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Personal Finance Essentials as a Pharmacy Student

No matter your background or student loan amount, there are a few fundamental personal-finance principles that all students and professionals should be aware of, and possessing the right mindset is key to ensure long-term financial well-being.

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Adaptability and Perseverance

From Meet the Robinsons, Lewis says it best, "Keep moving forward".

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Medical Affairs Intern: A Day in the Life

Although I cannot speak to the specifics of the projects we are working on, in the remainder of this post, I will talk about what a busy day looks like at this internship.

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Honing Your Bedside Manner: The Power of Compassion

You can be the smartest, most creative, and even most experienced professional in your field, BUT if your patients don't trust you, they aren't going to listen to you.

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Pursuing a Pharmaceutical Fellowship: Advice From a Fellow

Whether you’re applying for a fellowship position this upcoming cycle or interested in learning about application strategies, below are some insights into successfully kickstarting your professional industry journey.

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APPE Student: A Day in the Life

Our "Day in the Life" series increases your knowledge about what career paths are available, and what a typical workday entails for these professionals!

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Pharmacy Career Advice

Many pharmacists don't get any satisfaction out of their careers. For some, their careers are the greatest source of discontent in their lives. Whether you find yourself in this position or you're a student about to graduate, here's some advice to hopefully help you along your career journey!

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Pop Quiz 4: MORE Practice NAPLEX Questions

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Pop Quiz 3: Practice NAPLEX Questions

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MSL Onboarding Insights

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Talk Like TED: 9 Public Speaking Secrets

This is your go-to "too long, didn't read" post about Carmine Gallo's book "Talk Like Ted." A medical/pharmacy application of these tips is included!

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Must Read Articles for Your Internal Medicine Rotation

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How to Navigate ASHP Midyear

If you know you know: ASHP Midyear is a BEAST. We want to simplify this conference for you and help you navigate such a crazy experience!

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The Art of Networking: Building Valuable Connections

Having now spent time on the other side since graduating from pharmacy school, I know this phrase to be true. In fact, I wouldn't have successfully landed my last 2 jobs in the industry if I had not properly networked within this small world!

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There Are No "Bad" Habits

I have never had an audiobook stop me in my tracks and compel me to write down a quote because it resonated with me so much. Atomic Habits did just that.

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Fellowship Readiness Assessment: Your Path to the Pharmaceutical Industry!

If you're a pharmacy student looking to secure a pharmacy fellowship, this is for you! Take this quiz below to find out what your chances are of landing that industry role, and don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock your fellowship success.

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The Importance of Having an Internship During Pharmacy School

This article examines the pros and cons of the internship experience, as well as the ultimate question students ask, "Is an internship really a necessity?"

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Everything You Need to Know: Pharmacy Residency Application & Interview Process

For those of you who are on the path of pursuing a pharmacy residency, this article will hopefully serve as a helpful resource in mitigating any challenges you may face throughout the application and interviewing process.

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What's Best for You? Work from Home vs In-Person vs Hybrid

Deciding whether you want to be in the office every day, work from home, or take a hybrid approach can be a tough decision. There are pros and cons to each way of working. Today we're going to pull back the curtain and talk about what many employees keep to themselves!

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Takeaways from the MPJE

When you started on your path toward becoming a licensed pharmacist, you likely already knew about the two exams you must pass to become officially licensed. One is the NAPLEX, and the other is the MPJE.

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Student Loan Relief Announcement

On Wednesday, August 24th 2022, college graduates across the US woke up to breaking news regarding student loan relief. The Biden administration and the US Department of Education officially announced that they will provide college debt cancellation.

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When Experiences Aren't What You Expected

Have you ever been really excited about an experience that ends up being completely different from what you imagined? If so, you're not alone. This happens all the time from students shadowing someone in their dream job to executive directors becoming vice presidents.

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How Much is Too Much? Tips for Involvement in Pharmacy School

From the day they are accepted into pharmacy school, students are excited and eager for all of the new opportunities in front of them. From very early on, pharmacy students understand the competitive nature of different career paths.

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Why You Should Get Involved in Student Organizations

If you're a pharmacy student interested in post-graduate training such as residency or fellowship, then you should be highly prioritizing involvement in student organizations!

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Taming the Beasts of APPE Rotations

Transitioning into the last year of pharmacy school is one of the most difficult challenges for a pharmacy student (and arguably, THE most difficult).