Was it hard to find a Pharmacist Job after Graduating?
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We recently had 3 pharmacists retire at the hospital I work in. We placed a want ad for the 3 positions. We got over 400 resumes from licensed pharmacists looking for work. My boss showed me a very thick stack of resumes and said "it's a nightmare out there".
love your channel, you give me hope. i am a second year pharmacy student from sweden. good job Paul.
Thank you for this helpful video!
Just throwing this out there. Was a tech for 15 years prior to pharmacist. If you want to live in a crowded area then yes you will compete for a job. If you are willing to move then there are unlimited job opportunities in any field of choice plus bonuses plus more pay. You do not have to live in the middle of nowhere. Places like these are even located right outside major metro areas. People just want to work and live within a mile of work rather than outside the city. Just live outside the nonsense of city life and rake in the benefits. Anyone who says the market is saturated just ask them where they live and how far they commute. Too many spoiled people want to walk to work or work down the street. Every time I hear saturation it really bothers me as we are so short handed outside major cities that we shut pharmacies down due to lack of pharmacists whether it be within or relief.
rural area - i commute 30 - 70miles. this yr they hired +16 extra pharmacists. so rural is bad too
Not just pharmacy, almost ALL STEM majors find it difficult to find jobs. Thanks to all these expensive schools, the youth is struggling financially.
+Fargo Alex yes so true. I 'm engineering major and it's so difficult just to get interview. you need 5 years experience for entry level job. just ridiculous
There are no jobs for pharmacists due to the supersaturation of graduating pharmacists!
There are no dream jobs anymore and salaries are decreasing! I was just offered a position that is 18 dollars ah hour less then I made 5 years ago
+Carolyn Pitchford I know a pharmacist who was out of work for 1 yr and finally took a job at $25 an hr as a private contractor and has to pay his own taxes and SS,etc. He has no health insurance or benefits. He has his MTM certification and compounding certification as well. There are NOOOOOOO jobs!
You should re-make this video; updated with 2020 information/statistics/experiences!
Can you please do a video on tips or just anything like that on how to network in college and all that please?
Most new Pharmacists I know work retail and they have told me they feel there is no way out. All that is left really is research and hospitals do nationwide researches to hire the best, so you can figure out the odds.
Hi, I just finished my PY1 year, and I am beginning a job as a hospital intern. As I enter my PY2 year, Im trying to research potential "summer internships" for next summer. Im in Philly, and we have allot of big Pharma companies here. I understand industry is very hard to get into. Can you address how to go about getting a summer internship in industry, at the VA hospital, or in long term care... Also any general advice you have for a PY2. Thank You.
I'm an LPN, yes I have a good job with the state of NC but I so wished I would have become a pharmacist. I just couldn't afford university tuition. I admire you all.
Hey Paul , can you make a video on how overseas pharmacists are able to work in USA - the type of study / courses they'll need to take ?
Where are you ? You have not post any other video 😩
Hello Paul,
I have a question about the pharmacy program, because I graduate community college this June and I am trying to Finish pre-pharmacy requirements classes that I have left.
1) If I get accept in Pharm School, Are they allow me to take class part-time or they schedule that I have to follow ????
2) English is my second language, I am very afraid that I cannot do well and might get kick out the program if I was behind of most other students.. I got a B on calculus, chemistry and biology, but I took most of them in different time..
So, what do you think about what I can do in my position now?? and any recommend from you??
Thank You very much
Please make another video explaining the debt and lack of job availability for future graduates. Pharmacy is no longer a good profession to enter.
Hello, can you help me about pharmaceutical prescription in your country ?
Good luck finding one now!
In my country we study pharmacy for 6 years our study programme is more complex and after graduation you are jobless the only thing you can find is delegation in a drugs company and it's not stable or work in a pharmacy with a really poor pay tchek, you can do a residency in toxicology, biochemistry.,microbiology, analytical chemistry...... But you have to study another 3-5 years and hell I'm not doing that
what did you say at the end?
