I love that your office area at the end was a patient room years ago based on the wall items. I am a health IT (PACS) guy now and what got me into this field was being born with a congenital heart defect. I want you to know that no matter what your future holds, you are the glue that makes sure people like me live happy and healthy lives. Your input is so important in-patient care!
great job ! thx for making a daily life of clinical pharmacist ! My GF was a clinical pharmacist, in cardiology like you LOLLL. She is currently a medical student, but, from time to time, she works as a part-time clinical pharmacist too.
Im going to be starting MPharm at University in September and its so fascinating to see all the different types of pharmacist jobs that people go into. Thank you for making this video xxxx
Hello lydia Im a palestinan clinical pharmacy student your vlog make me carry on in my study even that my uni was destroyed and pumps dont stop but one day I will be like you♥
It's so nice to see a pharmacist happy with her work 🥰. I'm a clinical pharmacist in Brazil, I've been working in the field for two years, but I'm so discouraged. We are undervalued and underpaid here. 😢
this vlog was really cute. i’ve been looking for pharmacy vlogs just so i can understand what being a pharmacist actually is and this was helpful thank you! just one question (hope this doesn’t sound too dumb) what does doing rounds mean? :)
It means we go around the unit and discuss each patient case and come up with a plan. At most teaching institutions, medical residents would present the case and then nursing and pharmacists add their commentary and then medical team decides on plan. :-)
A very best motivating video, I'm from pakistan studying Pharm-D, Where are you from? To become a clinical pharmacist in US what is the process and what to study after pharmD, MS Clinical pharmacy or not?
Hello! I am new to your channel but I have loved this video! thank you for sharing your thoughts and allowing me to realize that linearity is not the only option. I would like to pursue pharmacy, but I am afraid I will not be able to do well as my chemistry is slightly weak. I took a pharmacology course for my BSc last sem, and I really enjoyed it. Would you say that pharmacy is very organic chemistry/ chemistry based? my BSc has a focus in biology/ biomedical field. thank you for your time, and I hope to see more videos like these! Take care!
Hi! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Pharmacy school does use quite a few chemistry basics and I think understanding the concepts are helpful in your career, but I also think the way college chemistry is sometimes taught isn’t the same as practical knowledge/ not a true indicator of whether you’ll be able to apply these concepts in real world. We do still think about half life, lipophilicity, kinetics etc. but it’s only one slice of the pie. There are people skills, abstract problem solving, writing skills, time management/life skills etc that contribute to overall success. Chemistry grades probably affect pharmacy school admissions, but I can say no one at this point in my career would care if I did well in chemistry 😂
Thank you for your reply! I think I will take some refresher courses before I apply. I would say organic chem is my biggest weak point, so I will work on that. Thank you for helping so many people with your advice and videos, take care! @@lydiapatelll
Your role is obviously extremely important but the academic element to your role seems a little overwhelming for the pay gap between MDs and clinical PharmDs.
It’s definitely a trade off- shorter training/lower stress but also lower ceiling for pharm D.. overall I’m glad I chose this path for the work life balance - I don’t envy the hardworking residents who are in their third trimester and pulling an overnight shift.
Hi dr patel, i am thinking of doing pharmacy at uni but i always see people commenting on how there is no growth, i want to do a healthcare job that has patient interaction but medical school is too many years for me aha, so would you say pharmacy is worth it for someone that previously wanted to become a doctor? Also when you say there is no growth, do you mean its boring. Sorry i am just making sure i pick the right path 😅
Are you in the US? I’d say my job is low on patient interaction and I like it that way (prefer interacting with other healthcare providers). Depends on what you like! No growth in terms of salary- just annual raises and adjustments. Not everyone wants the “promotion” to manage other people/do admin stuff
@@lydiapatelll hi, I'm in the UK, so when you say interact with healthcare providers, do you mean you work with the doctors discussing patient medicines and stuff like that? That doesn't sound bad actually. Also to become a pharmacist like you, how many years of uni do I need to do before I get to work? Thanks.
