Hello,
I recently graduated and became licensed. I work at walgreens and have been floating around, trying various shifts (like overnight), for about a month or so. As the title suggests, I'm not totally satisfied. Don't get me wrong, the job isn't bad or anything (tho it does have its moments)....it's just not fulfilling.
I've interned since 2nd year, starting at CVS and moved onto walgreens around 4th year. And I guess I never really liked the job, but I figured maybe if I become a pharmacist it'll be different....heh not really.
I also rotated at New York Presbyterian Hospital for 6 out of the 9 months of rotations, and did another 2 months at VA and Valley Hospital (1 retail...required). As a staff pharmacist, I think I'd go insane (I like human contact!) and following around clinical pharmacists made me realize that they don't really do much lol (at least in NY). They're like staff/retail pharmacists....only they're "specialized" and follow the doctors around. Again...not fulfilling
I'm 24 this year and wish to move on. Theres a few things I'm interested in.
First is pharmd jd. Are there any available on this forum? I have a few questions...such as schooling, job opportunities, what the job entails, etc.
Second would be md. I'm a bit scared with this one tho. The workload looks overwhelming. But a few quick questions. If I start next year, at what age would I be finishing up? Also, since I took most, if not all, the science courses, do I need any other pre-med classes or can I just apply for med school?
To be honest, my gpa coming out of pharmacy school isn't all too pretty. The first 2 and 1/2 years I slacked off (a miracle I survived), but the last 3 years or so I worked my butt off. Would this play a big role into the schools consideration in taking me? (wish i could use my HS gpa lol)
Any other paths or suggestions I may be available to take?
Finally, are any pharmacists out there truly happy with their job? None, not one of my friends are happy. They like the money just fine, but the job...eh. I'm ok with the pay cut long as I feel like i'm doing something....that I'm satisfied with the job I've done.
Sorry for going on and on.
But thank you for the read and any input. =]
edit: I like the contact with patients, so any manager type or industrial jobs is out. Hmmm...does being a pharmd jd mean I don't have contact with patients?
I recently graduated and became licensed. I work at walgreens and have been floating around, trying various shifts (like overnight), for about a month or so. As the title suggests, I'm not totally satisfied. Don't get me wrong, the job isn't bad or anything (tho it does have its moments)....it's just not fulfilling.
I've interned since 2nd year, starting at CVS and moved onto walgreens around 4th year. And I guess I never really liked the job, but I figured maybe if I become a pharmacist it'll be different....heh not really.
I also rotated at New York Presbyterian Hospital for 6 out of the 9 months of rotations, and did another 2 months at VA and Valley Hospital (1 retail...required). As a staff pharmacist, I think I'd go insane (I like human contact!) and following around clinical pharmacists made me realize that they don't really do much lol (at least in NY). They're like staff/retail pharmacists....only they're "specialized" and follow the doctors around. Again...not fulfilling
I'm 24 this year and wish to move on. Theres a few things I'm interested in.
First is pharmd jd. Are there any available on this forum? I have a few questions...such as schooling, job opportunities, what the job entails, etc.
Second would be md. I'm a bit scared with this one tho. The workload looks overwhelming. But a few quick questions. If I start next year, at what age would I be finishing up? Also, since I took most, if not all, the science courses, do I need any other pre-med classes or can I just apply for med school?
To be honest, my gpa coming out of pharmacy school isn't all too pretty. The first 2 and 1/2 years I slacked off (a miracle I survived), but the last 3 years or so I worked my butt off. Would this play a big role into the schools consideration in taking me? (wish i could use my HS gpa lol)
Any other paths or suggestions I may be available to take?
Finally, are any pharmacists out there truly happy with their job? None, not one of my friends are happy. They like the money just fine, but the job...eh. I'm ok with the pay cut long as I feel like i'm doing something....that I'm satisfied with the job I've done.
Sorry for going on and on.
But thank you for the read and any input. =]
edit: I like the contact with patients, so any manager type or industrial jobs is out. Hmmm...does being a pharmd jd mean I don't have contact with patients?
