Adnan A's video: Pharmacist Interview Day in the Life Pharmacy Residency Pharm vs Med School How to become one

TIMESTAMPS 00:38 What is pharmacy and what jobs can you do with a PharmD / as a pharmacist? + Career options 01:20 How do you become a pharmacist? What is the training like (pharmacy school, residency, fellowship, differences vs medical school, etc)? Also do you need to do residency as a pharmacist to practice? 01:59 Are you able to do veterinary and human medicine as a pharmacist? + Specialty options 02:33 Are there board certifications for each of the pharmacy specialties? 02:48 How to get into pharmacy school? Best tips to get in? 03:28 How to match into a good residency program in pharmacy? 03:53 Do you need to do a residency program to work in a hospital as a pharmacist? 04:42 How does a pharmacist fit in in a healthcare setting (clinic, hospital, pharmacy, etc)? Also scope of practice vs doctors, etc. 05:42 When do doctors consult pharmacists? How often does this occur? 06:32 Are pharmacists more like consultants for a large group of doctors or do they work more one on one with doctors (doctor to pharmacist ratio in hospitals and clinics)? 07:10 Do pharmacists see patients (go on rounds, etc) or do they stay in the pharmacy and only see patients when consulted? 07:41 What’s a typical day in the life of a pharmacist? 09:13 What are the work hours like for a pharmacist, and do they change throughout the week? 09:47 Is your work schedule similar to most pharmacists? 10:39 Are there lots of opportunities in pharmacy besides working at a retail store? How easy is it to make a career based on your personal preferences as a pharmacist? 11:26 How can new pharmacy school graduates get involved in other opportunities as new pharmacists? 12:08 Why did you choose to become a pharmacist and why did you choose your specialty? 13:37 How is the lifestyle of a pharmacist different from a doctor? Are the work hours manageable? 14:26 How many hours a week does a pharmacist usually work? What are the work schedule hours like? 15:11 What is the most challenging aspect about being a pharmacist? 16:10 What are MTM ‘s (Medication Therapy Management) and how do pharmacists work on MTM with patients? 17:23 What are the most rewarding aspects of pharmacy? 18:27 What other misconceptions are there about pharmacy and pharmacists? **Great info about a new law of pharmacists being providers and prescribing medications like naloxone, nicotine, hormonal contraception 19:03 Can pharmacists prescribe patients certain medications directly without prior consult with a medical doctor (physician)? (Follow up covering the previous question) 20:03 How would the public know which pharmacists are certified for prescribing certain medications? 20:18 Are there certain personality types or qualities that are best for being a pharmacist? 21:21 How well are pharmacists compensated? Do certain types like retail make more than clinical or academic? 22:00 Is income higher for pharmacists in rural areas? 22:24 How can a pharmacist increase or maximized their income? Do certain specialties or procedures pay more? 23:09 What employment settings and practice types can pharmacists work in? (Retail, hospitals, clinics, big groups, solo private, etc) 23:47 How do you stay on top of all the advances in pharmacy and medications? How do you recommend staying up to date as a pharmacist? 24:34 How do you prevent burnout? Tips to prevent it? 25:21 How to establish a work life balance? Best tips to balance work, family, personal hobbies, etc. 26:07 What advances do you see in medicine, healthcare, and/or pharmacy in the next few decades? 26:54 Would you choose the same career path again or would you change anything about it? 27:43 How do we become good healthcare providers? MEDICAL SCHOOL RESOURCES I RECOMMEND M1/M2 Years First Aid: https://amzn.to/2QTNEvQ Boards and Beyond: https://www.boardsbeyond.com/ Pathoma: https://www.pathoma.com/ Sketchy Medical: https://www.sketchymedical.com/ Anki: https://apps.ankiweb.net/ + https://www.reddit.com/r/medicalschoolanki/ Kaplan: https://ww1.kaptest.com/usmle/practice/step-1-qbank First Aid Cases: https://amzn.to/2KGSgTM UWORLD: https://www.uworld.com/step1/step1_qbank.aspx Step 2/ M3 ROTATIONS RESOURCES: FA Step2 ck: https://amzn.to/2ub2CRl Fa step 2 cs: https://amzn.to/2ubM37L MTB: https://amzn.to/2TDL0fX Case Files IM: https://amzn.to/2Cpwdei https://onlinemeded.org/ Complete List: https://youtu.be/dxu9gUTeDJQ MED STUDENT GIFT IDEAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUqN9gqZzaM USEFUL MED SCHOOL GEAR, TOOLS, SUPPLIES, OR GIFTS: Littmann Cl3 stethoscope: https://amzn.to/2LDq70k Littmann Cardio iv: https://amzn.to/2AlseAU DEVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MED SCHOOL: iPad Pro : https://amzn.to/2IYDIuX iPad Mini (great to fit in your white coat): https://amzn.to/2WU2B4O iPad Case: https://amzn.to/2IyfGIb CHECK OUT MY SOCIAL MEDIA (all the cool kids do it) Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/AdnansLife/ https://www.ArtByAdnan.com