As the economy is still down, job opportunities are shrinking. Now a day it is important to network and set yourself apart from other to land yourself in your dream job. Many people are looking into post-graduate programs to enhance their skills and knowledge. In pharmacy there are two post-graduate options, residency and fellowship. Pharmacy residencies focus on clinical pharmacy practice in an institutional setting; these programs are typically one to two years (PGY1 and PGY2). Pharmacy fellowships focus on developing skill sets to make one successful in the pharmaceutical industry. The difference between a residency and a fellowship is that residencies are done after graduation and internships whereas fellowships are done after completing a residency. I believe that completing a residency or fellowship will put you one-step ahead of others when trying to get a good job. Residencies and fellowships are seen as a way to market yourself to the company. Pharmacy graduates that want to work in larger hospitals usually complete these programs. Some hospitals do not require their pharmacist to complete a residency before being hired, but by completing a residency you will have learned more knowledge in a specific area of medicine. Residencies can help you network with other healthcare providers and grow your inner circle. Throughout your residency training, you can identify mentors that you can rely on and reach out to again later in your career for advice. This network of
The hardest decision for medical students is narrowing their studies to a specific field. With so many different options, I researched several different fields that appealed most to me. With each field comes entirely new and unique training, but each practice is just as demanding as the next. After the long road of medical school and the selection of a practice is complete, each student must complete a residency. A resident student is a student with a medical degree, who is practicing their specific field under a licensed doctor. Generally, residencies last from 3 to 5 years and usually the final stage before one can practice on their own. Each step along the road to becoming a doctor is more and more competitive and demanding as the last.
I believe the education and training in pharmacy school will develop competencies that are needed to be a professional pharmacist. The PharmD. curriculum will help me build up my pharmaceutical and biomedical
From there, I began to explore more of what a career in pharmacy would mean and take the steps necessary to pursue my dream. As I reflect on the past and look forward, becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy is still the clear answer to achieving both my immediate and long-term goals. My immediate goal is to work towards additional education to be better equipped to utilize my undergraduate degree. In particular, I have a strong interest in applying my knowledge of biochemistry to the area of pharmacy in order to better understand how different medications work, how to help patients understand their medications, and how to solve problems to better care for patients. Ultimately, through achieving a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, I desire to develop a meaningful career that would allow for life-long learning and impacting lives.
My strongest impetus for the study of this major is pegged on the personal urge to improve the lives and health of those around me. I would only be able to serve the health of others when I am fully acquainted with the knowledge of pharmacy, which to me is one of the noblest professions. I am deeply concerned about the welfare of others. My experiences, especially as I visit hospitals form a significant part in influencing my choice to study pharmacy. At one point, I felt very bad when a pharmacist in a hospital I had visited was very indolent in serving a patient. All human beings would feel adored and valued when they are given appropriate attention in regard to their health. The health profession has a mission geared towards safeguarding people's health and that mission is perfectly in sync with my desires. I want to be exceptional, to do my best in caring for people, and attend to their interest to the best of my knowledge. I admire nourishing hope to desolate patients and always give them a reason to
The close relationship with patients and respect received in a community are what attract me to a career in a rural community. I have not decided what specialization I want to pursue within pharmacy; however, I’m hoping that the REHPS program can guide me towards the best branch of pharmacy for me, whether it is community or hospital based. Working in a small town pharmacy has had a positive influence on my career path and remains a possibility for my future career. I am anxious to experience a rural hospital setting and see if that could also be a good fit. Working through the REHPS program will not only show me what possible pharmacy careers options I have after graduation, but also give me the experience I need to form a successful career. I hope to make lifelong connections that can mold me into the most well rounded pharmacist I can
My interest in the PGY1 Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente Orange County has been sparked by my attraction to the field of hospital pharmacy. More specifically, I am interested in an inpatient hospital pharmacy experience that the Kaiser Permanente provides. During summer 2017, I was an intern pharmacist at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, and I learned a lot about the pharmacist’s role in a hospital setting. After completing that rotation, I hoped I could learn more about the pharmacist’s role in a hospital setting. The reason I am more interested in residency program at Kaiser Permanente is many different kinds of experiences that Kaiser provides, such as Ambulatory Care, and Drug Use Management.
