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Life on the Pharm
by Mehr Virk
Hi everyone! My name is Mehr Virk and I am a PGY1 acute care pharmacy resident at UC Davis Health! I started this podcast at the beginning of my final year at UCSF School of Pharmacy and have been documenting my life on the the pharm as I pursue a future as a clinical pharmacist! Join me on my PharmD journey!Disclaimer: Not medical advice, all opinions and words are my own.
Episodes
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Ep 41 Sleepless in SICU
Listen along for my experience in the Surgical ICU! I share what a day in the life looks like, what to expect, my take on critical care as well as some of the interesting cases I had the opportunity to see/manage.
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Ep 40: ME in EM
Me talking too much about EM? Sounds about right; take a listen!
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Ep 39: Bugs and Drugs
Welcome back everyone and happy 2022! Starting off the year with catching y'all up on my residency rotation experiences. First up we have my Antimicrobial Stewardship rotation in Sept 2021. I'll be sharing how the service is structure, why I chose this rotation, my day to day duties, and my tips...
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Ep 38: Med Safety First
SHE'S ALIVE AND WELL! Welcome back to another episode of Life on the Pharm! In today's episode we'll be talking all about my month on my first rotation as a resident, Medication Safety. From my day to day, the projects I worked on, as well as the longitudinal and staffing experiences I had along...
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Ep 37: I Need a NAPlex
This week we check in at the half way point of residency orientation! I shed some light on my day to day and walk you through some of the different aspects of our program. I spend time getting to know other members of the healthcare team and better understand how pharmacists fit into the bigger...
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Ep 36: I'm a Resident!
Welcome to Season 2 of Life on the Pharm! We kick off the start of my PGY1 pharmacy residency experience by breaking down my first week of orientation. I meet my co-residents for the first time and learn the lay of the land from the outgoing residents. We had an overview of our year covering...
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Ep 35: I'm a PharmD!
Welcome to the season 1 finale of the Life on the Pharm Podcast! On today's episode, I wrap up my APPE experience, talk about juggling licensure, studying, and residency prep as well as graduating as a Doctor of Pharmacy. Tune in if you're interested to hear my NAPLEX and CPJE study plan, how…
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Ep 34: Talk the Talk
We're back with another week in community pharmacy! This week I share with y'all my key takeaways about both verbal and written communication. As pharmacists, we are in the unique position to be accessible for questions and offer clarity and education to the multiple stakeholders that rely on our...
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Ep 33: Full Circle Moment
Welcome to the beginning of my LAST APPE EVER WOOOO! This week I talk y'all through my first few weeks on my last rotation at a discharge community pharmacy. I share how the pharmacy is set up, what the workflow is like, and which patient populations I've had the opportunity to interact with. I...
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Ep 32: Don't Miss a Beat
On the second episode this week we wrap up my Acute Care cardiology rotation. I talk about team dynamics and my ~personal~ growth as a student pharmacist. I also share my experience going into the OR! If you were ever wondering what an aortic valve ring annuloplasty ring is and how the left…
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Ep 31: Why Residency?
Match Day for Phase I has come and gone and I am beyond grateful to announce that I'll be continuing my pharmacy journey at the University of California Davis as an Acute Care pharmacy resident! I knew I wanted to pursue a residency after shadowing a clinical pharmacist in high school but it was...
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Ep 30: I Gotta Really Big Team
Drake said it best but this week I'll give you my take on juggling a full cardiology service. I talk about my preparation, approach to rounding, and tricks I've picked up on how to become more efficient. I also touch upon navigating rotating interdisciplinary teams and the power of group texts in...
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Ep 29: Emily Hollinghurst - Life as an Oncology Pharmacist
Happy International Women's Day! This week I am joined by a friend of mine, Dr. Emily Hollinghurst. Dr. Hollinghurst is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist who specializes in oral oncolytics at a large academic medical center in Southern California. She is a graduate from Loma Linda University...