I am currently Analytical scientist in FAR&D lab , want to purse MS in clinical pharmacy . My question is what are job opportunities after doing MS in clinical pharmacy? & how much we get monthly income ? Thank you so much for the video ! Nice to see you working in hospital!
Great video! Hello Dr. Lydia! I have a question. I can’t trust google. I was wondering if it is safe to take Famotidine and Lexapro? I take the Lexapro at night 5mg. I take 20 mg Famo. 2x morning and night. Just started the Lex yesterday. I have been taking the Famo for years. Thoughts?
What type of research are clinical pharmacists involved in (for example, do you participate in clinical trials?), can pharmacists lead projects as the PI, and is it typical to have time at work to conduct research at big academic medical centers like yours? Thanks for your videos about pharmacy. They are extremely detailed and helpful to someone considering pharmacy school.
Yes to leading research projects! Most think of research as in drug development and pharmacy takes more of a dispensing roles in those, however pharmacist led research can be fun and fulfilling. :-) a few examples- - developing/using/teaching a whole hospital to use beta lactam levels in ICU patients to optimize antibiotic therapy and researching how it changes outcomes (this one is an NIH grant that pays for the pharmacist’s salary) - researching how best to manage anticoagulant therapy for hypothermic patients with a different metabolism - this one was funded partly by project days at our academical medical center - there’s also health equity research, quantifying the value of certain interventions, cost related topics, IT related topics, and anything in between. We’ve found our nursing and physician partners wonderful to collaborate with. Hope this helps!
@@lydiapatelll Thanks! This is very insightful and is the kind of research I would love to work on. I appreciate the examples. I'm a paramedic and 3rd year PhD student in biostats. As much as I love paramedicine, it's not a long-term career option for me. So I'm considering other options for when I finish my PhD. Ideally, it would be a clinical role that would also allow me to do research. PharmD is starting to look like a really attractive option!
I didn't know that there's a work like this in the pharmacy. I want to be a pharmacist but I also like nursing but I don't like blood or to touch people but I like to work in a hospital like this. Can I know how to become a clinical pharm? Thank you so much. Godbless you!
The classic route is doctor of pharmacy and then residency training for 2 years. PharmD programs typically require 2-4 years of undergraduate education
Hello, thank you for making this video! It was very informative. Im really interested in becoming a pharmacist and working in a hospital. I have a few questions if you don't mind: Are you a Pharm D. and are you referred to as doctor? Is your residency in one specific area of the hospital? Are there NICU pharmacist?
Hi Asia! Yes I'm a Pharm.D. and sometimes I'm referred to as Dr. Patel but I much much much prefer Lydia :-) My residency was an acute care PGY-1. Typically PGY-2 year (which I didn't do) is the specialty, e.g. cardiology or critical care or transplant, etc. And yes there are NICU pharmacists trained in pediatrics. How far along are you in training? Hope this was helpful.
@@lydiapatelll Thank you for responding! I'm actually just going back to school, and I'm getting my BS in Biochemistry. The school I'm going to has a PharmD program so hopefully I will transfer into that. I just got a job as a Pharmacy Technician to gain experience. I really think I would love working in the NICU! Thanks for the info👍🏾
Hello Lydia patel i really loved your video Im currently studying bachelor's of pharmacy. my dream clinical pharmacologist. So how can i become clinical pharmacologist in Canada
I also want to become an clinical pharmacist ....what are the step to become an clinical pharmacist ? Currently iam completed my bachelor's degree in pharmacy ( Bpharm) in India
Hi Lydia truly this video was awesome 👏 I am a Pharm D graduate from India and currently working as a Clinical Pharmacist but have plans to pursue hospitals in the USA .... can u pls guide me through as to how I can get in there.
Hi there! Look up requirements for international graduates by state. I did my doctorate degree in the US so I’m not familiar with that process, but usually there are a couple tests and some hours to fulfill. Best of luck!!
