So what is a "PharmD"?

[ZpackSux]

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Yes, I'm about 3 weeks in. Since my residency director has been out of town on official business, I've been mainly learning how to staff in the inpatient pharmacy. I have another week here, then will spend 4 weeks in outpatient. Then it's up on the floors for the rest of my residency. No staffing on weekends and no on-calls (this is why I ranked this program highly 😉 ), I will have to staff about 3 or 4 hours in the outpatient pharmacy every Thursday beginning in late September. I will also have to run a continuity of care clinic (part of my ambulatory care longitudinal experience) on Tuesdays for about 3.5 hours starting in late October. Amongst all of that are the usual journal clubs, presentations, and ASHP required research project. So far it's been good, everybody's been real patient with me and my many questions 😉

I guess that means you started it. Sorry about the cheap labor..

 

[ZpackSux]

On a serious note..

One of my staff pharmacist did 17 years for VA. He had 3 years of military as a pharmacist before joining VA. With 20 years of service, he has a full retirement package with VA. Not sure...but I think it's 60% to 80% of full salary for life.

On top of that he works full time here.. He's got it made. 👍

 

[LVPharm]

I guess that means you started it.

I suppose you're right!

Sorry about the cheap labor..

And taxpayers like you (assuming you are one 😉 ) oughta be thankful for peons like me willing to ***** themselves out to the gubmint for a year. Giving up 2/3 of my potential salary for a crappy stipend has offset the cost of approximately 90 military toilet seats @ $630 a piece. 👍 Our servicemen and women will be able to sit in glorious comfort because of my efforts! (**cue** Battle Hymn of the Republic)

What? I don't get a medal for this?! I quit...

 

[Asor]

Hi LVPharm,

I can't believe how fast time flies. Last time I talked (wrote) to you I was asking for advise regarding USN. I knew you were getting close to finishing your studies out there and failed to congratulate you when you did make it through. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!It has to be such a great feeling! Only the best to you, Dr. LVPharm. Asor

 

[LVPharm]

Hi LVPharm,

I can't believe how fast time flies. Last time I talked (wrote) to you I was asking for advise regarding USN. I knew you were getting close to finishing your studies out there and failed to congratulate you when you did make it through. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!It has to be such a great feeling! Only the best to you, Dr. LVPharm. Asor

Thanks! It's good to be out of school 😉 Good luck to you!