“Kelsea,” it is understandable that you have mixed feelings about “real-time” feedback and how you will be evaluated. I think it would be helpful for you to contextualize your APPE evaluations. The im...

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Greetings fellow student pharmacists. I am a current, final-year student pharmacist and am honored to reflect on my APPE experiences throughout the upcoming year. Though you will learn my true identity at...

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Over the past year, I have thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to share my experiences on rotation as a final-year student pharmacist. Since my year on rotation has come to an end, it is now time fo...

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Recently, I discussed the value of managing expectations. After everything the world has experienced over the past couple of months, this lesson could not be more applicable. This is something that I ...

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Though I wish circumstances were different, being flexible and creative are vital skills in the world of pharmacy, particularly as an APPE student prior to graduation. Pharmacy is ever evolving and re...

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The topic of burnout and its prevention has become a hot topic within the pharmacy community. “Heather,” you ask how I prevent burnout—whether I stay active, connected, and centered. Well, I will ad...

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As I headed to the desert for December’s ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exposition in Las Vegas, NV, I was a ball of nerves. In the moment, it felt like a few days of first impressions and networking wo...

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For most of my life, I have lived in a bubble. I was fortunate to grow up in a happy home, attend a private Catholic school until college, travel on family vacations, and never worry about having food on...

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Ambulance sirens scream overhead as you are rushed to the hospital. Medications are administered, labs are drawn, tests are run, and interventions are made. As a patient, you are worried about your he...

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Stepping into the world of APPEs can seem daunting. Student pharmacists are quickly pulled from the safety of the classroom and told to apply their knowledge to a real, living patient—a far cry from sc...

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