Dr. Jeremy Ramos shares insights into the life of a pharmacist, emphasizing the importance of building meaningful patient relationships, the influence of mentors, advice for aspiring pharmacists, essential skills for the future generation, the significance of soft skills and communication, dispelling pharmacy myths, and an alternative career path.

Takeaways

• Building meaningful patient relationships
• Importance of soft skills and communication

Chapters

• 00:00 A Day in the Life of a Pharmacist
• 01:14 Building Meaningful Patient Relationships
• 03:04 Influence of Mentors on Career Trajectory
• 04:15 Advice to P1 Self
• 06:20 Skills for Future Pharmacists
• 07:49 Soft Skills and Communication
• 08:54 Dispelling Pharmacy Myths
• 10:08 Alternative Career Path

Dr. Ariana Crymes shares her experiences as a pharmacist, discussing her role in the NICU, unexpected joys, mentors, advice for students, and common myths about the profession. She also highlights the importance of navigating the gray area in pharmacy practice and shares insights into her personal life.

Takeaways

• Precepting as an unexpected joy
• The importance of shadowing for career exploration

Chapters

• 00:00 A Day in the Life of a NICU Pharmacist
• 01:51 Unexpected Joys in Pharmacy
• 03:02 Mentors and Career Trajectory
• 04:33 Advice for P1 Self
• 06:18 Crucial Skills for Future Pharmacists
• 07:49 Study Snacks and Common Myths
• 10:36 Alternative Career Path

Dr. Brian Wilson shares his career journey from pharmacy school to becoming an informatics pharmacist, detailing his role and daily responsibilities. He also discusses unexpected aspects of his career, influential rotations and mentors, advice for future pharmacists, and dispels common myths about the pharmacy profession.

Takeaways

• Adaptable mindset is crucial for future pharmacists
• Pharmacy profession involves more than just counting pills

Chapters

• 00:00 Career Journey and Role Overview
• 02:35 Unexpected Love for Presentations
• 04:09 Influential Rotations and Mentors
• 05:39 Early Exposure to Different Pharmacy Areas
• 07:14 Adaptable Mindset for Future Pharmacists
• 08:38 Fun Facts and Myths about Pharmacy
• 10:47 Alternative Career Path

Join us as we chat with CDR Sam Hubler, PharmD, MSHCA, BCGP from the HUCOP Class of 2012.

Welcome to Beyond The Herd: The HUCOP Alumni Spotlight. Follow along as we highlight the incredible journeys of many of our alumni over the years.