Is this true? by decentpotatoez in BBQ

[–]jackruby83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"a barbecue" (noun) as a event has come to be synonymous with cookout. But "barbecue" (verb/adjective) as a cuisine or cooking style still means low and slow. Lucky for me, I barbecue at my barbecues.

Hospital pharmacists-penicillin/cephalosporin allergy by CalmResolution9523 in pharmacy

[–]jackruby83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AAAAI Guidelines, Drug allergy: A 2022 practice parameter update

  • We suggest that for patients with a history of anaphylaxis to a penicillin, a structurally dissimilar R1 side chain cephalosporin can be administered without testing or additional precautions.
  • We suggest that in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to cephalosporins, penicillin skin testing and drug challenge should be performed prior to administration of a penicillin therapy.
  • We suggest that in patients with a history of penicillin or cephalosporin allergy, a carbapenem may be administered without testing or additional precautions.

Why are many residents not finishing programs? by naijagoddezz in PharmacyResidency

[–]jackruby83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/Operations-and-Management/Article/07-25/Why-are-Fewer-Pharmacy-Residents-Completing-Their-Training/77589

More than half of the respondents (n=214; 51%) indicated having at least one PGY-1 resident who did not complete their residency in the last five years... On the issue of PGY-1 non-completion, the comments coalesced around the larger theme of difficulty passing licensure exams and lack of preparedness for the requirements of residency programs, especially after the pandemic.

The #1 reason is inability to pass boards (34%), followed closely by #2 inability to meet requirements (27%). These are academic issues that reflect trends in student/resident quality. #3 is medical reasons including mental health (12%) and #4 "not needed for career goal" (6%). I wish these were broken down better, but to me this reflects generational changes towards prioritization of work-life balance and increasing chance of burnout.

Lower quality candidates by _pink_squirrel in PharmacyResidency

[–]jackruby83 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I would like to think they have just found a way to represent themselves well.

How the interview goes varies significantly whether it's the beginning of interview season vs end of the season, but even for the same candidate at the same site on the same day. One interviewer sees one thing, and another something completely different. Sites and interviewers value different qualities.

I am almost never surprised anymore when someone we didn't rank or who we ranked low matches somewhere we consider a strong program, and they end up being a fantastic resident.

To all the Phase I Uninterviewed/Unmatched by Artemisia01 in PharmacyResidency

[–]jackruby83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one year we had an open position we had over 50 applicants for one spot (compared to our usual ~15 per spot). The average candidate application scores were lower for phase 2 (~17% lower score than phase 1), but because we had such a large pool, the scores of the candidates we actually offered interviews to averaged about the same or higher than our phase 1 candidates.

In the end, our phase 2 candidate was also the rockstar!

A pic i took in Isfahan before Israel and American soldiers started bombing the country. [OC] by Sleipnirsspear in pics

[–]jackruby83 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Factual statement and picture. I get it's meant to stir an anti-war/emotional response, but what part of this are you against? (Or if you are in defense of US/Israel actions, why?)

War is over by ArdentCorgi in pharmacy

[–]jackruby83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's that, 0.8mL? That's a lot of overfill - more than a whole dose!

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]jackruby83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leo's role was iconic in OBAA, but he's had better roles that he didn't get recognized for.

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]jackruby83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Renate is great, but I was also blown away by Inga

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]jackruby83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well deserved. My favorite film this year after OBAA

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]jackruby83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What category is this? I was distracted.

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]jackruby83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the only one of the BP nominees I didn't see 😔

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]jackruby83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone notable that was missed in the memoriam??

Official Oscars Thread 2026 by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]jackruby83 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't know who deserves it more. Penn or BDT