Iraq Doali - On taking chances, going viral by accident, and building Clutchest Pharmacist

Sit down with Iraq Doali - Sydney community and locum pharmacist, and creator of pharmacy education platform Clutchest Pharmacist - to explore the unexpected decisions, opportunities and curiosity that have shaped his pharmacy career.Iraq’s journey hasn’t followed a carefully mapped-out plan. After missing out on medicine, he discovered pharmacy on the final day of UAC applications. Later, determined to break into hospital pharmacy, he took a COVID screening role just to get his foot in the door. And one spontaneous video about eye drops eventually grew into an education platform reaching thousands.💡 In this episode:Why you don’t need to have your entire career mapped outHow an “unglamorous” opportunity can open unexpected doorsWhat Iraq learned from working across community and hospital pharmacyHow curiosity led to the creation of Clutchest PharmacistWhy he decided to trial locum pharmacy rather than wonder “what if?”The value of giving new opportunities a genuine go before deciding they’re not for you“I hate looking back at something and thinking I didn't actually try it, so I don't know how it actually was.”For pharmacists weighing up their next move, Iraq’s story is a reminder that sometimes clarity comes from taking action, not waiting until you have everything figured out.You can find Iraq Doali on LinkedIn.About Your Pharmacy Career PodcastWelcome to Your Pharmacy Career Podcast, proudly produced by Raven’s Recruitment - the experts in pharmacy career and locum services for over 30 years!Hosted by Pharmacist, Krysti-Lee Patterson, every episode is your gateway to new opportunities in the pharmacy profession. From expert advice to inspiring success stories, we’re here to spark ideas, guide your career, and help you achieve your goals. Whether you're a student, an early-career pharmacist, or a seasoned professional, this podcast is designed to keep you informed and inspired.Proudly brought to you by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. The PSA is committed to empowering pharmacists through advocacy, innovation, and industry-leading professional development. To become a member or learn more about how the PSA can support your career, visit www.psa.org.au.Pharmacy Daily is a proud supporter of Your Pharmacy Career Podcast. If you're in the pharmacy world, it's a great resource to stay up to date with the latest industry news. To subscribe, just head to pharmacydaily.com.au to get the newsletter delivered straight to your inbox.