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In this article, I had the opportunity to share my first-year experience on the Knoxville campus of the UTHSC College of Pharmacy. Thank you to UTHSC and Nathan Ball for including me and my story. Check out the full article to dive deeper into my experiences and insights about the UTHSC College of Pharmacy. https://lnkd.in/e_kQjuSc

See you all at GMU: The Faculty Development Workshop on Best Practices for Assessment in Pharmacy Education!

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Have you tuned into the Pharmacy Fika podcast? 📻 Their most recent episode dives into the work of preparing future pharmacy educators and features P4 Mira Haddad!

Do you want to learn more why now is a great time to go into pharmacy? Check out my article titled “The Pivotal Role of Pharmacists.” #SamfordPharmacy

Dear Deans of Pharmacy Schools, Let me break it down for you. have you visited a Walgreens lately? Have you come , unannounced to one of the sites where your students are having rotations? Better, have you spoken to a community Chain Pharmacist lately and asked her or him what is it like to work in those environments today? You are partnering with individuals who don’t work in a pharmacy and who will not survive 5 mins there. They do not live the daily overwhelming conditions. They are not the ones who are getting yelled at; cussed, insulted. They are not the ones who are being asked to put their lives, that of their patients and their licenses at risk for the sake of metrics. You, Deans of Pharmacy Schools, thought it was acceptable with all you have heard and seen lately, to “ partner” with individuals who sit their asses in a nice office and drink lattes and eat quinoa salad for lunches…while their technicians don’t make a liveable wage, don’t get to go to the bathroom or eat. Really? Have you thought about actually partner with real , practicing pharmacists? Binding with state associations and board of pharmacy to advocate for better working conditions? Again, cries from your students falling on deaf ears and being so out of touch from reality. And I know I will probably be banned from any school after this… but really…you can and you must do better. Walgreens and any chains, are not the first allies you should choose to address the horror your students are facing. This was not ok yesterday…it is not ok today or tomorrow. We do not break this cycle of abuse by locking arms with companies with toxic culture. I said what I said. https://lnkd.in/gykhman9

October is American Pharmacists Month, and we are highlighting Ole Miss pharmacy alums daily to celebrate all the fantastic work pharmacists do! Pharmacists are crucial members of the healthcare field and use their medical expertise in various career paths. Hi everyone! I am Elizabeth Patton, an alumnus of the School of Pharmacy class of 2018. I am the Director of Pharmacy and consultant Pharmacist at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. Why would you encourage a student to pursue pharmacy? In the field of pharmacy, the possibilities of practice are so vast. As the scope of practice continues to expand, so will the many opportunities afforded to us. Within the field, you could work in retail, military, public health, ambulatory care, specialty, industry, academia, institutional, long-term care, etc. We play a major role in the healthcare team and are most times the most accessible to the patients. It is so rewarding to serve the community in this capacity. What do you love about being a pharmacist? I love being able to provide optimal care for our patients, and I love the trust that they have in us to provide that care. I also love being able to serve and give back to a population that has done so much for us. What do you love about the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy? Ole Miss SOP provides an environment for you to really explore the many opportunities that are out there. While the curriculum is rigorous, the support and encouragement are always there. The connections with all the pharmacy organizations practicing pharmacists, as well as the access to a wide array of rotation opportunities, really help the students see and experience all that the field of pharmacy has to offer. #PharmacistMonth #ForPharmacy

Excited to be part of this challenge! It's vital to prioritize our well-being amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities. Long shifts, constant learning, and the pressure of patient care can indeed be taxing. However, neglecting our physical and mental health only exacerbates these challenges. Maintaining balance is KEY; regular exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate rest bolster our physical resilience, enabling us to tackle each day with vigor. Equally crucial is nurturing our mental wellness through mindfulness, stress management, and seeking support when needed. A healthy pharmacist is better equipped to provide optimal care to patients, fostering a positive ripple effect throughout the healthcare system. So, let's heed the call to prioritize self-care—it's not just a luxury but a necessity for sustained excellence in our profession. #PharmFitChallenge

AACP supports all pharmacists in their demands for safe and efficient working conditions in our nation’s community pharmacy settings. Without these improvements, patient access to pharmacists will be reduced, the training of student pharmacists will suffer, and future pharmacist recruitment will continue to decline. “Current and prospective pharmacy students are the future of our profession and deserve safe, high-quality rotation and practice sites in order to deliver patient-centered care,” said AACP President Craig Cox, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. AACP is working closely with community pharmacy employers to help implement transformative improvements that will address workplace conditions and strengthen the role of pharmacists. We are confident that employers are committed to making these critical changes. For more: https://ow.ly/Sij350PZQHH

October is American Pharmacists Month, and we are highlighting Ole Miss pharmacy alums daily to celebrate all the fantastic work pharmacists do! Pharmacists are crucial members of the healthcare field and use their medical expertise in various career paths. Hi everyone! I am Christina Epps, an alumnus of the School of Pharmacy class of 2023. I am a PGY-1 Resident at The Mississippi State Department of Health Pharmacy Why would you encourage a student to pursue pharmacy? The pharmacy profession is highly diverse. You can work in a hospital, community, or industry or even perform research. Your involvement in the healthcare space will change not one but many lives. What do you love about being a pharmacist? I love being a readily available medication specialist to patients and other healthcare professionals. As a resident of the MSDH pharmacy, I am committed to providing optimal patient care for the underserved and advocating for resources needed to better health-related outcomes in the state of Mississippi. What do you love about the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy? The UMSOP played a major role in my growth as a healthcare professional. My professors, preceptors, and peers motivated me to show up as the best version of myself so I could learn how to be an exceptional pharmacist. #PharmacistMonth #ForPharmacy