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Dare, don’t despair
ON ROTATION
Final-year student pharmacists are entering the season when we will discover what’s to come in the year ahead. Many students are matching for residency, while others are activating their plan B.
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Rejection is just redirection
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I remember being in your shoes not long ago, worrying about application deadlines, making sure my suit still fit from last fall, and practicing all the interview questions I could get my hands on.
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Providing health care and compassion to the underserved
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The past year has undoubtedly been arduous. At times, it was tough to picture if anything advantageous would arise.
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The simple and radical act of self-compassion
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In November, I discovered a podcast called “The Drive” by Peter Attia, MD.
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Embrace failure as part of your growth
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Each new rotation experience provides a flurry of opportunities: to apply your didactic learning, expand your professional knowledge and skill set, and achieve greater autonomy in practice.
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Easing the patient’s burden with education and support
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As I walked into the silent room, I immediately sensed the tension. The patient and his family sat, calmly trying to process the news they had just been given. Lymphoma.
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Rotations: An unspoken interview
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Hey, Kelsea! I am happy to hear that you are already reflecting on your values and considering what will be important to you in your future career.
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The beginning of the end
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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.
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Take the time for honest reflection
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“Kelsea,” it is understandable that you have mixed feelings about “real-time” feedback and how you will be evaluated.
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Maximizing the transition from didactic training to practice-based learning
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It is common practice for the final year of pharmacy school to consist of APPEs.
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COVID-19 can't slow us down
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When starting out pharmacy school, every student pharmacist looks forward to finishing their didactic training and going on rotation to make use of the years of pharmacy knowledge they have acquire
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The real 'Heather'
ON ROTATION By Kristi Fritch, PharmD, MBA
Over the past year, I have thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to share my experiences on rotation as a final-year student pharmacist.
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What is ‘normal’?
ON ROTATION: By Abbi Blevins, PharmD, MBA
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.
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New 'normal'
ON ROTATION: By "Heather"
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.
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Fired up instead of burned out
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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.
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Find your anchor
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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.
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When in Romania
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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.
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Stop, listen, and be empathetic
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Hello “Heather”! You are quite right in acknowledging that some days, rotations or practice sites can seem very chaotic and stressful, making it a challenge to provide exceptional patient care.
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