Pharmacy and YouCareer Options in Pharmacy
Jayson NapolitanoStudent Pharmacist
UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Pharmacy and YouOutline
• About Me
• About Pharmacy School
• Career Options
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Pharmacy and YouAbout Me
• CSUF, B.S. Biochemistry (2006)
• UCSD, PharmD (2010) – P2 President
• Pomerado Hospital (Poway)
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Pharmacy and YouAbout UCSD
• Opened: 2002
• Accredited: 2007
• Clinical Emphasis
• School of Medicine
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Pharmacy and YouApplying to Pharmacy School
• Start Early with PharmCAS!
• Health Professions Office
• Good Grades
• Pharmacy Experience
• Research
• Leadership
• Outside Interests
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Pharmacy and YouThe Interview
• Dress Appropriately
• Outgoingness
• Professionalism
• Arrive Early
• Crazy Questions…
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Pharmacy and YouPharmacy School
• P1: OTC/Basic Sciences
• P2: Health Sciences (SOM)
• P3: Therapeutics
• P4: Rotations
• PGY1/PGY2 (Optional)* Different at Every School
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Pharmacy and YouDisclaimer
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Pharmacy and YouResidency
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PGY1
• Post-Graduate Year 1
• General Inpatient
• Networking Opportunities
• Further Preparation
• Lower Pay!
PGY2
• Post-Graduate Year 2
• Specialized Inpatient
• Networking Opportunities
• Special Skills
• Lower Pay!
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouOutpatient Pharmacy
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• Retail/Community Pharmacy
• Customer Service
• Patient Interaction
• Fast-Paced
• Repetitive
• $50/hr
Pharmacy and YouOutpatient Pharmacy
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Duties
• Filling Prescriptions
• Checking Technicians
• Patient Counseling
• Transfers/Call Ins
• Clerical Duties
• Managerial Decisions
Options
• Chain
• Independent
• Online
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouInpatient Pharmacy
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• “Staffing”
• Doctor/Nurse Interaction
• “Office” Environment
• Political Environment
• Dynamic Experience
• Opportunity for Innovation
• $50/hr ???
Pharmacy and YouInpatient Pharmacy
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Duties
• Verifying Orders
• Checking Technicians
• Dosing Information
• Protocol / Research
• Codes
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouClinical Pharmacy
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• Off-Shoot of Inpatient
• Application of Clinical Skills
• Hands-on Approach
• Patient Interaction
• More Responsibility
• Residency…
Pharmacy and YouClinical Pharmacy
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Duties
• Pharmacokinetics
• Dosing
• TPN
• Specialties…
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouPharmacists in Industry
Research
• Pharmacokinetics
• Stability
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Medial Liaison
• “Sales Rep”
• Solicited Presence
• Educating Health Professionals
• Narrow Focus
• Travel Involved
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouCorporate Pharmacists
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• Mostly Retail Companies
• Regional Responsibility
• Corporate Recruiter
• Opportunity to Advance
• Higher Pay
• Many Benefits!
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouPharmacists in Academia
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• Professional Experience
• Research
• Clinical Skills (PharmD)
• High Demand!
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouIDS Pharmacist
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• Conduct Clinical Trials
• Prepare Medications
• Master Match List
• IRB Meetings
• Independent
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouOther Options
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Transplant Pharmacy
• PGY2
• Hands-On
• Patient Rounding
• Special Medications
Nuclear Pharmacy
• PGY2
• Radioactive Medications
• IV Preparations
• Hazard Differential
• EARLY AM Shifts
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouOther Options
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Pharmacy Informatics
• Computer-Oriented
• Trouble Shooting
• New Protocols
• Barcoding / CPOE
Safety Pharmacy
• New Protocols
• Auditing Pyxis
• Plotting Trends
• JCAHO / BOP
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouPharmacy in Government
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• FDA
• Board of Pharmacy
• Local Government
Pharmacy and YouCareer Options
• Outpatient Pharmacy
• Inpatient Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Industry
• Corporate
• Academia
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• Investigational Drug Services
• Transplant Pharmacy
• Nuclear Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Safety Pharmacy
• Government
• Endless Possibilities!
Pharmacy and YouQuestions
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