Let’s Fall Back in Love with Pharmacy!

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A Beacon of Hope

In an era where burnout is rampant among pharmacists, where engagement is plummeting, and pharmacy school applications are hitting rock bottom, the need for change is undeniable. Provider status remains elusive, and the very profession of pharmacy stands on the brink of disruption.

Enter The Happy PharmD, a beacon of hope and transformation for pharmacists everywhere, and meet its founder, Alex Barker, PharmD, a devoted advocate for creating fulfilling careers and lives for pharmacists.

Since establishing The Happy PharmD, Alex has been giving keynotes, speaking at conferences, and coaching pharmacists around the country. His best-selling book, Indispensable: A Prescription for a Fulfilling Pharmacy Career, continues to inspire pharmacists to rekindle passion for their profession.

Alex is available for in person keynote speeches, conferences, webinars, and podcast appearances.

Alex Barker, Founder of The Happy PharmD

Dr. Alex Barker, The Happy PharmD

“Alex’s dad and I have always believed that his creativity and smarts would give him success in anything he chooses to do, but he has far exceeded what we dreamed of.

Alex is a good boy.”

Kim Barker, (Alex's Mother)

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Topics that Alex Speaks On

    • Burnout
    • Career Development
    • Career Transitions
    • Pharmacy Career Paths
    • Business Development
    • Job Market
    • Negotiation
    • Team Building

“He was absolutely amazing A+, best, most relevant and informative CE I’ve ever done.”

Testimonials

What Attendees Are Saying

“This was the most important CE I’ve ever done. It should be a requirement of the profession.”

Relevance of Topic

“I never write a comment [for CE evaluations]. Best CE ever.”

Excellence in Presenting

“Fantastic speaker & teacher; held my attention very well (which is a miracle for me).”

Quality of Speaker

“As a 17 yr community pharmacy veteran in the midst of burnout, this CE gave me information and insight on what I am facing. It is not an easy process, but I have plans to get out of the rut and move forward.”

Relevance of Topic

“This has been one of the most helpful CE’s I’ve done, both for professional reasons and personal.”

Excellence in Presenting

“He was absolutely amazing A+, best, most relevant and informative CE I’ve ever done.”

Quality of Speaker

“For me – your message hit home in more ways than you can imagine.  I’ve recently been though my own battles with burnout in the workplace and your presentations validated those feelings.  Even more important, your message got me thinking of how to address these issues.  It’s been a difficult few years for all of us in healthcare and society in general with the COVID-19 pandemic.  Your subject matter expertise a pharmacist colleague was refreshing, the message genuine, and your passion unmistakable.  Thank you for being a voice on a complex topic!”

Garrett E. Schramm, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP MSHP Executive Board

Event Organizers

“As a major player in professional continuing education, it is important that we respond quickly to changing industry educational needs. Over the past several pandemic laden years, those needs have ranged from very rapidly changing clinical information to the evolving necessity for professional self-care. Alex Barker has been instrumental in helping our clients make practical use of the latest scientific studies in the growing space of professional burnout and the corresponding medication safety domains. Alex’s relaxed and casual presentation style resembles a sincere and productive conversation with colleagues.”

Kevin T. Hope Senior Director of Pharmacy Education PharmCon

Event Organizers

“Really enjoyed the presentation. Makes me feel like I am not alone in this.”

Relevance of Topic

“Best CE I have taken in 14 years!!!!!!!”

Excellence in Presenting

“I appreciate the presenter’s warm style. He really spoke to us and was not just reading to us.”

Quality of Speaker

“I have never felt more validated as a professional than after listening to this presentation. More please!!!!! ??”

Relevance of Topic

“Most relevant. Can tell presenter honestly cares.”

Excellence in Presenting

“Excellent program!! Well overdue. Excellent job done by Dr. Barker!!”

Quality of Speaker

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