Healthcare Internship Report

As future pharmacists, we are going to face with not only the medications but also the patients, which the former ones are our tools while the latter ones are the people we use correct tools to care about. We are required to combine our pharmacy knowledge among medications with patients’ different health conditions to create the patient-centered care and provide the best outcomes. However, this care trend is in transition now, from professional-orientated to patient-centered.

During the two and a half years of my pharmacy journey, I have been thinking what can a pharmacist do within the healthcare interprofessional team to better help the patients in order to achieve the best health outcome. I work in a clinic as well as inpatient pharmacy, additionally, I had my rotations at CVS and Regions Hospital. all these experiences shape my version of the pharmacists at different settings. Therefore, in various pharmacy settings, pharmacists can work differently with the whole healthcare team. The recent PED-Rx events inspired me how important pharmacists can play roles in when working in a team.

Specialty pharmacy is based on the dispensing and managing medications based on the disease state. Some examples of this include but are not limited to cancer, HIV/AIDS, hemophilia, and immune disorders. Specific and continuous monitoring is required for many chronic conditions and generally there is a high cost for the use of certain medications. Specialty pharmacy plays a role in ensuring the best outcome for these conditions and the minimalization of adverse reactions. Some of the appealing aspects listed about these positions include being able to work with other fields or health professionals, spending a good portion of their time working with patients, and having a flexible schedule. The more negative aspects of this position include traveling, the amount of prescriptions processed, and some respondents stated there was low patient interaction. According to United Health Groups article The Growth of Specialty Pharmacy, due to new therapies and treatments spending on specialty pharmacy is growing by double digit numbers. In 2012 the spending on specialty drugs was estimated to be about $87 billion and it is suggested that spending is could increase to $400 billion by

I decided to do my practicum at the ASANTE Ashland Community Hospital. My site supervisor is Dawn Dille, who is the volunteering coordinator there. I chose ASANTE Ashland Community Hospital as part of my practicum experience because I am interested in becoming a nurse one day. I like what ASANTE stands for and how community orientated they are. I also had previous volunteering experience there. The location is easy for me to commute back and forth between school and work.

One of the most important responsibilities of a pharmacist—whether in a hospital or community setting—is to help people. I was able to observe this critical factor portrayed by my clinical instructors at both St. Francis and at Walgreens. All the pharmacists I worked with during those two weeks displayed a genuine desire to improve their patients’ quality of life by ensuring no drug-drug interactions were present and asking questions about medication histories. I felt humbled and gratified being able to contribute in a minor way when providing

I started my internship at Cook Children Healthcare System in January 2016. I selected mental health as an area of focus on which I wanted to work. Initially the learning goal was to study Community-wide Children 's Health Assessment & Planning Survey (CCHAPS) data well and look for factors causing mental health problems in six North Texas Counties. Initial task was to study as much literature as possible to get an idea what factors are causing mental health problems in children. After studying literature and CCHAPS survey data I discussed the goals and objectives of my research with supervisor Dr Jackie Meeks. I decided to work on the relation between not breastfeeding during early infancy and the development of mental health problems. I included known covariates like gender, bullying, age of the child, marital status of the parent, alcohol exposure during pregnancy, tobacco exposure during pregnancy and annual household income which are known to cause mental health problems in children. I was introduced to Mackenzie and Sheryl who are data analysts and know CCHAPS survey thoroughly. Entire Cook Children staff was very helpful and friendly. Experience at Cook Children was great in terms of learning and getting real world experience. I could not have asked for a better internship site than Cook Children. It is rated among top job in the DFW because everyone is so positive and helpful. I was hesitant initially to perform data

After realizing that a pharmacist had the ability to counsel patients just as well as a doctor does, I was particularly fascinated with the role of a clinical pharmacist. This inspired me to want to have the same impact on someone else's loved one.

As the next generation of pharmacists, we need to be well versed in the current state of our profession. While this is easier said than done, it is something worth pursuing if we are to stand our ground as a profession and adapt to the shifting landscape of healthcare. In order to get the full grasp of where our profession stands, we must have a strong understanding of the current relationships we hold in the healthcare system. This means working with the community, healthcare providers, and regulatory officials.

In the past few decades, the role of the traditional pharmacist has evolved and developed well past simply the dispensing of

I am contacting you in regards to an internship possibility as a medical coordinator at your program. With my background and experience, I believe that I would be an excellent match to your program.

The role of pharmacist is rapidly growing. With the advent of SB 493, pharmacist in California has officially gained provider status. Their roles are no longer limited to dispensing medications and counseling. The development of the Advance Practice Pharmacy certification has expanded the scope of pharmacy practice. With the proper trainer and certifications, pharmacist can now assess patient health care along with their provider resulting in a cohesive treatment. This change to pharmacy motivates me to be part of that field, but I did not start out on a path to pharmacy at first.

I started working for both retail and clinical community pharmacy. My experiences in all three environments has led me to narrow down my options to look into becoming clinical pharmacist. I realized that becoming a clinical pharmacist will enable to me understand my patient better and optimize their needs. From my personal experiences, communications sometimes lack between health care professionals and patients. Therefore, becoming a clinical pharmacist would enable me to create a long-lasting bond with my patients and gain their trust. This begins with knowing my patient better and working with other health care professionals to improve patient’s

Chengdu Bank, founded in December 30, 1996, the former Chengdu 44 urban credit cooperatives founded Chengdu Urban Cooperative Bank, Department of Sichuan Province, the first city commercial banks. October 28, 2008, approved by the China Banking Regulatory Commission, the Bank of Chengdu in the Chengdu City Commercial Bank officially changed its name to mark the beginning of the line development by local banks to regional banks, national bank. At the same time, Bank of Chengdu continuous joined this "2007 Global Commercial Banking 1000 ", " 2007 top 300 Asian banks ", "2007 China Banking 100 comprehensive strength rating of the authority of international commercial banks. II.Internship process

Ever since my grandmother became ill, I had a different perspective on life. I knew that I wanted to help others understand the use of medicine correctly. Not only did I become a translator for my family, but I also helped others in the community who did not know or understand English as well. I discovered that my efforts gave comfort and reassurance to people who did not know anything. I have seen many people store medicine, not realizing it should only be taken when prescribed. Therefore, my desire for a career in pharmacy has grown stronger because I want to make sure the community is safe and

Working as a pharmacy technician was initially only thought of as a stepping stone to advance my clinical experience. I had little expectations with regards to gaining valuable lessons because pharmacy was an area I had little interest in. Nonetheless, it was one of the more enlightening experiences because it taught me the shortcomings of our country's healthcare system. I became aware of the insurance system and the obstacles that must be overcome to ensure one’s prescription was covered. My communication and team skills drastically improved with interacting between co-workers, providers, and patients. I became more acquainted with regular patients and understood their adversities. Through simple conversations, I realized that providing emotional