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Mentorship is one of the most powerful drivers of growth during residency, but what does it actually look like in practice? In this episode, ACCP postgraduate members share real experiences navigating mentorship throughout their PGY training. From finding the right mentor to building meaningful, lasting professional relationships, this conversation highlights how mentorship shapes confidence, clinical development, and long-term career direction. Whether you’re a student, resident, or early-career pharmacist, you’ll walk away with practical insights to help you make the most of mentorship.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to get involved during residency and why it matters. Residents share their own experiences being part of organizations, taking on leadership roles, and finding ways to contribute outside of their clinical work. We touch on some of the common challenges like limited time, not knowing where to start, and feeling stretched between responsibilities. Most importantly, we focus on simple and realistic ways to get involved, build connections, and make your residency experience more meaningful. 

Our very own RAC members, Diego Benavides and Elma Abdulbaki, open up about burnout in pharmacy residency and postgraduate training - what it looks like, why it’s so prevalent, and how it can impact clinical performance and personal well-being. Through honest reflections and shared experiences, we explore common stressors like long hours, imposter syndrome, and high expectations. Most importantly, we discuss practical, realistic strategies to build resilience and protect your well-being throughout your pharmacy journey.

Dr. P. Brandon Bookstaver shares perspective on the different types of postgraduate training, reasons to pursue it, myths surrounding it, the future of the pharmacy profession, and other sage advice.

After two years of residency, PGY2 Marion Javellana shares important perspective for postgraduate trainees based on her experiences.

Dr. Omar El Khatib shares his experience as a pharmacy trainee in Abu Dhabi. Learn about the differences in pharmacy practice and residency training between the United States and Abu Dhabi.

Current PGY2s, Hannah Ayers and Rowan Rosewarne, share everything you need to know about the Match - Important information to know both before and after you submit your rankings.

Dr. Duncan Dobbins, Postdoctoral Fellow in Health System Science at Geisinger, shares great perspective on basic statistics for use in performing and evaluating research.

Hear from current residents about how to prepare for and thrive during residency interviews and the match process.

Advice from current residents on how to research and select residency programs to apply to as well as tips for preparing all the written materials; letters of recommendation, your curriculum vitae, and your letter of intent.

Postgraduate training can be overwhelming. Listen for some tips on how to maintain wellbeing as a postgraduate trainee.

Transparency on how programs are designed and residents are evaluated in the context of changes to the ASHP Standards and competency areas, goals, and objectives (CAGOs).

How does ACCP advocate for you and how can you advocate for your patients and profession? Learn from ACCP's Senior Director of Government Affairs, John K. McGlew.

Excellent advice as you transition out of a training program and into that first 'real job' from Lindsay Davis and Jessica Merlo. Article referenced during the podcast: Guidelines for Pharmacists Integrating into Primary Care Teams https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819955/

Perspective from Dr. Garrett Schramm, Senior Director of Education at Mayo Clinic, on advancing within your clinical pharmacy career. Spoiler alert: Everyone's path is unique!

Current PGY2s provide helpful advice on making that quick transition from PGY1 to PGY2.

Dr. Nick Peters from the Pharmacy to Dose critical care podcast provides insight on increasing your podcasting presence.

Nervous about your first on-call experience? Afraid to match to a program that requires on-call service? Dr. Brooke Smith, current PGY2 in critical care, shares two years worth of on-call experience.

Is becoming a residency program director in your future? Learn what this career path entails and how to get started from current and past Mayo Clinic residency program directors, Dr. Abby Krauter and Dr. Scott Nei.

Dr. Mia Lussier provides insight and advice on how to successfully transition to a new practitioner role.

Dr. Henry Okoroike provides insight and advice on how to successfully transition to a new practitioner role. 