It's all about networking. Plus it's good to work as an intern and the manager may offer them a position if they're good.
bremenfan29 hi, I'm a foreign pharm.D grad I was thinking about clearing the NAPLEX but now hearing about the saturation, I'm getting second thoughts. So should I study for Naplex ?
@@Lone_wolf_31 I am a foreign pharmacist and I got my license in California. I have been trying to get a job anywhere in California but I did not get even a single interview. I really regret the time, the effort and the money.
Hey, I am in UK and hopefully will get into pharmacy school later this year, I plan on moving to USA after I graduate and was wondering how I would "network" to find a well paid job, like what do you mean?
School here in the USA is way too expensive.
Question: How exactly do you get a pharmacy license? Also, how would you go about getting a license in another state from the one you are currently in/went to school in? Thanks.
Once you finish school you are eligible for the licensing exam. In NY to be licensed you have to take 3 exams. 1st is the NAPLEX which is general questions about drugs, pharmacology, etc. 2ed test is the law test which is mostly about the legal aspects of pharmacy (how to handle narcotics....etc.). 3ed is a compounding exam (a 2 day exam) where you prepare products and answer questions about ad mixtures and prescriptions under the supervision of licensed pharmacists who grade you. You must score at least a 75 on all 3 to get a license.
hi paul I really need your advice!
So I'm attending a community college this fall and I just graduated high school. My plan was to actually major in Italian but have all the pre-pharmacy courses under my belt so I'd stand out when it comes to transferring. I want to try and get into USC and attain my bachelors degree in Italian; then try to get into their pharmacy program from there since I saw they were rated #3 for their program. But, my question for you is do you think I'm heading in the right direction or do you think I should major in something else. PLEASE HELP! (btw I love and watch all your videos)
Hi Kimmie, before choosing any profession I strongly recommend that you research the job market. See what the demand for your chosen profession is. I am in NYC and right now things are pretty bad for new pharmacy grads. I heard its a little worse in the west coast. That said, you have a few things going for you. First, USC is an excellent choice and if you plan on working in a clinical setting (such as a hospital), it will go a long way.....not so much if you plan on working for retail pharmacy. Second, although the job market for pharmacists has gotten worse, there is no say what it will be like when you finish pharmacy school (although I don't see a major improvement in demand). Make your decision carefully as a career in pharmacy involves a considerable investment.
you do have really good skin
I graduated in 2015. I had 3 job offers before graduating. The market is not dried up everywhere. The catch is, you may have to be willing to sell your soul to CVS or Walgreens. I did Walgreens for 5-6 months while I looked for a different job. Now I work 6-2:30 Monday through Friday at a desk doing MTM and Med Rec.
Hermes Trismegistus at least UNC is trying to protect the profession.
Hi if anyone can answer this it'll be grateful.
I'm a foreign pharm.D graduate, currently planning to take the NAPLEX. But after hearing the saturation I'm getting second thoughts. So how are my chances of getting into a pharmacy ?
phalgun rao slime to none. it is worser then when u posted this comment.
Hi, Paul. I've been watching your video for quite a while.
I am currently P3 in Texas and is extremely interested in working in seattle area once I graduate.
My area has extremely saturated job market for the pharmacists and some of recent graduates from my college actually had hard time finding jobs.
Would it be similar case in your area as well?
What's your opinion of job market in seattle?
I would greatly appreciate your response. :)
P.S. you are basically living my dream right now! practicing pharmacist in Seattle with all your loans paid off!!!!!!
Hey Paul I was wondering did you get a B.A before applying to pharmacy school or did you just fulfill the pre reqs for your school? Thank you
+yourdad178 Why would you go into pharmacy? Are you not reading that there are no jobs? In 5 yrs it will be worse and the pharmacies will have kiosks.....SO NOT got into Pharmacy. Get your PA and you will be able to be your own boss and not have some evil supervisor breathing down your neck, waiting to replace you.
Hey man, how old are you?
Hi sir, I am a Pharmacist working in Dubai from India vth 2 yr Diploma Pharmacy and 4 yr Bachelor Pharmacy on 2004.
1. Am I eligible to appear for NAPLEX
2. How can I get a Pharmacist job there
3. How much salary monthly or yearly before and after tax
4. Wife software Engineer. Any job possibilities.
Pls reply
Do u think is a good idea. To use online to serch for a pharmist job. Like indeed or monster.