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Ep 28: I Aorta Tell Ya
This week I share with y'all what I was up to on Week 2 of my acute care cardiology rotation! I share some important skills I was able to reinforce as well as how they played into my residency interviews. I talk about how I integrate into new teams and strategies I employ to show from the get-go...
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Ep 27: Heart to Heart
This week we kick off my acute care cardiology rotation! I talk about patient work ups, what rounding looks like, making interventions, and taking the stairs (just listen, it'll make more sense). I also share my experience balancing APPE rotations while partaking in residency interviews. Listen...
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Ep 26: Best Foot Forward on IPPEs/APPEs
Ever wonder how to make a good impression on rotations? On this week's episode I share with you my tips and tricks for putting your best foot forward. I talk about emailing introductions, starting strong on the first day, and maintaining a good impression throughout the rotation. I talk about how...
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Ep 25: Walk with Me Through Ambulatory Care
In this week's episode we talk about all things Ambulatory Care! I share my experience as an APPE student rotating through a primary care clinic and shed light on my daily responsibilities as well as some of the cool projects I have been able to work on. I talk about helping with a COVID vaccine...
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Ep 24: Syed Zafar - PV Scientist on a Journey to Financial Freedom
On this week's episode I'm joined by Dr. Syed Zafar. Syed is a Pharmacovigilance Scientist who earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy and Masters of Public Health from MCPHS University. Syed is passionate about helping pharmacy students explore different career paths with an emphasis on self-awareness...
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Ep 23: The COVID-19 Vaccines, Pharmacy Students' Perspective
On this week's episode I am joined by one of my close friends from pharmacy school, Melanie Paragas. We talk about the pandemic, our experience with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and participation in COVID vaccine clinics. We are both incredibly thankful to be immunized and can't wait to share...
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Ep 22: How I Picked a Pharmacy School
In this week's episode we'll be talking about the considerations I kept in mind when picking a pharmacy school! Every school offers a unique experience to its students, so how does one decide? Listen along as I share the 10 factors I used to compare programs!
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Ep 21: Pharmacy School Interviews 2021
Looking for pharmacy school interview advice? Look no further! Join me as I reflect on my pharmacy school interview experience and share some of my tips, tricks, and advice. From crafting your elevator pitch to leaving a lasting impression, this episode covers it all and so much more!
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Ep 20: 73 Questions Pharmacy Student Edition
Happy New Year! Join me as we ring in 2021 with answers to Vogue's 73 questions about me, my life, and pharmacy!
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Ep 19: 'Tis the Season
Mehry Christmas y'all! On today's episode I'll be talking about navigating the first ~virtual~ ASHP Midyear, how my residency applications are going, the end of my industry rotation, welcoming grandlittles to our fraternity lineage, and my experience receiving the first dose of the Moderna COVID...
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Ep 18: WFH Week in My Life
Join me during a week in my life working from home! I'll be talking about what my day looks like during my industry internship, what I've done to continue working on residency applications, and how I like to spend my brain breaks.
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Ep 17: It's All Gravy
Welcome to the first of 3 holiday episodes of Life on the Pharm! On today's epsiode we'll be wrapping up my emergency medicine rotation, giving y'all some insight into my industry internship, and touching upon what it's like applying for residency. All of this and more as we catch up during this...
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Ep 16: Rabies & Residency & RSI, Oh My!
Hello I'm back! Three weeks later and I've returned to share what's been up in the ED, how prepping for residency application season has been, and what the deal is with rabies. On this week's episode I share with y'all what I learned during my rabies topic discussion, what it was like…
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Ep 15: Grey's Anatomy Who?
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with y'all what I was up to during my first week in the Emergency Department! I share with you what my first week was like at a new hospital, how I fit into the Emergency Medicine team, and became my own version of Mehr-idith Grey. This week I got to rock my...
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Ep 14: FASTHUGS to the ICU
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with y'all my last 2 weeks in the ICU! I go over preparing and presenting my final presentation in addition to current plans for research presentations at upcoming seminars and conferences. This week I share with you the last of my topic discussions, how to...
