymore. So if you’re wondering what this option is and how to successfully position yourself for it, you should definitely take a few minutes to read this post. It is seriously chock FULL of advice on how to win at your professional life goals (residency or not, honestly).
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if there’s life after…retail pharmacy? And if there is, what does that life look like? How does one get there? Believe it or not, this is no fairy tale! Let one pharmacist tell you the story of her professional life so that you might learn from her roadblocks and avoid similar pitfalls. Come find out what it takes to land your dream job!
Read MoreWe spend a lot of time talking about the major pharmacotherapeutic targets: hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc. But what about those disease states that aren’t quite so common? How are therapies for those conditions developed, and what kind of regulatory support exists for manufacturers? Let tl;dr shed some light on rare diseases and their orphan drug treatments!
Read MoreRaise your hand if you’ve ever felt imposter syndrome. Trick question…it’s something we all face. But how can you deal with it? Will it just magically go away one day after you finally get that next certification? Is there anything that can be done to deal with it? Is there any GOOD that can come out of imposter syndrome? This short post gives our perspective.
Read MoreHave you ever taken a moment to consider everything that a retail pharmacist does in a given day? It’s pretty insane and amazing, especially considering their changing work environment and constraints, and it’s no wonder the retail world is experiencing difficulty retaining its staff. How might this be improved? How can employers keep these extremely valuable individuals content, fulfilled, practicing their best for patients, and quite frankly, fed during the day? We have some ideas!
Read MoreTwo roads diverged in a wood, and I…didn’t take either of them! Because guess what? There are more than just two roads! Despite what you may have heard, pharmacy careers encompass more than just hospital or retail work, and building on our previous career posts about Industry, tl;dr is here this time to introduce you to yet another growing sector: specialty pharmacy. What makes specialty so special? Come read to find out!
Read MoreHave you ever observed a pharmacist master at work? You know the one we’re talking about. It’s the pharmacist who can keep their cool despite a to do list a million miles long, the one who happily juggles patient care with research, administrative duties, AND teaching, the one who is trusted by providers and patients alike. How did they get to that point, and can you possibly emulate their level of job satisfaction? Tl;dr is here to share some tips for reaching this goal!
Read MoreWe recently introduced the idea of working in the pharmaceutical industry without completing a fellowship. But do you know exactly what kinds of career opportunities there are in this field? If your brain goes immediately - and only - to pharmaceutical sales reps (which is true, to be sure), just know that the possibilities include so much more! Let’s take a deeper dive into what some of these options are.
Read MoreHave you heard the buzz around the new law affecting prescription drug pricing? Are you clear on what these changes mean for you and your patients? Regardless of your practice setting, the pharmacy provisions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act are likely going to reach you, so let tl;dr give you the rundown on what you need to know.
Read MoreAre you looking for ways to start clinical rotations off on the right foot? Feeling a little lost after syllabus day as far as what to expect? Let tl;dr give you a leg up on one more piece of rotation: the daunting one-on-one topic discussion. Come learn what preceptors wish you knew before hitting your first session.
Read MorePicture this: the patient adamantly states they have refills remaining. The pharmacy system reports no refills remaining. The provider doesn’t want to renew the script because they see the last Rx should still be active. Sound like a familiar cluster, or perhaps a sticky situation you would rather avoid? Yeah, us too! So let tl;dr share some system tips for smoothing out your retail pharmacy practice experiences.
Read MoreSometimes it seems like there are only 2 career options as a pharmacist - hospital or retail. Once you’re in one of those positions, it’s difficult to picture yourself ever doing anything else. But guess what - you ARE capable of taking a leap and making a change! And if you’re considering a new job with a drug company, here’s another little secret, it IS possible to get into the pharmaceutical industry WITHOUT a fellowship. Here’s how.
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