14. The State of Pharmacy Education // What's happening w...

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A major focus of the episode is an examination of current issues facing pharmacy schools and the profession. The hosts question the caliber of students being admitted and the preparation provided around the business realities of practice. Thu and Saley also debate the outlook for the future, expressing both optimism and concerns. Throughout, their passion for the profession and advocacy for positive change comes through clearly. Listeners are provided an insightful look into the struggles and opportunities within pharmacy from the voices of two experienced healthcare providers. Key Takeaway: 1. Passion and purpose are important for finding fulfillment and success in the pharmacy profession. 2. Having clarity of purpose can help overcome resistance and obstacles when working to improve patient care. 3. Pharmacy schools need to do more to prepare students for the realities and business aspects of the profession. 4. Filling seats for financial reasons alone risks diminishing the quality and motivation of pharmacy students. References: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/despite-rapid-growth-of-institutions-pharmacy-school-applications-decline https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/walgreens-focuses-attention-on-pharmacy-school-enrollment-with-walgreens-deans-advisory-council ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Chapters Intro 0:00 Issues w/ precepting learners 5:37 Future of the profession 16:25 Questionable pharmacy school practices 22:41 Faculty experience matters 28:43 Pharmacy school enrollment 36:48 Overcoming resistance in innovation 43:25 Representation in pharmacy 54:18 Pharmacy profession advocacy 1:00:28 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Follow us on social media ▷Hey Rx Friends, We Got This! https://linktr.ee/Heyrxfriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyrxfriendswgt TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyrxfriendswgt YouTube: Hey Friends We Got This ▷Thu https://linktr.ee/empoweredpharmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowered.pharmd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tn-empowered-pharmd Substack: https://drthurx.substack.com/ ▷Saley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reziprep360 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/straore1 TikTok: www.linkedin.com/in/straore1 Twitter: ReziPrep360 YouTube: @ReziPrep360 Business inquiries: [email protected] Disclaimer: All opinions are our own.

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