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Ep 13: Welcome to my TED Talk
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with y'all my fourth week of my ICU rotation! I share with you all my experience working in interdisciplinary teams as well as share some interesting disease states I've encountered. This week I made my way back into the ICU full time, jumped back into patient...
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Ep 12: Angioplasty But Make It ~Fashion~
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with y'all my third week of my ICU rotation which actually ended up taking me to both TOC and the cath lab! I share with you all my discharge counseling experience throughout the hospital and well as witnessing my first angioplasty. This week our cohort…
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Ep 11: Doin' the Damn Thing
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with y'all my second week in the ICU plus a look into my shift in TOC! I share with you all my experience working autonomously in the ICU as well as offer more insight into what isn't taught in pharmacy school. This week I worked up the entire team on my own,...
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Ep 10: You See Me and ICU
In today's episode, I'll be sharing with y'all what I was up to during my week break as well as my first week in the ICU! I share with you all my experience attending a virtual residency showcase as well as an online emergency medicine seminar. This week I started my first direct patient care...
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Ep 9: One Down, Five to Go!
In today's episode, I'll be taking y'all along on the last week of my Hospital Operations rotation! I wrapped up my first rotation working in Antimicrobial Stewardship and Medication Use and Safety as well as rounding in the ICU and TNI! This week I gave my final presentation reviewing Actemra in...
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Ep 8: White Coat Syndrome
In today's episode, I'll be taking y'all along as I complete med recs in the ED and try my hand at Transitions of Care! This week I was mistaken for a doctor, had my work station moved to the ambulance bay, had my most interesting phone call to date, did patient discharge counseling, and so much...
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Ep 7: Scrubs Will Always Get Love From Me
In today's episode, I'll be taking y'all along on my longest week yet! This week marks my first month of rotations officially being over! I wrote my first warfarin note, made IV bags on my own, spent time in the Emergency Department, made my first recommendation to a physician, and so much more!...
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Ep 6: APPEs are No Joke
In today's episode, I'll be taking y'all along on my craziest week yet! This week I wrote my first vancomycin note, worked a technician shift on my own, attended a trauma call, presented my midpoint presentation, and so much more! Listen along as I take on Hospital Operations Week 3!
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Ep 5: Nephre Underestimate the Kidneys
In today's episode, I'll be taking y'all along on my week of 6AM starts! This week I worked with the pharmacists for the first time, got to practice working through a chemotherapy regimen on paper and in the IV room, attended my first Honor Walk, and realized how the kidneys are the way to a...
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Ep 4: "Hi I'm Mehr, the student pharmacist"
In today's episode, I'll be taking y'all along on my first week of APPE rotations! This week I got my first taste of inpatient pharmacy as I had my site/rotation orientation, worked alongside pharmacy technicians on the floor and in the IV room, and got my bearings as I ventured throughout the...
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Ep 3: Just Quaran-things and APPE Prep
In today’s episode I’ll be talking about how I've spent my time during quarantine as well as how I’m preparing for my first day of rotations!
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Ep 2: Mehr’s Declassified UCSF Survival Guide
Welcome back! On today’s episode I’ll be covering the basics of attending UCSF and giving my fire tips that are guaranteed to help you succeed!
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Ep 1: Welcome to Life on the Pharm
I started a podcast!!! On my first episode of Life on the Pharm, I’ll be introducing myself and giving a brief overview of where I’ve been, where I am, and where I’m going, in my pharmacy journey!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi everyone! My name is Mehr Virk and I am a PGY1 acute care pharmacy resident at UC Davis Health! I started this podcast at the beginning of my final year at UCSF School of Pharmacy and have been documenting my life on the the pharm as I pursue a future as a clinical pharmacist! Join me on my PharmD journey!Disclaimer: Not medical advice, all opinions and words are my own.
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Hi everyone! My name is Mehr Virk and I am a PGY1 acute care pharmacy resident at UC Davis Health! I started this podcast at the beginning of my final year at UCSF School of Pharmacy and have been documenting my life on the the pharm as I pursue a future as a clinical pharmacist! Join me on my...
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