The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast

Dr. Madeline Acquilano
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The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast empowers students and professionals in pharmacy or other healthcare roles to grow as professionals while maintaining their unique personality and sparkle. Hosted by Dr. Madeline Acquilano (@theluxepharmacist), a full-time Clinical Pharmacist and influencer. Madeline shares her experiences and advice on everything from succeeding in pharmacy school, to residency tips, career options, balancing it all and so much more!

Episodes

  1. 03/19/2022

    Exploring Unaccredited PGY2 Residencies - Residency Series

    Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! I’m so excited to be adding to The Residency Series with these Match episodes at such a pivotal time of the year for those pursing residency.  If you don’t already know this about me, back in 2019 as a student I got the devastating news that I had not matched to a PGY1 residency in Phase I and thankfully I did end up matching to an incredible residency in Phase II.  Because of my experience I am on a mission to break the stigma of what it means to not match and hopefully give you all some really great insights and advice that you can apply to your personal pharmacy journey.  These match stories or rather un-matching stories were submitted by pharmacists with all different backgrounds, training and journeys but one common thread that no matter how twisted, broken or windy their paths…everything worked out just the way it was meant to happen in the end.  These pharmacists are proof that there is never just one path to a certain career in pharmacy and I can’t wait to share these stories with you,  so here we go! The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast is thrilled to welcome our guest Hugh! Hugh graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2019 with his Doctor of Pharmacy. During PGY1 residency applications as a student, like myself, Hugh did not match in Phase I. He persisted and ended up matching to an incredible PGY1 residency at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo NY. During PGY2 residency applications, a unaccredited PGY2 program catch Hugh's eye and he went for it! Hugh is now leading a new endocrinology clinic as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and his unaccredited PGY2 residency was the perfect stepping stone to this incredible opportunity. Unaccredited PGY2 residencies are so different from unaccredited PGY1 programs and both Hugh and I believe no one talks about them enough! Join us on today's episode to discuss Hugh's journey, what exactly unaccredited PGY2 residencies are, how you can find them and so much more! Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast

    32 min

  2. 03/19/2022

    Leveraging Retail Experience into Your Dream Job - Residency Series

    Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! I’m so excited to be adding to The Residency Series with these Match episodes at such a pivotal time of the year for those pursing residency.  If you don’t already know this about me, back in 2019 as a student I got the devastating news that I had not matched to a PGY1 residency in Phase I and thankfully I did end up matching to an incredible residency in Phase II.  Because of my experience I am on a mission to break the stigma of what it means to not match and hopefully give you all some really great insights and advice that you can apply to your personal pharmacy journey.  These match stories or rather un-matching stories were submitted by pharmacists with all different backgrounds, training and journeys but one common thread that no matter how twisted, broken or windy their paths…everything worked out just the way it was meant to happen in the end.  These pharmacists are proof that there is never just one path to a certain career in pharmacy and I can’t wait to share these stories with you,  so here we go! The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast is thrilled to welcome our guests Veronica & Kasie! Both incredible women applied to residency in Phase I and II during their last year of pharmacy school and after not matching in either phase entered retail pharmacy after graduating. Here's the plot twist though, neither Veronica or Kasie are working in retail pharmacy today! They both leveraged their retail experience, and with some persistence and hard work, took their careers in completely different directions. How did they get to where they are today? Listen to find out! Veronica graduated in 2019 with her Doctor of Pharmacy from University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Veronica was a CVS intern as a student and transitioned into a float position after graduating. Her background and experience is so fascinating! Since her float position, Veronica has worked as a prior authorization pharmacist, moved across the country, worked in another retail setting and now is the lead pharmacist in charge of starting a Transitions of Care program at a hospital in FL and absolutely loves her job. Kasie graduated in 2018 with her Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Kasie worked in a Target CVS after graduation and then found a hybrid inpatient/outpatient position at a small community hospital. Kasie is now full time as an inpatient staff pharmacist, and don't let the word staff fool you, her role is incredibly clinically focused each and every day as she covers areas like the oncology infusion satellite, emergency department and NICU.  Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast

    51 min

  3. 03/16/2022

    No Residency? No Problem! A Story of Tenacity, Grit & Grace - Residency Series

    Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! I’m so excited to be adding to The Residency Series with these Match episodes at such a pivotal time of the year for those pursing residency.  If you don’t already know this about me, back in 2019 as a student I got the devastating news that I had not matched to a PGY1 residency in Phase I and thankfully I did end up matching to an incredible residency in Phase II.  Because of my experience I am on a mission to break the stigma of what it means to not match and hopefully give you all some really great insights and advice that you can apply to your personal pharmacy journey.  These match stories or rather un-matching stories were submitted by pharmacists with all different backgrounds, training and journeys but one common thread that no matter how twisted, broken or windy their paths…everything worked out just the way it was meant to happen in the end.  These pharmacists are proof that there is never just one path to a certain career in pharmacy and I can’t wait to share these stories with you,  so here we go! The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast is thrilled to welcome our guest Vika! Vika is a 2020 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Harding University School of Pharmacy. Vika is currently a Clinical Pharmacist practicing at the top of her license at a VA outpatient clinic. She works right alongside PGY1 & PGY2 trained pharmacists in her dream job and she accomplished it all without a residency. Your dream job doesn't require a residency, what is requires is persistence in the face of failure. Learn more about Vika's story and how she earned her dream job with tenacity, grit and grace! Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast

    46 min

  4. 03/15/2022

    Navigating Off-cycle Residencies - Residency Series

    Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! I’m so excited to be adding to The Residency Series with these Match episodes at such a pivotal time of the year for those pursing residency.  If you don’t already know this about me, back in 2019 as a student I got the devastating news that I had not matched to a PGY1 residency in Phase I and thankfully I did end up matching to an incredible residency in Phase II.  Because of my experience I am on a mission to break the stigma of what it means to not match and hopefully give you all some really great insights and advice that you can apply to your personal pharmacy journey.  These match stories or rather un-matching stories were submitted by pharmacists with all different backgrounds, training and journeys but one common thread that no matter how twisted, broken or windy their paths…everything worked out just the way it was meant to happen in the end.  These pharmacists are proof that there is never just one path to a certain career in pharmacy and I can’t wait to share these stories with you,  so here we go! The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast is thrilled to welcome our guest Jemma! Jemma is a 2021 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from the University of South Florida. Jemma is currently a PGY-1 Resident in Ohio on an "off-cycle" January to January schedule. Learn more about Jemma's story and how she snagged an off-cycle residency in today's episode! Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast

    44 min

  5. 03/14/2022

    My Journey to Residency & Match Story - Residency Series

    Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! I’m so excited to be adding to The Residency Series with these Match episodes at such a pivotal time of the year for those pursing residency.  If you don’t already know this about me, back in 2019 as a student I got the devastating news that I had not matched to a PGY1 residency in Phase I and thankfully I did end up matching to an incredible residency in Phase II.  Because of my experience I am on a mission to break the stigma of what it means to not match and hopefully give you all some really great insights and advice that you can apply to your personal pharmacy journey.  In honor of Phase I Match Day this week, I am releasing My Match Story episode that was originally published in March 2020! Stay tuned the rest of this week from more match stories from pharmacists of all different backgrounds, training and journeys! 00:00 Intro 00:40 Reproduction disclaimer 01:30 Match Stories Intro 02:57 My Match Story - recorded in 2020 03:25 When I knew I wanted to pursue a residency 04:50 How I prepared for residency as a student 06:00 GPA is NOT everything 08:00 Follow your own path 08:51 My organization involvement 10:50 Research opportunities 12:04 Internships 13:00 Think outside the box 13:50 Be you and set yourself apart 14:40 Choose strong APPE rotations & use them to your advantage 17:20 How I approached the application process 19:20 Phase I applications, interviews, & rank 23:40 Everything happens for a reason 26:30 Match Day 31:30 The candidates that should apply to Phase 2 32:00 My Match day final thoughts & reflections from 2020 34:16 BONUS content - my Phase II experience and reflections from present day 44:50 Outro Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast

    45 min

  6. 01/23/2022

    Flip the Script on Your Interviews - Residency Series

    Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! I am so excited to be adding to the residency series today! The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast is adding another interview centered episode BUT this time we are discussing what questions YOU should be asking during an interview! Flipping the script (you asking questions to your interviewers) is so important to get the full picture on a residency program, new job or other opportunity you are interviewing for. After all an interview is a two way street so lets treat it as such! The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast is thrilled to welcome our guest Shelby! Shelby graduated with her PharmD in May 2021 and is a current PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident. She is in the process of interviewing for PGY-2 Ambulatory Care programs. Shelby enjoys sharing her pharmacy journey with others on social media and provides advice for pharmacy school, clinical rotations, and the residency application process. You can find her on Instagram @shelbypharmd 00:00 Intro 00:40 Flipping the script 01:42 Meet our guest Shelby 03:58 What was the most challenging aspect of your PGY1 interviews? 06:34 Did you encounter a new challenge now that you're interviewing for PGY2s? 09:10 How do you decide what questions you want to ask during your interview? 11:25 Looking up interviewers ahead of time 13:00 Do you have a minimum number of questions you want prepared? 14:03 Different "groups" you can expect to interview with 15:22 Questions for current residents 20:44 Questions for preceptors or other clinical staff 27:10 Questions for RPD or leadership team 29:50 Final thoughts & advice 33:54 Outro Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast Visit my blog www.theluxepharmacist.com for even more content, like "6 Reasons to Become Board Certified as a Pharmacist" blog post mentioned in today's episode!

