Pharmacist 101: 101 Tips to Start, Grow, and Succeed as a Pharmacist From A to Z

In Pharmacist 101, you will learn these top lessons from a real pharmacist. • Evaluation of the real pharmacy lifestyle • Broken down into sections for before pharmacy school, during pharmacy school, during rotations, and after graduation • Additional chapters on finance and extra reading suggestions • Expanded lesson on surprising areas within the field of pharmacy that pharmacists can be found • Step-by-step description of application process for getting into pharmacy school • Step-by-step description of process for taking pharmacy board exams and obtaining licensure after graduation • The real value of experience before and during pharmacy school • General guidelines for conducting yourself on rotations • Tips to establish solid professional relationships • Discussion of critical classes within the pharmacy curriculum • Considerations for elective courses in pharmacy school • Information about continuing education requirements after graduation • How to handle and prevent mistakes within healthcare • Balancing life and professional obligations • Writing and updating your Curriculum Vitae • Resources for determining your school of choice • Suggestions for dual degree programs • How to establish a specialty, if you so choose • Brief overview of sciences required for entry into pharmacy school • Differences between residencies and fellowships and when each may be applicable • Establishing connections within the field • Conducting yourself professionally About the Expert Ann Klemz, PharmD, is a hospital pharmacist from Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus in 2012. She has worked in the field of pharmacy as a technician, intern, and pharmacist for over twenty years. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.