September/October 2017 Volume 14, Number 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features
Finding purpose on the mountain 5
By Christopher Thirkill
Career corner with … Michael Mone 6
By Nimit Jindal
Exploring non-traditional experiences 8
By Deeb Eid, PharmD
By Gillian Leung
By Monica Miller, PharmD, MS
The pharmacy technician advantage 13
By Brendan D. Rasor, PharmD
Optimism is the foundation of courage 14
By Jing Wu, PharmD
Career-enhancing aspects of research 17
By Mark Huffmyer, PharmD, BCGP
Career tools for your future 19
By Liz Cardello, BSPharm
Departments
From Your National Executive Committee: I am pleased to inform you … 2
American Pharmacists Month: Your guide to social media excellence 3
Postgraduate: Energized by discovering new knowledge 9
New Practitioner: Putting the “I” in team 10
Chapter Report: Navigating career opportunities with Pathways+ 16
From APhA Headquarters: From prescriptions to paws 18
Interprofessional Collaboration: Providing remote care 20
On Rotation: Capitalize on your rotations 21
On Rotation Diary: An uncut diamond 22
Preceptor Feedback: Building confidence takes time 23
APhA Board of Trustees: Lessons learned during a difficult year 24