Want to get started in peer review? Get an inside look at the peer review process from Dr. Erika Ernst, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Associate Professor and Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Associate Editor - including advice on how to get started.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? The ACCP Resident Advisory Committee assembled a panel representing four career paths and advice on how to get there. This podcast focuses on career advice for the early practitioner. Moderated by Henry Okoroike, guests include: Deborah Bondi, Elias Chahine, Christina Doligalski, and Alexander Flannery. 0:00 – 8:08   Can you share some advice that made a positive impact on you early on in your career? 8:08 – 16:12  What advice do you have for trainees about continuing to be a well-rounded clinical pharmacist? 16:12 – 18:33 What is your advice for new graduates and clinicians desiring to get involved in research and publishing? 18:33 – 22:50 What additional advice do you have on work/life balance? Whether you are about to begin your postgraduate training or finishing it, you are certain to find some helpful advice. Watch the full video: https://www.accp.com/resandfel/advice.aspx.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? The ACCP Resident Advisory Committee assembled a panel representing four career paths and advice on how to get there. This podcast focuses on how involvement in ACCP contributed to the panelists professional development. Moderated by Henry Okoroike, guests include: Deborah Bondi, Elias Chahine, Christina Doligalski, and Alexander Flannery. 0:00 – 5:58   Describe how you first became involved with ACCP. 5:58 – 10:10  How has your involvement in ACCP affected or directed your career path? 10:10 – 17:47 What was your path to becoming a fellow of ACCP (FCCP)? 17:47 – 24:05 What contribution to ACCP or clinical pharmacy are you the most proud of? Whether you are about to begin your postgraduate training or finishing it, you are certain to find some helpful advice. Watch the full video: https://www.accp.com/resandfel/advice.aspx.

Co-founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist, Tim Ulbrich, discusses financial wellness for postgraduate trainees. He offers advice on debt management, investing, and protecting your income now and throughout your career. 

Dr. Jerry L. Bauman, JACCP Editor-in-Chief, discusses key factors for designing, completing, and publishing retrospective research, like chart reviews. Full text of the manuscript is available at: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jac5.1064. 

Dr. Daniel Longyhore discusses the importance of postgraduate trainees disseminating their research. 

Hopefully you matched in Phase 1, but what do you need to know about Phase 2 just in case? Learn from a colleague who has been through it. 

Ten minutes of tips for presenting an effective virtual poster.

Dr. Autumn Walkerly provides an overview of Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray for treatment resistant depression. References: Gaynes BN, Lux L, Gartlehner G, et al. Defining treatment-resistant depression. Depress Anxiety. 2020;37(2):134-45. Irwin MN, VandenBerg A. Retracing our steps to understand ketamine in depression: A focused review of hypothesized mechanisms of action. Ment Health Clin. 2021;11(3):200-10. Rush AJ, Trivedi MH, Wisniewski SR, et al. "Acute and longer-term outcomes in depressed outpatient requiring one or several treatment steps: A STAR*D report". Am J Psychiatry. 2006. 163(11):1905-17. Daly EJ, Trivedi MH, Janik A, et al. Efficacy of esketamine nasal spray plus oral antidepressant treatment for relapse prevention in patients with treatment-resistant depression: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2019;76(9):893-903. Fu DJ, Ionescu DF, Li X, et al. Esketamine nasal spray for rapid reduction of major depressive disorder symptoms in patients who have active suicidal ideation with intent: double-blind, randomized study (ASPIRE I). J Clin Psychiatry. 2020;81(3):19m13191. Popova V, Daly EJ, Trivedi M, et al. Efficacy and safety of flexibly dosed esketamine nasal spray combined with a newly initiated oral antidepressant in treatment-resistant depression: a randomized double-blind active-controlled study. Am J Psychiatry. 2019;176(6):428-38.

