Featured PILs Ambassador: Idris Yakubu, PharmD, RPh Solid Organ Transplant/Academia Pharmacy Specialist Who/what inspired you to pursue pharmacy? My first exposure to pharmacy as a child was through my great uncle, who owned the only chemist store in my hometown. Due to his extensive knowledge and concern for the well-being of his patients, he was…
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Featured PILs Ambassador: Amaka Nwagbologu, PharmD, MBA, RPh, BCPS Internal Medicine/Pharmacy Informatics Pharmacy Specialist Who/what inspired you to pursue pharmacy? There are a few things that inspired me to become a pharmacist: My father, who is a pharmacist, probably had the biggest impact on me. When we were younger, I was always so curious to…
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PILs presents reflections from recent grads of the PILs Coach Program and their pursuit of postgraduate opportunities, including residency and fellowship training. We’re proud to announce that 100% of our protégés successfully obtained fellowships and residencies, including the 2 recipients of our inaugural scholarship. The PILs Coach Program pairs aspiring residents and fellows with personal coaches to assist…
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Featured PILs Ambassador: Whitney Strong, PharmD, RPh Community and Transitions of Care Pharmacy Specialist Who/what inspired you to pursue pharmacy? The person that inspired me to pursue the field of pharmacy was my father. As a daughter of a former Naval Officer, I was always told to select a profession that would make a difference…
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We have all been there… How do I pay for the midyear application fee? Do I have enough money to get there as far as flights and hotel accommodations are concerned? Can I afford a new business suit? To make the experience better, a little help can go a long way. PILs is back to…
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Reflections from recent grads of the PILs Coach Program and their pursuit of postgraduate opportunities, including residency and fellowship training. The PILs Coach Program pairs aspiring residents and fellows with personal coaches to assist them in achieving their desired goals through a customized strategic plan. Learn more about their personal journeys below. Jason Gaines Mercer…
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We have all been there… How do I pay for the midyear application fee? Is there a payment plan? Do I have enough money to get there as far as flights and hotel accommodations are concerned? Who am I going to stay with? What do I need to bring? Do I have comfortable walking shoes?…
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Featured PILs Ambassador: Martienne D. Vernon, PharmD, BCPP Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Who/what inspired you to pursue pharmacy? While attending Prairie View A&M University, I worked at a pharmacy in a very small town and I witnessed how much the community depended on their neighborhood pharmacy. Before consulting with their physician about anything, they…
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Summer, summer, summertime! You have successfully completed the school year and naturally your first instinct will be to toss your books aside and put the grueling world of pharmacy in the back of your mind. As careers in pharmacy continue to prove increasingly more competitive, it is highly encouraged to dedicate some time during the…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the holiday season will be bright. For those pursuing pharmacy residency, however, this can be a quite stressful time with ASHP Midyear Conference around the corner. The ASHP Midyear Conference is one of the largest pharmacy conferences in the world and serves an opportunity to receive…
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