Can you please please guide me about how can we become a specialized pharmacist like a cardiologist pharmacist or oncologist pharmacist what are the study requirements I have done my pharm D and then Masters in pharmacology now I want to pursue my studies accordingly because I want to become a specialized pharmacist please explain what study options should I choose for phD
Hello! I enjoyed your video. I have a few questions..! I want to go to a College of pharmacy, but.. people around me don't recommend it😭 But I really want to go to the College of pharmacy🥹🥹 Do you recommend going to a College of pharmacy? And I also want to be a residency and a pharmacist working at a hospital! Why did you want to be a residency?
Hey! Thank you. It really depends on what your personal goals are. If you think the career is something you would enjoy and the timeframe (tuition) is acceptable, I would suggest looking into a few more resources to make that decision. What are the reasons people around you don’t recommend, may I ask? I did a residency in preparation for applying for a clinical pharmacist role. I think these days it’s so common to have a residency that I would view it as a requirement for most hospital jobs.
@@happy-rv2pb probably depends on the location and specialty- some are still handing out bonuses. The doctorate program is so long it’s hard to predict what it’ll be like when you’re done, so I’d say decide based on your skills and interests.
Absolutely, I do recommend you to pursue pharmacy. However, if you want to be a pharmacist working in the hospital. Then pursue Clinical pharmacy (Pharm.D) program rather than pharmacy (B.pharm) program.
I love that your office area at the end was a patient room years ago based on the wall items. I am a health IT (PACS) guy now and what got me into this field was being born with a congenital heart defect. I want you to know that no matter what your future holds, you are the glue that makes sure people like me live happy and healthy lives. Your input is so important in-patient care!
Your comment made my day as I prepare to head to work! Thank you for sharing your story. Hearing this work matters keeps me going. (And, good eye!!)
great job ! thx for making a daily life of clinical pharmacist ! My GF was a clinical pharmacist, in cardiology like you LOLLL. She is currently a medical student, but, from time to time, she works as a part-time clinical pharmacist too.
Thanks! Hope med school is going well ❤️
A lot goes into making a video like this, you do a lot and make it look simple. Kudos to you Lydia
Thanks Sean. This definitely took longer than I thought it would!
I love this video! I am an inpatient pharmacy tech and I hear pharmacist talk about exploring outside of healthcare as well.
Thanks! And thank you for all you do, we are literally nowhere without techs ❤️
Im going to be starting MPharm at University in September and its so fascinating to see all the different types of pharmacist jobs that people go into. Thank you for making this video xxxx
Best of luck with your studies!
Wow I am coming back here everytime I feel less motivated to study, ny dreamm job, thank youu
Keep going 💪🏼☺️
I really love your video. It makes me feel excited to achieve my dream, I hope I can be a clinical pharmacist like you
I’m excited for you! Best of luck.
Hello lydia
Im a palestinan clinical pharmacy student your vlog make me carry on in my study even that my uni was destroyed and pumps dont stop but one day I will be like you♥
Please take care ❤️
Love it! Thanks for sharing, Lydia.
Thanks Hannah :-)
Thank you so much for the honest thoughts. May God bless you!
Thanks for watching!
It's so nice to see a pharmacist happy with her work 🥰. I'm a clinical pharmacist in Brazil, I've been working in the field for two years, but I'm so discouraged. We are undervalued and underpaid here. 😢
I'm so sorry to hear this! Sending love from up north.
this vlog was really cute. i’ve been looking for pharmacy vlogs just so i can understand what being a pharmacist actually is and this was helpful thank you! just one question (hope this doesn’t sound too dumb) what does doing rounds mean? :)
It means we go around the unit and discuss each patient case and come up with a plan. At most teaching institutions, medical residents would present the case and then nursing and pharmacists add their commentary and then medical team decides on plan. :-)
I’m a pharmacy student taking a break from studying to watch you in my dream job.
