23 episodes
The Happy Pharm Life Podcast Sierra Richard, PharmD, BCPPS
-
- Education
Dr. Sierra Richard, PharmD, BCPPS has worked in pharmacy for nearly 12 years. She has seen so much of what pharmacy has to offer: retail, hospital, ambulatory, care and research, but she also saw what happens to your life when you only focus on pharmacy. After experiencing burnout early in her pharmacy career and recovering from burnout to live a happy life she became determined to help others find their own Happy Pharm Life. She discovered pharmacy could give her a lot in life, but it couldn't give her a happy life on its own so she created a life she loves and is helping you do the same.
-
Navigating Personnel Placement Service (PPS) at ASHP Midyear with Dr. Michaela Hayes
PPS or the Personnel Placement Service could be a game changer for your pharmacy career, but what exactly is PPS? How should you prepare? Is it really worth the cost? In this episode, Dr. Micaela Hayes and I dive into navigating the PPS process at ASHP Midyear so you are ready to make the most out of your ASHP Midyear experience!
Mentioned in this episode:
Residency Resources from Dr. Micaela Hayes
Pharmacy Residency Application Workshop Registration
About this week's guest, Dr. Micaela Hayes:
Micaela Hayes, PharmD is a clinical ambulatory care pharmacist who completed her PGY1 pharmacy residency in ambulatory care at Wake Forest Baptist Health and her PGY2, also in ambulatory care, at Duke University Hospital.
She is the CEO and Founder of a company called Tailored Pharmacist Services, which provides personalized clinical pharmacist access to physician offices, patients, businesses, and pharmacy learners through clinical pharmacist consulting services.
She is also known as the @TheFaithfulPharmD on Instagram and YouTube, where she creates free content and provides personalized, one-on-one coaching to help pharmacy learners successfully navigate the pharmacy residency application process.
She personally completed ASHP's Personal Placement Services (PPS) during her PGY2 residency application season as well as during her job search at the 2022 Midyear Clinical Meeting. -
Empowering Women in Pharmacy: A Journey Through History and a Path Forward with Dr. Carlene Link
Women have been involved in pharmacy since they were called apothecaries, but as the profession transitioned into modern medicine, women were left behind. It wasn’t until the mid to late 1800s that women were being recognized as pharmacists. In this special episode for Women Pharmacists Day, Dr. Carlene Link and I discuss the current state of women in pharmacy, our experience as women pharmacists, and our predictions for the future of pharmacy. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Grab Carlene's Free SOS Guide.
Click here for the full show notes -
Pharmacist Walkouts: How did we get here?
October is American Pharmacists Month, it could also be the month that pharmacists go on strike to protest poor working conditions and unsafe staffing. In this episode I dive into the history of the pharmacy profession, the rise of chain drugstores and PBMs, and the questions surrounding the possible walkouts in the near future.
I went a little crazy with the resources for this one so if you want any of the references, you can click here for the full show notes. -
The Pharmacist's Guide to Board Certification: Pros and Cons
Join me for another episode as I dive into the world of board certification in pharmacy specialties. If you're a recent pharmacy graduate, in a residency, or within two years of graduation, this episode is just for you.
Discover the pros and cons, gain insights on making the right choice, and get ready for a deeper dive into this important career decision.
Episode resources:
Get my Free Guide for New Pharmacists: https://www.happypharmlife.com/mistakes
Exam Results History: https://bpsweb.org/exam-results-history/
BPS Specialties: https://bpsweb.org/bps-specialties/
BPS Candidate’s Guide: https://bpsweb.org/candidates-guide/
How to Apply for the BCPPS Exam: https://youtu.be/IgypCGgqW_g
Taking the BCPPS Exam? Watch this First: https://youtu.be/BqlR65B_eJk -
Stop Email Overwhelm: My Strategy for Tackling Your Email Inbox as a Busy Pharmacist
Inbox overwhelm is a real thing. If you have ever stared at your inbox hoping all the emails would magically disappear, you understand what I'm talking about. In this episode, I share how I manage the 15,000 emails that come through my inbox each month as an investigational drug service pharmacist as well as my organizational strategies to keep everything straight.
Join New Pharmacist Society: https://www.newpharmacistsociety.com
Full Show Notes: https://www.happypharmlife.com/126 -
What pharmacist career path is best? Community, Hospital, or Industry Pharmacy
In this episode, I am comparing 3 common areas of pharmacy: community, hospital, and industry. We are diving into the job duties, the hours, where these pharmacists work, and how much they are paid. You don't want to miss out on this episode!
Resources for Residency Candidates:
Residency Interview Masterclass: https://www.happypharmlife.com/residency-interview-masterclass-sign-up-form
Rock Solid Rank List Guide:
In this episode, I am comparing 3 common areas of pharmacy: community, hospital, and industry. We are diving into the job duties, the hours, where these pharmacists work, and how much they are paid. You don't want to miss out on this episode!
Resources for Residency Candidates:
Residency Interview Masterclass
Rock Solid Rank List Guide
Full show note can be found here.