When I reflect on my journey in pain management pharmacy, one guiding principle stands out: “How do you treat pain? You make a diagnosis.” Those words instilled in me early by an attending physician fundamentally shaped the way I practice.
If you’re a pharmacist practicing outside the United States and wondering whether preparing for a BPS certification examination is worth the time commitment and financial investment, my clear advice is: Yes, it is. BPS certification represents a global standard in
When I entered pharmacy school, my dream was to open my own independent pharmacy, complete with a soda fountain in the corner. While my career path took a very different turn, I can now reflect on how becoming a Board-Certified
We have all heard the saying that pharmacy is a small world, and transplant pharmacy is an even smaller world. That said, finding a voice within the community can be intimidating. When I entered my clinical practice in transplant pharmacy
There are countless reasons we pursue additional letters after our names. Perhaps we feel like it’s a natural step after completing pharmacy residency training. Maybe our employers encourage it, or it’s required to be considered for promotion, or it is
Patient safety is a top priority across the entire spectrum of healthcare, and pharmacists are instrumental in evaluating medication appropriateness, ensuring adherence, and providing medication information to ensure patient safety is prioritized. From inpatient care to community pharmacy, pharmacists ensure