I’m sending you encouragement from a conference at Lake Tahoe ❤️ you got this!
Make more videos in hospitalllllll like this video pleaseeeeeee
You should do more of these videos. Maybe the next one can be what you eat in a day?
Thanks Tina! I’ll add that to the list 🥰
There are two weeks left until the exams and my ambition is to enter the Faculty of Pharmacy
Best of luck!
A very best motivating video,
I'm from pakistan studying Pharm-D,
Where are you from?
To become a clinical pharmacist in US what is the process and what to study after pharmD, MS Clinical pharmacy or not?
No MS clinical pharm
Probably residency depending on what you want to do
Look up US pharmacist license requirements, that’s a good place to start
No MS clinical pharm
Probably residency depending on what you want to do
Look up US pharmacist license requirements, that’s a good place to start
@@lydiapatelll OK,
Thank you so much
Hello! I am new to your channel but I have loved this video! thank you for sharing your thoughts and allowing me to realize that linearity is not the only option.
I would like to pursue pharmacy, but I am afraid I will not be able to do well as my chemistry is slightly weak. I took a pharmacology course for my BSc last sem, and I really enjoyed it. Would you say that pharmacy is very organic chemistry/ chemistry based?
my BSc has a focus in biology/ biomedical field.
thank you for your time, and I hope to see more videos like these! Take care!
Hi! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Pharmacy school does use quite a few chemistry basics and I think understanding the concepts are helpful in your career, but I also think the way college chemistry is sometimes taught isn’t the same as practical knowledge/ not a true indicator of whether you’ll be able to apply these concepts in real world. We do still think about half life, lipophilicity, kinetics etc. but it’s only one slice of the pie. There are people skills, abstract problem solving, writing skills, time management/life skills etc that contribute to overall success.
Chemistry grades probably affect pharmacy school admissions, but I can say no one at this point in my career would care if I did well in chemistry 😂
Thank you for your reply! I think I will take some refresher courses before I apply. I would say organic chem is my biggest weak point, so I will work on that. Thank you for helping so many people with your advice and videos, take care! @@lydiapatelll
What's ur salary
Your role is obviously extremely important but the academic element to your role seems a little overwhelming for the pay gap between MDs and clinical PharmDs.
It’s definitely a trade off- shorter training/lower stress but also lower ceiling for pharm D.. overall I’m glad I chose this path for the work life balance - I don’t envy the hardworking residents who are in their third trimester and pulling an overnight shift.
Feel free to stop by to Central Michigan University we liked the vid
Hi dr patel, i am thinking of doing pharmacy at uni but i always see people commenting on how there is no growth, i want to do a healthcare job that has patient interaction but medical school is too many years for me aha, so would you say pharmacy is worth it for someone that previously wanted to become a doctor? Also when you say there is no growth, do you mean its boring. Sorry i am just making sure i pick the right path 😅
Are you in the US?
I’d say my job is low on patient interaction and I like it that way (prefer interacting with other healthcare providers). Depends on what you like!
No growth in terms of salary- just annual raises and adjustments. Not everyone wants the “promotion” to manage other people/do admin stuff
@@lydiapatelll hi, I'm in the UK, so when you say interact with healthcare providers, do you mean you work with the doctors discussing patient medicines and stuff like that? That doesn't sound bad actually. Also to become a pharmacist like you, how many years of uni do I need to do before I get to work? Thanks.
@@HiHi-zv7zo i’m in the US so I can’t speak for the UK system 😢
Here it’s a bachelors degree, and then a doctorate to be a pharmacist
I am currently Analytical scientist in FAR&D lab , want to purse MS in clinical pharmacy . My question is what are job opportunities after doing MS in clinical pharmacy? & how much we get monthly income ? Thank you so much for the video ! Nice to see you working in hospital!
In the US it’s a PharmD so not sure about options after masters
Great video!
