Don’t Go to Pharmacy School Until You Watch This

Don’t Go to Pharmacy School Until You Watch This

by Alex Barker | Feb 20, 2025 | Career, Career Path, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Student

I used to think pharmacy was the perfect career—steady income, respect, and a chance to help people. But over the years, I’ve seen far too many pharmacists burn out, regret their investment, or discover that pharmacy wasn’t really what they wanted in the first place....
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Pharmacy Residency

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Pharmacy Residency

by Alex Barker | Jun 19, 2024 | Blog, Pharmacy Student

Pharmacy residency was a pivotal experience for me, filled with lessons that shaped my career path. Looking back, there are five key things I wish I had done differently. Networking stands out as the first. It’s not just about making connections but about...
Pharmacy School Mistakes: What They Don’t Teach You But You Need to Know

Pharmacy School Mistakes: What They Don’t Teach You But You Need to Know

by Alex Barker | May 7, 2024 | Blog, Pharmacy Student

Pharmacy school gave me the foundational knowledge I needed to pass the Naplex and get my license. But what it didn’t teach me was how to navigate my career as a pharmacist. It’s a gap that affects thousands in our profession. You see, traditional pharmacy...
Embracing the Next Generation of Pharmacists: A Bright Future Ahead

Embracing the Next Generation of Pharmacists: A Bright Future Ahead

by Alex Barker | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Pharmacy Student

In a year where pharmacy school applications are plummeting and class sizes are shrinking, there’s a prevailing message online discouraging newcomers from joining our ranks. It’s easy to get disheartened amidst all the negativity, but I remain steadfast in...
Unveiling the Truth Behind the Pharmacist Shortage Debate

Unveiling the Truth Behind the Pharmacist Shortage Debate

by Alex Barker | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog, Career, Career Path, Pharmacy Student

Oh, my gosh! The pharmacist shortage — is it really happening? Numerous articles have been surfacing recently highlighting the challenges within the pharmacy workforce. However, are we truly addressing the root cause of the issue or merely scratching the surface?...
Finding the Right Job for You as a Pharmacist

Finding the Right Job for You as a Pharmacist

by Emmanuel Obaseki | May 19, 2022 | Career, Career Path, General, Interview, Network, Pharmacy Student, Professional Skills

By going through pharmacy school, you have a well-rounded background in various areas, including communication skills through delivering presentations and counseling patients, motivational interviewing experience, and some degree of technical writing experience. The...
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