A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Graduate
During my time at Novartis and Merck, I’ve had the pleasure of networking with many industry professionals. I talked to over 10 current fellows about fellowship applications/Midyear, and this is what they had to say: Preparing Your Application Advice on Updating Your CV Preparing for Your Interviews Prepare Your “Tell me about yourself” (~ 1min) Tips on Getting Through Midyear […]
Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death, both in the US and in the world? In this post, the following definitions will be used: CVD: Coronary heart disease (CHD), heart failure (HF), stroke, and hypertension ASCVD: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. Comprised of CHD, ischemic stroke, and peripheral arterial disease LDL-C: Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol MI: Myocardial […]
When walking into the Art of Medicine in Philadelphia, I was greeted by a busy team and intricate work spaces. I had never seen a pharmacy quite like this one. All I knew about compounding is that it involves the production of medications from base products, but soon I would be exposed to much more. My academic goals for this […]
There are few topics that can prompt controversial discussion as much as the legalization of marijuana. Nevertheless, the use of cannabis for medical purposes continues to advance. As of 2021, there are 36 states in the United States that have approved comprehensive, publicly available medical cannabis programs. For instance, in 2016 the governor of Pennsylvania signed Senate Bill 3, authorizing individuals with certain […]
I was first introduced to infectious diseases (ID) during my hospital pharmacy rotation this past March. As my preceptor and the ID team completed rounds for difficult-to-treat patients, I was pretty lost most of the time, to say the least! Now that I am in the midst of this new class, I am able to connect my rotation experiences to […]
In order to understand chronic kidney disease (CKD), we first need to think about how the kidneys maintain homeostasis. Some vital functions of the kidneys are listed below: 1. Excretion of excess/harmful substances (e.g. drugs!) 2. Regulation of fluids, electrolytes, and blood pressure 3. Secretion of: Renin (part of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system- RAAS) Erythropoietin (for RBC production in […]
As I work on internship applications for the upcoming summer, I cannot help but reminisce about my first experience in the pharmaceutical industry! Despite all the challenges of 2020, exploring this exciting and dynamic work environment was an encouraging part of my professional training. Here are 6 important lessons I learned last summer at Novartis Pharmaceuticals: 1. Communication and Teamwork: […]
Following the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for Emergency Use, conflicting information may influence how the general public feels about receiving the vaccine. It’s important that individuals and health care providers understand how the vaccine works, the possible risks/benefits, and important facts before deciding to get immunized. After reviewing the literature, study protocols, FDA briefing documents, and more on the Pfizer-BioNTech […]