Hello Dr. Lydia! I have a question. I can’t trust google. I was wondering if it is safe to take Famotidine and Lexapro? I take the Lexapro at night 5mg. I take 20 mg Famo. 2x morning and night. Just started the Lex yesterday. I have been taking the Famo for years. Thoughts?
Nothing jumps to mind for interactions but definitely check with your care provider on the dosing and duration/plan to titrate dosing etc!
@@lydiapatelll thank you! I appreciate the response.
Where from i want to work there i am medical assistant/pharmacist.
Interesting, nicely presented 👍. Of course, if you have a curious mind and you're constantly hungry for learning one job won't be enough :-)
Nailed it- You summed it up better than I can! ❤️
Hi lydia , it is worth to spend for a master abroad in clinical pharmacy or translational research? Your comment Would be really helpful
Not sure- if you are looking to practice in the US, you would need a Doctorate (there is no bachelor or masters program)
What type of research are clinical pharmacists involved in (for example, do you participate in clinical trials?), can pharmacists lead projects as the PI, and is it typical to have time at work to conduct research at big academic medical centers like yours?
Thanks for your videos about pharmacy. They are extremely detailed and helpful to someone considering pharmacy school.
Yes to leading research projects! Most think of research as in drug development and pharmacy takes more of a dispensing roles in those, however pharmacist led research can be fun and fulfilling. :-) a few examples-
- developing/using/teaching a whole hospital to use beta lactam levels in ICU patients to optimize antibiotic therapy and researching how it changes outcomes (this one is an NIH grant that pays for the pharmacist’s salary)
- researching how best to manage anticoagulant therapy for hypothermic patients with a different metabolism - this one was funded partly by project days at our academical medical center
- there’s also health equity research, quantifying the value of certain interventions, cost related topics, IT related topics, and anything in between. We’ve found our nursing and physician partners wonderful to collaborate with.
Hope this helps!
@@lydiapatelll Thanks! This is very insightful and is the kind of research I would love to work on. I appreciate the examples.
I'm a paramedic and 3rd year PhD student in biostats. As much as I love paramedicine, it's not a long-term career option for me. So I'm considering other options for when I finish my PhD. Ideally, it would be a clinical role that would also allow me to do research. PharmD is starting to look like a really attractive option!
I didn't know that there's a work like this in the pharmacy. I want to be a pharmacist but I also like nursing but I don't like blood or to touch people but I like to work in a hospital like this. Can I know how to become a clinical pharm? Thank you so much. Godbless you!
The classic route is doctor of pharmacy and then residency training for 2 years. PharmD programs typically require 2-4 years of undergraduate education
@@lydiapatelll thank you
do you talk with the patients about their medications and how they’re feeling with them?
Some pharmacy specialties do inpatient, eg transplant. Otherwise pharmacists in med management clinics do most of this work.
Does a person can do fellowship in interventional cardiology pharmacy
never heard of it- interventional cardiology is a procedural specialty. pharmacy is kinda by definition focused on the medical therapy.
Hello, thank you for making this video! It was very informative. Im really interested in becoming a pharmacist and working in a hospital. I have a few questions if you don't mind:
Are you a Pharm D. and are you referred to as doctor? Is your residency in one specific area of the hospital? Are there NICU pharmacist?
Hi Asia! Yes I'm a Pharm.D. and sometimes I'm referred to as Dr. Patel but I much much much prefer Lydia :-) My residency was an acute care PGY-1. Typically PGY-2 year (which I didn't do) is the specialty, e.g. cardiology or critical care or transplant, etc. And yes there are NICU pharmacists trained in pediatrics. How far along are you in training? Hope this was helpful.
@@lydiapatelll Thank you for responding! I'm actually just going back to school, and I'm getting my BS in Biochemistry. The school I'm going to has a PharmD program so hopefully I will transfer into that. I just got a job as a Pharmacy Technician to gain experience. I really think I would love working in the NICU! Thanks for the info👍🏾
Hey lydia! Did you gave any licensure examination like NAPLEX ?
