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Transitions Magazine

Transitions is published bi-monthly for members of the APhA New Practitioner Network. The online newsletter contains information focused on life inside and outside pharmacy practice, providing guidance on various areas of professional, personal, and practice development. Each issue includes in-depth articles on such topics as personal financial management, innovative practice sites, career profiles, career development tools, residency and postgraduate programs, and more.

De-stress for success De-stress for success

De-stress for success

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In October, Daniel Galipeau (fourth from right) participated in the 2017 APhA 5K Fun Run/Walk at APhA headquarters in Washington, DC. It is safe to say that pharmacy school is stressful. When you add life, work, family, and finances into the mix,  stress can become overwhelming.    When I am overwhelmed, I think about my stressors, which makes me more stressed. Does that happen to you? What I have found is that one of the best methods to manage stress effectively is through group activities. Here are my top five ways to de-stress for success.   Group...
Some “Wise” stress relievers Some “Wise” stress relievers

Some “Wise” stress relievers

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Yoga enthusiast Caitlin Wise reaps the holistic benefits of the Tree Pose in New Delhi, India. Stress is something that every student pharmacist will experience. I wrote this article at my desk, coffee in hand, after a 14-hour work day with many projects still to do, while multi-tasking two computer screens, a desk of papers, and a phone...
The true reward The true reward

The true reward

MCPHS University –Boston APhA­–ASP Chapter members lead a handwashing demonstration for kindergarten and first graders at a local...
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Figure skater turned pharmacist Figure skater turned pharmacist

Figure skater turned pharmacist

As a child, I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, gliding along the ice, spending hours at ice rinks, and chasing the Olympic dream of being a competitive...
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My SEP experiences in Germany and at home My SEP experiences in Germany and at home

My SEP experiences in Germany and at home

In the summer of 2014, I embarked on the opportunity of a lifetime. I was selected to take part in the APhA–ASP/ International...
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The warm heart of Africa The warm heart of Africa

The warm heart of Africa

When I found out about the new Global Pharmacy Scholars (GPS) program at my school, I knew I had to apply. The GPS program was created so that...
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Take a walk on the business side of pharmacy Take a walk on the business side of pharmacy

Take a walk on the business side of pharmacy

I peered through the glass doors as I anxiously waited for them to open. Once they did, bold colors and personalities welcomed me into the...
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My non-traditional career path My non-traditional career path

My non-traditional career path

The best advice someone once gave me was, “Your first job is not your last job.” This has certainly been the case for me because my career path has been anything but linear and 
traditional—and that has suited me well.

Demystifying the financial barriers of pursuing a graduate degree Demystifying the financial barriers of pursuing a graduate degree

Demystifying the financial barriers of pursuing a graduate degree

Student pharmacists are lucky to have various opportunities for traditional careers tracks after graduation. Still, there are student pharmacists who may be interested in something different: graduate school. Although the concept of more education may be daunting, graduate school provides the experience needed to set oneself apart in academia, managed care, and the pharmaceutical industry....
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