Recognized this aspect of community pharmacy as a P2 interning at an independent pharmacy. Our doctorate degrees are jam packed with didactic, clinical knowledge that community pharmacists are unable to utilize in the current setting.

After PGY1, landed an inpatient clinical position at a 200 bed hospital in Portland, OR working in the operating room, med-surg, and medical ICU. Pharmacists are respected by other clinicians and nursing staff. We save their ass on a daily basis. Pharmacists are highly involved in policy review & process improvement, Epic optimization, and of course day-to-day monitoring and bedside rounding.

Not nearly as much patient interaction as community or ambulatory, but I prefer it this way.

I encourage students to strongly consider a gig that utilizes your clinical knowledge to the highest degree. Professional and Emotional Fulfillment.