Of course.
Dear pharmacy student,
I have recently graduated high school. I've decided to attend a community college and then transfer to a 4 year university. I will be majoring in chemistry; however, I have noticed that in order to major in chem you have to go through certain levels of difficult math classes (at least for me because math is not my cup of tea).
Is the math prerequisite in order to be accepted into pharmacy school really high?
Thank you!
that is cool! i wish you the best of luck!
You need a calculus class. Most pharmacy programs require that you have at least a B average in your sciences and math to get into the pharmacy program.
+jtiwana24 that's so true don't ever listen to people who say oh its hard it can't be done. They want secure for themselves a better job market. Fight through it and you will achieve your goals. On flip side I want Pharamacy to be super saturated bastards making 100,000 for selling drugs legally.
+Rai Maun pharmacist do much much more than just dispensing drugs.
Avi Pharmd what else do they do?
How many statistics based classes do pharmacists take throughout pharmacy school?
So far I have only taken one semester of biostatistics as a pre req. and from what I can tell with my specific school is that there are no additional statistics requirements beyond that.
Would I be able to find a job in a different state other than the one that i graduated pharmacy school from?
Your prospects are better in states that are in middle america. Especially a state that does not have a pharmacy school.
Hey, whatever state you relocating to- find out what their state pharmacy board requires. Every state has different laws. In Louisiana you are required to earn 200 pharmacy hours after receiving your permit. So you need to look into that and always find out and keep your laws in your pocket.
Free markets will ALWAYS reign supreme. Supply and demand. Increase supply with a falling demand will equal disaster. Ron Paul 2020...
If I do pharmacy school I just want to retail pharmacy or ltc. No one wants to work retail so I am okay. I'm at CVS as a tech. I am not kidding, I would be ok working there as a staff rph
hi paul! i have a very important question. I dont know when to apply to pharmacy school. do i take my pcat the year before in the spring and contirnue taking classes in the fall? then hopefully get in the next fall? so i apply spring 2015, and get in fall 2016? what do i do with fall 2014 if i finished all my pre reqs? can i start my bachelors classes
I finished my first year and I regret it. I'm greatly considering leaving and applying to med school.
do it!! i wish i had done that after the first yr, but i had family expectations so couldn't quit.
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hi, i am currently a pre-pharmacy student and i was wondering what is a GPA that would make me "competitive" to get accepted into pharmacy school?
3.6/4. I've seen 3.0 before. I'm not a pharmacist but have family.
Recently the pharmacy school I went to (NYC) has raised in GPA requirement for the pharmacy program. It went up from a 3.0 to 3.2. The problem is that you have 1000 potential candidates for 200 available seats....and all those candidates have a GPA of 3.2 or above.....so they take the strongest 200......which means that those accepted have a 3.6 or above. A professor I worked with told me that this years pharmacy class is especially strong and much stronger then my year. When I applied in 1998 there were 600 applicants for 200 seats and I got in with a 3.48. in 2006 I heard they had over 2000 applicants for those 200 seats. That said, I don't want to discourage of in trying. There are other variables that they consider.....like a strong passion for the profession, leadership, and other strong interests (which you can make known during the interview).
Dude, there not a particular competitive GPA anymore. A 3.0 is good enough for pharmacy. And if I were you seriously intern in either hospital and or retail to establish your network. Pharmacy saturation is real. Do not be that student that has not worked in a pharmacy after you graduate.
Also go to a state school. If you go to a state school 3.3 is good enough. Do not apply to schools over 20k a year.
Do u have to be good at chemistry to go to pharmacy school.
obviously
No. That would be chemical engineer.
God no. You just have to be able to comprehend organic chemistry and algebra. Most of pharmacy school is slightly diluted medical school with more exams, less anatony, and a hard focus on the medications.
How much do you get now?
you dont do it for the money or youre just stupid.
This guy is being politically correct and over hyping the potential positives of pharmacy. Do you truthfully seeing provider status being the saving grace of pharmacy?