These programs allow PAs to complete specialized training to become more knowledgeable about their chosen field. However, there are positives and negatives to completing a residency program
I am seeking the prospect to hone my knowledge under the mentorship of preceptors who are dedicated to teaching and molding their residents into capable, independent clinicians. The setting of the program in a teaching hospital along with the program structure, wide array of elective rotations and the flexibility to tailor them based on personal interests, and the opportunity to precept pharmacy students offers a diverse and comprehensive experience. The Methodist Dallas PGY-1 residency program encompasses areas in which I have great interest such as internal medicine, ambulatory care, infectious diseases, pharmacy administration, and transitions of care. This program offers autonomy in a challenging yet supportive environment, which will enable me to advance as a clinician and develop high quality patient care
I have worked at Walgreens as a pharmacist technician, but never had an experience working in a hospital pharmacy before. During my rotation, I noted that nearly everyone admitted into hospital have an acute condition that justifies the admission. The conditions also tend to be more severe or unusual, which leads to a greater variety of medicines being used. Also, in the hospital a doctor or nurse is not hesitant to contact a pharmacist when they need advice and pharmacists are accessible.
Studying at the West-Mec Pharmacy Technician program will eventually help me reach my long term goal of becoming a hospital pharmacist. This program will give me the benefit of hands-on training and will teach me the necessary skills that are required for a pharmacy technician. I want to have a career as a pharmacist in the future and I understand that becoming a pharmacy technician is not required, but it is a huge benefit. Pharmacists dispense medication and other remedies. They need to understand the importance of doses, allergens and other chemical reactions that may cause harm to the patients. Because of this, pharmacists are important to the medical field. I chose a pharmacist as my career because I want to ensure that my patients
A pharmacist’s education can consist up to eight years of high level education. To start pharmacists must earn a degree at a pharmacy school. Pharmacy hopefuls must already have at least two years of college education, to even have a chance of acceptance into a pharmacy school. Another requirement to get into a
My primary expectation of a pharmacy practice residency is one of opportunity. It is my desire to participate in a program that promotes pharmacists as integral members of the health care team and that provides opportunities for residents to go above and beyond traditional pharmacy training. In particular, I am seeking a program that offers an intense
Pharmacy technician can propel their professions from numerous points of view. Further training is one way. Pharmacy technicians have chances to progress into supervisory positions. It might take quite a while to be advanced into more elevated amount administration positions, however they do exist.
There are pharmacists that work in totally different fields and their tasks require them to be specialized in different areas of pharmacy. Some of the different types of pharmacists are, Pharmaceutical technicians and Pharmaceutical scientists. Both share a general relation with each other, but they both have major differences according to what they do on a daily basis. Pharmaceutical scientists usually specialize in one aspect of the drug development process. They design new drug remedies using natural or man made ingredients, they study how disease affects the body and what causes some people to develop certain types of disease, study how the human body responds to medications so scientists can develop more efficient, safer drugs,they uncover new ways to use existing drugs to treat different types of disease, they Test drugs on animals and humans to ensure safety and efficiency, determine the most effective formulation and dosage for a specific drug, and advise corporations or government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, on issues related to pharmaceutical development.(Explore) To become a pharmaceutical scientist, you must have a strong interest in mathematics, biology, and chemistry. In college, you can major in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, biology, engineering, medicine or a related field.(Explore) Pharmacy Technicians work the same hours as pharmacists. This may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Because some hospital and retail pharmacies are open 24 hours a day, technicians may work varying shifts. As their experience increases, pharmacy technicians often have increased control over the hours they work. There are many opportunities for part-time work in both retail and hospital environments.
Pharmacists have a lot of qualifications they must meet in order to obtain a job. Many hospitals require a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. A Bachelors Degree is accepted for