I want to share a few words of wisdom with practical advice I’ve used to manage burnout during pharmacy school.

Between patient interactions, lab simulations, and professional communications, how much room do you leave for stimulating your creativity?

Student pharmacists are not immune to stress. I think PharmCAS should include a warning about the inevitable stress that accompanies these 3 to 4 years because it is something you cannot escape.

As a student pharmacist, it can be extremely difficult to balance classes, studying, working, extracurricular activities, and—most importantly—self-care. One thing I’ve learned throughout pharmacy school is how important it is to maintain a routine and stick to it.

Before I started pharmacy school, I was constantly being reminded how “stressed” I was going to be during that time. I was being told just how tired I was going to be or how much caffeine I was going to consume (alarmingly, it was a lot). However, I was also offered advice on how to take care of myself for the next few years, and I want to share the best of that advice with you.