    34 min

  7. 01/23/2022

    Nailing the Interview - Residency Series

    *This episode is being reproduced from 2020* Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! Nailing Your Residency Interview is the third episode of The Luxe Pharmacist Residency Series. This episode is designed to cover all aspects of the interview process including areas like presentations and clinical assessments, the types of questions that are asked and overall advice on how to prepare. The episode ends with a fun Q&A section with questions submitted from listeners just like you! Additional Resources: Residency Questions List 10 Common Behavioral Interview Questions More on Behavioral Questions 00:00 Intro 00:40 Reproduction disclaimer 01:35 Interviews - everyone's favorite topic 02:15 Interview responses by residency programs 04:30 General format/flow of residency interviews (in-person) 05:43 What to wear & bring to your interview 09:02 Portfolios, patient cases, clinical Qs & presentations 19:20 Typical questions you can expect to be asked 21:00 S.T.A.R. Method 22:33 Flash card preparation 24:10 Two-part questions 25:30 Additional resources 26:00 Q&A 33:00 Outro Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast Visit my blog www.theluxepharmacist.com for even more content, like "How I decided to skip PGY2 and pursue a clinical position" blog post mentioned in today's episode!

    34 min

  8. 01/23/2022

    The 411 on Applications - Residency Series

    *This episode is being reproduced from 2019*  Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! The 411 On Applications is the second show in the residency series hosted by The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast. This episode is designed to help students and pharmacists applying to residency programs navigate the application process. This includes how to narrow down which programs to apply to, how to navigate the PhORCAS site and advice on your CV, letters of intent and letters of recommendation. For more information you can visit: ASHP/PhORCAS PhORCAS Site Video 00:00 Intro 00:40 Reproduction disclaimer 01:35 The 411 on applications introduction 02:15 How to narrow down programs to apply to 09:33 PhORCAS system 14:23 National Matching Services system 16:10 CV advice 22:05 Letter of intent advice 28:20 Letters of recommendation & advice on who to ask 35:25 Wrap up 36:00 Outro Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast Visit my blog www.theluxepharmacist.com for even more content, like "How I decided to skip PGY2 and pursue a clinical position" blog post mentioned in today's episode!

    36 min

  9. 01/23/2022

    Residency 101 - Residency Series

    *This episode is being reproduced from 2019* Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast - Residency Series! Residency 101 is the first of many shows included in the Residency Series by The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast. Each show in the residency series is designed to tackle one specific focus of residency applications and life as a resident. Are you wondering what a pharmacy residency is or why would someone choose to complete a residency over other jobs? Residency 101 has you covered! 00:00 Intro 00:40 Reproduction disclaimer 01:35 Residency 101 introduction 03:10 What is a pharmacy residency? 04:20 Resident salary 05:10 Why choose to do a residency? 08:00 What are the basic components of residency? 08:50 Types of residencies 10:00 Rotations 14:00 Research projects 15:40 Staffing 17:10 Wrap up & advice 19:07 Outro Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast Visit my blog www.theluxepharmacist.com for even more content, like "How I decided to skip PGY2 and pursue a clinical position" blog post mentioned in today's episode!

    20 min

  10. 01/12/2022

    New Year, New Job, New-ish Podcast

    Welcome to The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast! I am so excited to be launching this passion project on National Pharmacist Day! Today I cover my goals for 2022, what my new job is and why I chose to re-launch my podcast. I'm dedicating this episode to my incredible cousin Brooke, who is one of my biggest inspirations. Join us for a conversation on going after your dreams and see what could be in store for me this year as we close this episode out with a Tarot card reading! 00:00 Intro 00:43 New Year 04:01 New Job 07:28 New-ish Podcast 08:35 Cousin life 12:47 Going for your dreams 17:44 Just got for it 21:06 Tarot card reading 34:59 Outro Follow me on Instagram @theluxepharmacist & @theluxepharmacistpodcast Visit my blog www.theluxepharmacist.com for even more content, like "How I decided to skip PGY2 and pursue a clinical position" blog post mentioned in today's episode!

    35 min
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The Luxe Pharmacist Podcast empowers students and professionals in pharmacy or other healthcare roles to grow as professionals while maintaining their unique personality and sparkle. Hosted by Dr. Madeline Acquilano (@theluxepharmacist), a full-time Clinical Pharmacist and influencer. Madeline shares her experiences and advice on everything from succeeding in pharmacy school, to residency tips, career options, balancing it all and so much more!

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