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.
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.”
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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.”
“I never write a comment [for CE evaluations]. Best CE ever.”
“Fantastic speaker & teacher; held my attention very well (which is a miracle for me).”
“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.”
“This has been one of the most helpful CE’s I’ve done, both for professional reasons and personal.”
“He was absolutely amazing A+, best, most relevant and informative CE I’ve ever done.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Really enjoyed the presentation. Makes me feel like I am not alone in this.”
“Best CE I have taken in 14 years!!!!!!!”
“I appreciate the presenter’s warm style. He really spoke to us and was not just reading to us.”
“I have never felt more validated as a professional than after listening to this presentation. More please!!!!! ??”
“Most relevant. Can tell presenter honestly cares.”
“Excellent program!! Well overdue. Excellent job done by Dr. Barker!!”
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