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How To Switch From Retail to Hospital Pharmacy

Do you want to switch from retail to hospital pharmacy? Read on to learn more about obstacles and how to overcome these barriers.

Career Advice, Clinicians, PharmacistsRoss PhanMay 15, 2026job market, job search strategy, job hunt tips, skill gaps, board certification exam qualifications, resume, residency, hospital pharmacy, retail to hospital pharmacy, burnoutComment

What You Need to Know About Remote Pharmacy Work

Do you want to work from home (WFH) as a remote pharmacist? Read about various WFH options for pharmacists, determine which remote work is the best fit for you, and learn how to improve your competitive edge for these opportunities.

Career Advice, Clinicians, PharmacistsRoss PhanMay 15, 2026job market, job search strategy, job hunt tips, skill gaps, work from home, workaholics, Ross Phan, remote work, job satisfaction, resumeComment

Nonprofit Resources for Affording Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Are you concerned about being able to afford your medications? Although this post focuses on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the tips and resources may apply to other medical conditions. Read on to learn about nonprofit resources that may help you afford treatment for your medical condition.

Wellness, Clinicians, PharmacistsRoss PhanMarch 24, 2024expensive medications, financial burden, copay assistance, copay, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles, travel costs, expenses, local county health organizations, state health organizations, nonprofits, assistance programs, NeedyMeds, National Council on Aging, BenefitsCheckUp, The Assistance Fund, Patient Advocate Foundation, Patient Access Network Foundation, PAN, FundFinder, RxOutreach, nonprofit mail-order pharmacy, Operation Walk USA, knee replacement, hip replacement, operation, eligibility criteria, no cost, surgery, Medicare, Medicaid, Extra Help, Medicare Rights Center, State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, PACE, Simplefill, prescription, advocate, prescription advocacy program, costly medications, medication costs, funds, grants, chronic diseases, foundations, manufacturers, payment plans, low interest, interest free, social network, community, religious organization, support, income assistance, food assistance, housing programs, medication access, office visits, copay relief funds, copay relief programs, low income, uninsured, underinsured, charityComment

Understanding Pharmacy Board Certifications and Residencies

Interested in knowing more about next steps a pharmacist can take after pharmacy school? Read on to increase your understanding about residency training and board certifications for pharmacists.

What Is an Orphan Drug? Learn How and When a Medication is Given This Designation

Are you curious how medications for rare diseases are developed? If so, read on to learn more about these “orphan drugs” for rare medical conditions.

Clinicians, Pharmacists, WellnessRoss PhanSeptember 15, 2021orphan drugs, Orphan Drug Act, post-market approval, post-market studies, expensive medications, manufacturer benefits, manufacturer incentives, Ross PhanComment

How to be Productive While Working From Home

Although working from home has its perks, it can also be an uphill battle. Consider reading on for some potentially useful tips in helping you improve your productivity and achieve better work-life alignment.

Career Advice, Clinicians, PharmacistsRoss PhanSeptember 2, 2021remote work, work from home, quality of life, career tips, Ross PhanComment

The Quantic Finish

Waited too long for an update about the Quantic MBA program? Thank you so much for being patient; and please read on for my update, review, studying tips, and recommendation!

Business, Clinicians, Pharmacists, Career AdviceRoss PhanAugust 18, 2020life-long learning, Smartly, EMBA, Quantic, studying tips, Quantic Review, Ross PhanComment

To have a Career Coach or not to have....

Is a career development coach worth the investment? Read on to find out how a career coach could help you assess your options, move forward, and achieve work-life alignment!

Dear Pre-Health Undergraduate Student….

Are you a pre-health undergraduate student? Read on to find some college survival tips that might help you avoid some pitfalls!

Clinicians, Pharmacists, Career AdviceRoss PhanMarch 5, 2019life-long learning, college survival tips, pre-health, undergraduate, workaholics, family drama, volunteer experience, balancing act, studying tips, Ross Phan Comments

To be a Resident or not to be....

Do you want to be a clinical pharmacist; but are you on the fence about residency? Read on to find some helpful tips that might help you decide for or against residency!

The Quantic Choice

Want to obtain an MBA without breaking your piggy bank? Keep reading to know more about an e-learning start-up that is innovatively disrupting the provision of traditional education.