Dr. Aaron Devanathan provides perspective on advancing your research career via the fellowship or Ph.D. route.  References: Bauman JL, Evans WE. Pharm.D.-only Investigators Are Critical to the Profession: Let’s Preserve the Fellowship as an Equally Important Way to Prepare Future Clinical Pharmaceutical Scientists: Or the Case Against the “All-Ph.D.” Pharmacotherapy. 2009 February;29(2):129–133. https://doi.org/10.1592/phco.29.2.129. O’Donnell JM, Anand S, Brown SD, et al. Report of the 2018-2019 Research and Graduate Affairs Committee. Am J of Pharm Ed. 2019;83(10):Article 7595. Assemi M, Suchanek Hudmon K, Sowinski KM, Corelli RL. Educational Background and Academic Rank of Faculty Members within US Schools of Pharmacy. Am J of Pharm Ed. 2016;80(4):Article 61. Morbitzer KA, McLaughlin JE, Devanathan AS, et al. How-to guide for overcoming barriers of research and scholarship training in Pharm.D. and pharmacy residency programs. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2021;1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1426.

ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Dr. Monica Xi discusses careers in academia for residency trained pharmacists with Dr. Jeremy Daniel, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP, associate professor at South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.  Reference: Young S, Vos SS, Cantrell M, Shaw R. Factors associated with students' perception of preceptor excellence. Am J Pharm Educ. 2014 Apr 17;78(3):53. doi: 10.5688/ajpe78353.

Episode 44: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: PAD; management of pain, agitation, and delirium in COVID-19 patients References: Adams CD, Altshuler J, Barlow BL, et al. Analgesia and Sedation Strategies in Mechanically Ventilated Adults with COVID-19. Pharmacotherapy 2020;40(12):1180–1191. doi: 10.1002/phar.2471. Devlin JW, O’Neal Jr. HR, Thomas C, et al. Strategies to Optimize ICU Liberation (A to F) Bundle Performance in Critically Ill Adults With Coronavirus Disease 2019. Crit Care Expl 2020; 2:e0139. DOI: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000000139. Devlin JW, Skrobik Y, Gelinas C, et al. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium, Immobility, and Sleep Disruption in Adult Patients in the ICU. Crit Care Med 2018;46(9):e825-73. DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000003299. Alhazzani W, Evans L, Alshami F, et al. Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines on the Management of Adults with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the ICU. Crit Care Med 2021;49(3):e219-34. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute PETAL Clinical Trials Network, Moss M, Huang DT, Brower RG, et al. "Early neuromuscular blockade in the acute respiratory distress syndrome". N Engl J Med. 2019. 380(21):1997-2008. Papazian L, Forel J, Gacouin A, et al. "Neuromuscular blockers in early acute respiratory distress syndrome". N Engl J Med. 2010. 363(12):1107-1116.

Episode 43: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Answers to so many questions about board certification

'hhawbq8c' Episode 42: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Use of Oral Antibiotic Agents for Gram Negative Bacteremias

Episode 41: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: SGLT2 Inhibitors and Heart Failure

Episode 40: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Antimicrobial Telestewardship

Episode 39: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: ECMO and Toxicology

Episode 38: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Wellness and Burnout

Episode 37: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Transitioning into Residency.

Episode 35: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Andexanet.

Episode 35: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Paving your way in Ambulatory Care

Episode 34: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: Mentorship

Episode 33: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: How to stay current with the primary literature.

Episode 32: ACCP Podcast for Residents by Residents: The 1 Hour Sepsis Bundle.

Deans Guglielmo and Sullivan discuss Pharmacists as Health Care Providers based on their experience in their respective states, California and Washington.

Drs. Kaakeh and Stringer provide an overview of Hyperinsulinemic-Euglycemic Therapy in CCB and BB Overdose.

Drs. DeVane and Dagenais explore the use of intranasal lidocaine for acute management of headaches.

Drs. Lodise and Pai discuss weight-based dosing of antibiotics in obese and underweight patients.

Perspective on innovations in medication safety from Dr.Sandra Kane Gill guest editor for the Pharmacotherapy themed issue..