21st Century PharmD

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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

Meet Sharmi! She is currently a fellow with the Iowa Pharmacy Association and has quite story to share. She explains how one path didn't work out as planned, so she kept an open mind and through networking, learned about another postgraduate opportunity. If you are considering a fellowship of any kind, looking for Midyear tips, or want to learn more about the power of networking, then listen to this episode! She also drops an amazing virtual interview tip you will not want to miss!  Thank you, Sharmi, and pharmacy is lucky to have you! Season 2 will feature inspiring pharmacists who have an important message for us all. Know someone I should interview? Email me at [email protected]. Looking for more personal and professional development with a pharmacy twist? Check out our website and facebook group!

Episode #10: Meet Gil! As a second career student, Gil brings maturity, perspective, and most importantly an understanding of his OWN strengths. We talk about how his faith has shaped him, how music moves him, and how a bumpy road sometimes leads to the greatest places. We are officially in double digits on our podcast! Has your college been featured yet? Email [email protected] to learn how to become a podcast guest! Interested in more student-focused content? Check out: www.21stcenturypharmd.com! Thank you for your support on my own bumpy journey :)

Epidsode #9: Meet Hussein! Allow Hussein to share his story with you – his journal from Somalia to Ethiopia to America will inspire you to push harder today. He gives it his all, gives back, and graciously gives his story to us. Hussein, thank you for showing us what it means to be humble and hard-working. The podcast has now featured students from pharmacy schools in Texas, New York, Nevada, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, Tennessee, Michigan, and Nebraska. Who should be featured next? Email: [email protected] Looking for more student-focused content: www.21stcenturypharmd.com

Episode 8: Meet Joe! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hear what a leader sounds like as a college student? Wish granted! Joe already has many characteristics of a pharmacy leader: bravery, self-awareness, gratitude, finding inspiration in humanities and other cultures, and the ability to go outside one's comfort zone.  Joe, your gifts have proven to us all that who we are at the beginning of our journey is not indicative of where we are today. Meet all of our podcast guests from other colleges of pharmacy: www.21stcenturypharmd.com/podcast Know someone who should be a future guest? Email: www.21stcenturypharmd.com/contact