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39/hr?? for a clinical specialty pharmacist?
39/hr?? for a clinical specialty pharmacist?
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39/hr?? for a clinical specialty pharmacist?
I'll stay in chain retail, thank you... even if it's loony-tuney.Starting salary for newly minted pharmacists are decreasing especially in the hospital where they know they have lots of demand and limited supply. I've heard from a few sources that they are starting people out in the 85 K range in some hospitals.
Starting salary for newly minted pharmacists are decreasing especially in the hospital where they know they have lots of demand and limited supply. I've heard from a few sources that they are starting people out in the 85 K range in some hospitals.
Out of curiosity, I checked clinical pharmacy jobs...and the pay at Pitt is really pitiful (38-44 per hour). Some of these positions are making me nervous, for some reason.
Yea I've seen and heard the same. It seems like a growing number of students I talk to (all years) are actively pursuing and seeking a Hospital positions and/or Residencies. I can't imagine there are that many hospital positions available or up for grabs. Very high demand and limited supply will mean that the ball is in the employer's court and they can ultimately dictate salary...or slowly lower it as many are doing across the board. But of course, I'm merely speaking to the choir.
It's the minimum though, probably you wont get paid exactly $39, but that's the established pay rate. Also, I noticed that they prefer pharmD with residency so again that may also factor in pay. If you're a pharmD with no experience you get paid close to the above of the minimum, but if you have experience, you get paid close to $44.
Yeah. Well. It's like pharmacy world 2004 in the residency world now. Seems like there are jobs for specialists. But when 50% of classes go into residencies at some schools...something can't add up, you'd think.
Starting salary for newly minted pharmacists are decreasing especially in the hospital where they know they have lots of demand and limited supply. I've heard from a few sources that they are starting people out in the 85 K range in some hospitals.
This is all in perspective of the cost of education, of course. I still think 80k is a lot of money. But not when my school charges 200k!!
But there are many pharmacy schools charging in the 35,000-40,000 range for tuition only. In-state is ridiculously competitive, no surprise. Still think going to pharmacy school is a wise option during this economy, regardless of the cost. Now 250k+ is pushing it.Nobody should be paying 200k for a PharmD. In my opinion, paying anything over 100k right now is an unwise investment.
But there are many pharmacy schools charging in the 35,000-40,000 range for tuition only. In-state is ridiculously competitive, no surprise. Still think going to pharmacy school is a wise option during this economy, regardless of the cost. Now 250k+ is pushing it.
If you are still asking this question, then you are definitely phucked.I've been accepted to Touro College of Pharmacy in New York and the estimated cost of attendance (including transportation/housing/etc.) is estimated at around 70+k per year, which is ~ 280+ for 4 years.
Am I phucked?
You really live up to your screen name... I completely disagree with your statement.But there are many pharmacy schools charging in the 35,000-40,000 range for tuition only. In-state is ridiculously competitive, no surprise. Still think going to pharmacy school is a wise option during this economy, regardless of the cost. Now 250k+ is pushing it.
No, you're pushing it. But that doesn't mean you're doomed.I've been accepted to Touro College of Pharmacy in New York and the estimated cost of attendance (including transportation/housing/etc.) is estimated at around 70+k per year, which is ~ 280+ for 4 years.
Am I phucked?
Don't know exactly what you're disagreeing about...pharmacy tuition or the job market? I meant to say that it is not unusual to see pharm students with 100-150k in debt, but that shouldn't discourage them from avoiding the profession. But you're a pharmacist, so you know more than I do. I'll see for myself what will happen in the upcoming years.You really live up to your screen name... I completely disagree with your statement.
Hard to argue with this. I also forgot to mention about the salary decrease, which is a huge burden.While not an end-all/be-all rule or exactly what the topic here, but regarding is it "worth it" and the dropping salaries..........
A good rule is not to graduate with more student loan debt that what you will make your first year in the profession you are going into......
So, good luck to all of those with >150K in debt.
If pharmacist salaries go down to the 80's/90's, as long as your student loan debt won't exceed that amount, you'll probably be okay and it's still possibly a good ROI.
Sorry, I meant just this sentence that I disagree with, especially the "regardless of the cost" part.Still think going to pharmacy school is a wise option during this economy, regardless of the cost.
Nobody should be paying 200k for a PharmD. In my opinion, paying anything over 100k right now is an unwise investment.
I've been accepted to Touro College of Pharmacy in New York and the estimated cost of attendance (including transportation/housing/etc.) is estimated at around 70+k per year, which is ~ 280+ for 4 years.
Am I phucked?
Income based repayment
Income based repayment
Let's expand on that "chasing the dream" part, because I want to argue against schools exploiting students with this. I still believe in a free market, but one of the problems is there is no real correlation between the cost charged for tuition and the quality of the service (brand new private diploma mills) or the job prospects and salary. So there is huge overvaluation. Then students are using borrowed money and things like PSLF so they don't care how much they spend. This is overleverage. Hmm, aren't these hallmarks of a bubble?But, unfortunately tuition is through the roof everywhere and everyone is "chasing the dream".
Where is Z at when you need commentary?
Income based repayment
IBR eligibility is decided on how much you earn in a year. Over 60 k you aren't eligible. Sorry.
At the base pay, it's right around that California retail dood who's paying his pharmacists $82K so I wouldn't say $39.60 per hour is that low..
What you guys see is that $39 is min and $44 is mid. But what you don't see is the top of the scale which I bet is near or over $50 per hour. But they didn't disclose that.
Also, it being an HIV clinic, they're wanting a PGY2 trained ID pharmacist. And it is an awesome setting for someone who wants to be in that setting. It's most likely a M-F 8-4 cushy position. And a PGY2 ID pharmacist should demand a min $45 per hour.
I would say it's a sweet gig with a tremendous amount of potential to grow from. Being affiliated with UF and teaching would be fun.
If you're qualified for this sort of a setting, the quality of life and the professional fulfillment would be much better than slaving away at a retail joint any day.
Not quite, it's a simple linear computation. If the midpoint is 44.10 and the minimum is 39.60 the maximum is (44.10 - 39.60) + 44.10 = 48.60.
Also, unless there is something exceptional about you, a new hire is generally going to start below midpoint.
http://www.linkedin.com/answers/hiring-human-resources/compensation-benefits/HRH_CMP/440090-13501880
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_...t-your-coworker-makes-more-money-than-you-do/
Whoa. I was working in hospital making $44.00/hr in the early 90's...well before the pharmacist shortage hit. In 2012, that any starting pharmacist job (outside of the military or government) would pay this low is a very bad sign for the future of pharmacy.
Really? When I was in school in the early 90s CA pharmacists barely cracked $30 per hour. In fact my first pharmacist job outside of CA in the 90s paid $19.75 per hour. Salary increase started around 96.
The magic number in 1995 in ca which was the highest paying region in the country was$60k per year. So you were an outlier wherever you were.
If it survives. Government has a track record of changing terms, like whats going on with subsidized student loans. I personally wouldnt count on a bailout when planning for the next 25 years.
Unfortunately we keep.cranking out pharmacists more than ever while the real estate market quickly shut it down. This is the biggest challenge yet. If you're a pharmacist that can be quickly.replaced by another one who has a pulse, maybe you're at the highest risk group. Im confident that most pharmacistsin inpatient setting will face less salary scrutiny than others albeit there are staffing productivity pressures everywhere.