Pharmacy Residency Podcast: Residency Interviews and Advice

Ahmed Ismail is a McNair Scholar. The McNair Program is a United States Department of Education initiative with a goal of increasing attainment of Ph.D.'s by students from underrepresented segments of society. He just returned from his study abroad in the United Kingdom and his co-op at GE Aviation. Although he isn't the biggest fan of the education system, he believes that it is a useful tool for defining your pursuit of purpose. Here is the YouTube link https://youtu.be/oPjk3G14HYQ

Meet Lilián Sánchez, a first-generation college student from Des Moines, Iowa graduated this May with degrees in Ethics and Public Policy and Political Science. Lilián has contributed to the UI community serving in various leadership positions. In April 2017, she was elected the Vice President of the University of Iowa Student Government, the first Latina woman to serve as vice president for the organization. Here's the YouTube connection https://youtu.be/I83GeroW2BI

Abdelwadood Daoud talks about how it was difficult growing up in a low-income environment, and how he used his situation as a motivator and driver for his success. Abdelwadood is a senior studying mechanical engineering at Iowa State University with a background in computer science and energy. Specifically, he believes anyone can change the course of their life with the right balance of learning, networking, and confidence. YouTube episode link: https://youtu.be/FMZ_OFKE8To

Abdelwadood Daoud is a senior studying mechanical engineering at Iowa State University with a background in computer science and energy. He interned at Tesla in California where he and his team were able to save the company over 3 million dollars. Specifically, he believes anyone can change the course of their life with the right balance of learning, networking, and confidence. A link to the episode on the YourPop Podcast on YouTube.  https://youtu.be/zqWKyiUWqGo

Pharmacy Schools have poured significant dollars into digital advertising, but what do their ads say about current and future pharmacy practice. I argue that many pharmacy schools are portraying students and pharmacists as pill counters rather than primary care professionals through their advertisements. 

Travis founded Student Loan Planner after helping his wife navigate repayment on her six-figure student loans from med school. He's on a mission to help the 2.4 million Americans who owe more than $100,000 from their graduate education. His pharmacist clients have an average of $214,000 in student debt and typically make mistakes that cost them tens of thousands long term from making forgiveness and refinancing mistakes Contact: Travis@studentloandplanner.com https://www.studentloanplanner.com/

Callie Downs interviewsKaycie Rathburn in final episode at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both are standout University of Houston students working to make their APhA chapter better by bringing home this important information. The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding addiction education.

Eric Christianson found his calling in geriatrics and medication management and loves working as a consultant pharmacist for long-term care and assisted living facilities as well as working with patients and families doing medication therapy management. Son of a teacher, education is in his blood as well. He shares real-world scenarios on his blog Meded101.com and also on his podcast geared towards healthcare students and young professionals (RealLifePharmacology.com).

Kaycie Rathburn interviews Dr. Austin De La Cruz, a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist, at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are working to bring awareness to their home state. The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding addiction education. 

Kaycie Rathburn interviews Brian Fingerson, pharmacist, at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are working to bring awareness to their home states. The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding addiction education. 

Kaycie Rathburn interviews Ryan Neuzil from the University of Illinois - Chicago UIC at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both students are working to make their APhA chapter better by bringing home this important information. The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding addiction education. 

Kaycie Rathburn interviews Brian Bishop from the University of Rhode Island at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both students are working to make their APhA chapter better by bringing home this important information. The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding addiction education. 

Kaycie Rathburn interviews Breanna Hinman at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both are caring University of Houston students working to make their APhA chapter better by bringing home this important information. The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding addiction education. 

Kaycie Rathburn interviews Callie Downs at the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both are standout University of Houston students working to make their APhA chapter better by bringing home this important information. The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding addiction education. 

How one person amassed one million dollars in student loan debt, some thoughts on repayment and investing and a look at the pharmacy blogs, podcasts, and videos that you don't want to miss. YouTube Video on Pharmacist Student Loan Repayment Options https://youtu.be/gp22Bg9xrZ4