Yes, it’s required
Sorry to intrude again, what would be your one best advice to all the students preparing for NAPLEX?
Hey i'd like to know wich one is better , pharmacy or clinical pharmacy
Clinical pharmacy
Hello Lydia patel i really loved your video
Im currently studying bachelor's of pharmacy. my dream clinical pharmacologist. So how can i become clinical pharmacologist in Canada
I’m not too familiar with the rules in Canada. Google international pharmacy graduates for Canada to see what the licensing requirements are
Where are you working now....😊!! And which country ☺️
I’m in the US
@@lydiapatelll and where are you working or office name!!😊
I also want to become an clinical pharmacist ....what are the step to become an clinical pharmacist ? Currently iam completed my bachelor's degree in pharmacy ( Bpharm) in India
I don’t have experience as I trained in the US. Will need a doctorate degree most likely.
you most likely need to do pharmd post baccalaureate
@@staywskz3220 that's tha case in India ..but in abroad if there is any course?
Can clinical cardiology pharmacist use stethoscope?
No
Most can use it for basics, but no point/no way to reach the expertise of a seasoned cardiologist. Most helpful for us to be the drug expert.
Do you have any social media that we can follow?
Hi Mathew! I’m on IG @lydiapatelll
I am a third year pharmacy student and you have my dream job! thank you for sharing
💪🏼 you’ve got this!
Hi am a Pharm dgraduate from India.
Any scope for this profession in your region ?
Hi I'm not sure I understand the question
I'm pharmacy student an wanna be a clinical pharmacist ..
💪🏼you got this!
In which country?
USA
You are patel but i think patel is mostly like a indian surname thats so confusing
Hi Lydia truly this video was awesome 👏
I am a Pharm D graduate from India and currently working as a Clinical Pharmacist but have plans to pursue hospitals in the USA .... can u pls guide me through as to how I can get in there.
Hi there! Look up requirements for international graduates by state. I did my doctorate degree in the US so I’m not familiar with that process, but usually there are a couple tests and some hours to fulfill. Best of luck!!
Hi I'm pursuing pharm d in India can you give me any advice??
Can you please please guide me about how can we become a specialized pharmacist like a cardiologist pharmacist or oncologist pharmacist what are the study requirements I have done my pharm D and then Masters in pharmacology now I want to pursue my studies accordingly because I want to become a specialized pharmacist please explain what study options should I choose for phD
I did not do a PhD and I would say this is not common for most clinical pharmacists. Most of us would do 1-2 years of residency in the US.
Do You Have Facebook Page
Not a public one 😉
Hello! I enjoyed your video. I have a few questions..! I want to go to a College of pharmacy, but.. people around me don't recommend it😭 But I really want to go to the College of pharmacy🥹🥹
Do you recommend going to a College of pharmacy?
And I also want to be a residency and a pharmacist working at a hospital! Why did you want to be a residency?
Hey! Thank you. It really depends on what your personal goals are. If you think the career is something you would enjoy and the timeframe (tuition) is acceptable, I would suggest looking into a few more resources to make that decision. What are the reasons people around you don’t recommend, may I ask?
I did a residency in preparation for applying for a clinical pharmacist role. I think these days it’s so common to have a residency that I would view it as a requirement for most hospital jobs.
@@lydiapatelll They don't recommend pharmacists because they are currently saturated in the US😢
Is the pharmacist in the hospital really saturated??🥹
@@happy-rv2pb probably depends on the location and specialty- some are still handing out bonuses. The doctorate program is so long it’s hard to predict what it’ll be like when you’re done, so I’d say decide based on your skills and interests.
@@lydiapatelllThanks for your answer!! I won't give up and do it until the end!🔥💪🏻
Absolutely, I do recommend you to pursue pharmacy. However, if you want to be a pharmacist working in the hospital. Then pursue Clinical pharmacy (Pharm.D) program rather than pharmacy (B.pharm) program.