Pharmacy Leaders Podcast

One point of annual confusion is whether one should do a residency or fellowship. In this episode, I turn to Keaton Higgins, the executive fellow at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and University of Iowa graduate for his insights on the fellowship experience. You can contact him here: https://www.tnpharm.org/about/tpa-executive-fellowship-in-association-management/ Need help with your LOI, sign up at https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi   

It can cost you thousands of dollars if you fail the MPJE or NAPLEX and while residents would not lose pay, they could lose their residency placement. In this episode, Jerri Sanger, a P4 at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy shares her advice regarding studying for the NAPLEX.  Want to check out a pharmacology review course, head to https://residency.teachable.com/ 

In this episode we talk to Joe Baker who wrote Baker's Dirty Dozen: Principles for Financial Independence. Selfishly, I wanted to know what to do to not only help my own kids with their financial futures, but how I can help pay for them. Joe goes through some of the decisions he made and is really entertaining with stories that stick. Here's a link to his book.  https://www.amazon.com/Bakers-Dirty-Principles-Financial-Independence-ebook/dp/B09SGN2S11/ 

Check out the book here: https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Build-a-Pharmacy-Consulting-Business-Your-Rx-for-Finding-Freedom-and-Lo-Audiobook/B07L4B7BLC?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-135635&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_135635_pd_us 

Everyone's financial journey is different, but there are some tips that you can use to better navigate uncertainty.  Here's a link to the Unicorn Jobs book if you're looking for something outside the box to help you grow your finances.  https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-Your-Unicorn-Job-for-Pharmacists-Audiobook/B07RSDRQK6?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us If you want to talk to Derek you can contact him at https://pharmdfp.com/podcast 

Melissa Turner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-turner-pharmd/ Website: www.tarheelpgxconsulting.com Dr. Melissa Turner graduated from Meredith College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and from Campbell University in 2013 with her Doctor of Pharmacy. After graduation, she began working as a staff pharmacist for CVS and was there until May 2021.   Dr. Turner is a graduate of the PGx Consulting Confidence Academy, completed her Certificate in Pharmacogenomics from RxGenomix in April 2021, and opened her own business, Tarheel PGx Consulting, in September 2021. In March 2022, she completed a course in nutrigenomics from PureGenomics.   The mission of her company is to provide patients with personalized medication and nutrition management based on their genetics. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, the NCPDP Precision Medicine Subcommittee, and the Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Alumni Board.   Dr. Turner loves teachin

Student loan forgiveness is here, most likely, but the real concern is what to do when the pause comes. Will pharmacists re-enter the job market making it harder for new graduates as they realize they need more money to pay off their loans? Check out this book on pharmacist jobs that could help you find a unique job if things do get tight Unicorn Jobs for Pharmacists

In this episode we go over how to preserve one's mental health while getting excellent grades with P4 Lynn Bui from the University of Iowa. Much of what my courses and my one-on-one help does is reduce the ambiguity and stress associated with having to do something for the first time (apply for residency) and having so much riding on it. If you want to get regular Tuesday emails from me, go to http://pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/ and sign up for my email list, I'll start sending out free residency and career books next month for those on the list. 

In this last episode with Sydney Day at the University of Iowa she surprises me that she was able to get an interview for a part-time academic position with her experience here. If you're interested in talking to me about the APPE or participation in teaching, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com 

Becoming debt free is achievable, but how fast you get there often depends on a few key habits. In this episode, P4 Sydney Day and I talk about the habits that can get you to the promised land. Questions for me, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

It may seem like you're doing fine, but really time is one of our greatest enemies when it comes to doing the best work, staying out of debt, or earning a residency. In this episode we'll talk about how to get some of that time by with P4 Sydney Day from the University of Iowa. Need help with your residency application, hit up https://residency.teachable.com/

I interview Sydney Day, a University of Iowa finance graduate and P4 about the smart things one can do to get through pharmacy school expenses. Need help with editing for abstracts, papers, or presentations contact me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com 

They say applying to and going to residency is like a marathon, well as Marathon runners, P4 Sydney Day and I talk about the similarities and the way that marathon training can help. You can get to the free pre-residency audio academy here if you're interested in residency, but want to know a little bit more. https://residency.teachable.com/p/preresidency

Part 2 of Cracking the Clinical Case Includes the Four Major Points you need to cover with any patient review with UIowa P4 Miah Thompson. I also introduced Eric Christianson's Thrill of the Case which you can find here on Audible, a collection of more patient cases to improve your clinical acumen.  https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Thrill-of-the-Case-Audiobook/B07KPNN11C?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-134208&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_134208_pd_us  

Here are the first steps in approaching clinical cases and getting experience handling them with Miah Thompson from the University of Iowa. You can find the Pharmacotherapy audiobook here: https://www.audible.com/pd/B07G7HTG82/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-124338&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_124338_pd_us  

Whether studying for the NAPLEX in your first months or residency or spreading it out in APPEs, there are ways to make sure you maximize your time. I interview Miah Thompson, a P4 who is getting NAPLEX studying done right out of the gate in her first APPE. Make sure to check out the free course in https://residency.teachable.com/ with the pre-residency audio academy. Need to get a hold of me, tonythepharmacist@gmail.com 

In this episode we talk about Seven Strategies to Improve your LinkedIn profile including: 1. Professional photos 2. Summary blurbs 3. Education, expertise, industry experience 4. Relevant skills  5. Growing your network  6. Sharing relevant content for your feed 7. Custom URLs  Connect with Miah Thompson here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miah-thompson/ and me, Tony Guerra, here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonypharmd/      

Often we think of the law exam as an asterisk, but 1 in 5 don't pass it and TLDRPharmacy.com has either non-filled out or filled out cheat sheets for every state that you can find here https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/mpje-resources 

As you are thinking about residency or moving into Phase 2, one of the most important aspects is your leadership. Courtney Sullivan from Loma Linda University comes on the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to talk about her journey. Need help with Phase 2 or want to join the pre-residency audio academy for free, go to https://residency.teachable.com/