A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Graduate
My Academic Tips and Stories
For my last pharmacy rotation, I spent 5 weeks working with the Medical Information and Content Development (MICD) team at Incyte Corporation. This was a wonderful experience! Because I had previously completed two internships and one rotation within the pharmaceutical industry, I came into this block ready to hit the ground running. Below are the top 4 lessons I took […]
Introduction Raising a young daughter was more difficult for the Rodriguez family than for most. Instead of arranging playdates and dance lessons, Grace’s parents had to count how many seizures their daughter had in a single day. Nearly 2 years of hospital stays, doctor appointments, and failed medications were taking their toll on the family [1]. Tired of not getting […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic expands across the country and social distancing must be practiced, it may feel like nearly all aspects of our lives are being affected. This is especially true for students who must now attend remote classes and adapt to online learning. Here are some tips for being a successful student during these rapidly changing times. 1. Create […]
You just sat down in class.. now what? At any random point during the lecture, look around and see how many people are taking notes (on paper or computer), listening attentively, scrolling through their phones, talking to each other, or even asleep on their desks. Which group do you fall into? If you are reading this, it means you have […]