by Numan Shaikh | 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....
by Numan Shaikh | 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...
by Numan Shaikh | 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...
by Numan Shaikh | 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...
by Numan Shaikh | 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?...
by Numan Shaikh | 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...
