A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Graduate
My Work Experience and Stories
Patient Case Drug Information Question The physician wants to switch BT from gabapentin (Neurontin®) to pregabalin (Lyrica®). She asks the pharmacy team: “What would be an appropriate starting dose of pregabalin for this patient?” Scenario The patient case/scenario above is based on a true experience I had during my acute care rotation at Crozer Health’s Burn Treatment Center (BTC). During […]
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 […]
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: […]
My Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) in ambulatory care is currently being held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My preceptor logs in at 8 AM and starts her telehealth appointments around 9AM. Depending on her schedule, she also performs hospital discharge medication reconciliations. Working from home has its advantages, however it also places communication barriers between our team and […]
Are you wondering what positions to look for while being a student? Are you worried working will negatively impact your academic performance? When looking for a job in college, it’s important to consider the following factors: Proximity to school/home: Although it may obvious, travel time to work is very important. Gas expenses, toll booths and time spent on the road […]