21st Century PharmD Brooke Griffin

Episode 7: Veeral Vyas, PharmD

Meet Veeral! He is a practicing pharmacist working in Utilization Management at OptumRx/United Health Group

Listen to this episode to hear:

-How reading one book in high school changed his life...and how it still impacts him to this day

-How he turned "accidental" encounters into career moves

-How to leverage social media, especially LinkedIn

-How making 100's of connections PER DAY and sending 1000's messages is working for him - and he shares how you can do this, too

-How a stack of books in the corner of his office continues to fuel his desire to leave a lasting legacy in pharmacy

Thank you, Veeral, for sharing how you are navigating online networking in order to meet your personal and professional goals!

Connect with Veeral! https://www.linkedin.com/in/veeralvyas/

Season 2 will feature inspiring pharmacists who have an important message for us all. Know someone I should interview? Email me at 21stcenturypharmd@gmail.com.
Looking for more personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist? Check out our website and facebook group! #pharmacists #pharmacy #pharmacist #pharmd #pharmacystudent #pharmacystudents #pharmacyschool #21stcenturypharmd

New Podcast Episode!

Episode 6: Meet Dalton Fabian, PharmD

Meet Dalton! He is a practicing pharmacist AND Data Science Analyst for UnityPoint Health.

Listen to this episode if:

-You've always wondered what the difference is between DATA SCIENCE and INFORMATICS

-You think you know the SKILL you need the most for this field - guess what - you are going to be so surprised!

-You have an interest that seems UNRELATED to pharmacy

-You've had more than one set-back and need some INSPO

-You're tired of hearing about traditional career paths and want something DIFFERENT

-He has a BLOG! (https://medium.com/the-data-science-pharmacist) And shout-out to his wife's Etsy shop!(https://www.etsy.com/shop/OrchardLaneCreation)

Thank you, Dalton, for sharing your story of NOT getting what you thought you wanted :)

Season 2 will feature inspiring pharmacists who have an important message for us all. Know someone I should interview? Email me at 21stcenturypharmd@gmail.com.
Looking for more personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist? Check out our website and facebook group! #pharmacists #pharmacy #pharmacist #pharmd #pharmacystudent #pharmacystudents #pharmacyschool #21stcenturypharmd

New Podcast Episode!

Episode 5: Tanya Chaudhri, PharmD, RPh

Meet Tanya! She is a Manager, Regulatory Affairs at Horizon Therapeutics.

Here are some highlights:

-Learn how answering one question on a business trip changed everything for her

-She offers advice for students who are living in an "industry desert"

-She defines what she means by harmonization between the FDA and pharma

-We discuss global strategy - hint: a disease is not a disease everywhere

-Lastly, learn what she considers to be the three required skills for all pharmacists

Thank you, Tanya, and I can't wait to see where your career takes you!

Season 2 will feature inspiring pharmacists who have an important message for us all. Know someone I should interview? Email me at 21stcenturypharmd@gmail.com.
Looking for more personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist? Check out our website and facebook group!

Meet Iqbal! He is a pharmacist, career consultant, corporate trainer, and professional speaker! And yes, we covered all of that in one episode!

Here are some highlights:

-He offers a VALUEBOMB tip for interviewing

-He talks about how pharmacists have "impact in the moment"

-He encourages us to think about pharmacy as a business from the beginning and to continuously learn how the financial aspect affects the pharmacy department

-He lists the differences between coaches, mentors, and sponsors - and why we need each one

Thank you, Iqbal, for having the "unwavering optimism" we all gravitate towards!

Season 2 will feature inspiring pharmacists who have an important message for us all. Know someone I should interview? Email me at 21stcenturypharmd@gmail.com.
Looking for more personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist? Check out our website and facebook group!

Episode 3: Danielle Perrodin, PharmD

Meet Danielle! She is a practicing pharmacist AND Integrative Style & Image Coach.

She launched her side business last year and has some great advice for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Here are some highlights:

-She explains how no one needs to become anyone else - we are already who we need to be

-She's always had a passion for fashion but after working with a coach, she had the confidence to explore it as a career

-She explains how helping others shape their image is impacting our profession, one pharmacist at a time

-She offers advice for those who feel self-doubt and a lack of self-confidence

-She has TWO Facebook groups and offers an in-person retreat!

Thank you, Danielle, for allowing an out-of-the-box idea shape our profession in a new way.

Season 2 will feature inspiring pharmacists who have an important message for us all. Know someone I should interview? Email me at 21stcenturypharmd@gmail.com.
Looking for more personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist? Check out our website and facebook group!

New Podcast Episode!

Episode 2: Meet Nidhi Gandhi, PharmD, BS!

Meet Nidhii! She is currently an Academic Leadership and Education fellow with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

Yes, she is completing this 2-year fellowship AFTER a 1-year residency!

Here are some highlights:

-She gives us a 'behind-the-scenes' look into AACP

-She shares how one phone call with a mentor changed her path

-She explains how being a student offers the best time to explore your interests

-If you're like me and can't tell the difference between CPESN, the ACT collaborative and the Flip-the-Pharmacy initiative, she gives the best explanation!

-She also drops an amazing question to ask when interviewing.

Thank you, Nidhi, you are an inspiration!

Season 2 will feature inspiring pharmacists who have an important message for us all. Know someone I should interview? Email me at 21stcenturypharmd@gmail.com.
Looking for more personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist? Check out our website and facebook group! #pharmacists #pharmacy #pharmacist #pharmd #pharmacystudent #pharmacystudents #pharmacyschool #21stcenturypharmd