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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.

Learn. Inform. End the stigma. Learn. Inform. End the stigma.

Learn. Inform. End the stigma.

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Pharmacists have the opportunity to serve patients from diverse backgrounds who have unique patient care needs, both physically and mentally. Nonetheless, due to stigma, research shows that a disparity exists in the care that these two patient populations receive. APhA–ASP recently adopted a resolution at APhA2017 that calls for increased efforts to reduce mental health stigma (2017.3). The following recommendations aim to build upon that foundation.    How to better serve patients who have mental illnesses As a student pharmacist, you have a responsibility to...
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...
Some “Wise” stress relievers Some “Wise” stress relievers

Some “Wise” stress relievers

Yoga enthusiast Caitlin Wise reaps the holistic benefits of the Tree Pose in New Delhi, India. Stress is something that every student...
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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

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 Sam’s Club corporate world. I walked straight to the fourth floor and looked for my team in the maze of cubicles. I had no idea what to expect as a summer intern at Sam’s Club Health and Wellness in Bentonville, AR. 
 I never thought about...

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.

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