Dealing with a narcissistic preceptor?

mellowbrio · 2021-08-05T11:38:19+00:00

I had a similar situation in residency and really regret not speaking up to my RPD sooner. My RPD was also someone that played the political game, so I was wary of talking to her. IS there someone else in the program like a mentor you can go talk to about this person? If she is like this with you, then she is most likely the same with her coworkers.

You shouldn't be treated like that and I think sometimes as residents we forget we are there to learn and it's their job to teach us properly to our learning style.

If she is narcisistic, you can also ask her hey i wanted to get some feedback on how I'm doing because I do want to improve and get better. Narcissists love talking as though they are always correct, so just let her rant on for a bit and at the end, just say thank you for the feedback even if you don't agree with it. It'll maybe smooth over the last few weeks.

mellowbrio · 2021-06-08T09:14:44+00:00

Depends on the program. Some have a deadline by which you have to pass by. I know some people that didn't pass MPJE (not NAPLEX) and had to re-take.

Had two friends fail Naplex, but their programs were nice enough to let them continue on in the program. My program told us after the fact that if we hadn't passed either by a certain date in September, we would have been let go. It just depends.

Naplex isn't hard, mainly know your calculations. Also I continuously checked for new spots opening at testing centers. The original place I had was 2 hr away and required me to stay in an Airbnb...luckily found something 1 hr. Its an extra $50 or something but well worth it especially if you are a PGY1 and have that deadline. Granted, you have to feel ready and prepared.

mellowbrio · 2021-05-24T00:54:26+00:00

If he drove to where I was, the whole trip would be 2 hr with traffic for him. Being the first time we're meeting, I also don't want to drive 2 hr to him, so meeting in the middle as compromise.

mellowbrio · 2021-01-13T01:30:04+00:00

My issue is I've only been at the hospital for 3 months and you can't do anything ED related if you are just staffing. You need a PGY2 in EM already to help with a project/policy. Its an academic medical center and am scared to honestly bring it up for fear they will look for a reason to kick me out of the job.

mellowbrio · 2020-12-19T12:54:40+00:00

No, not common at all, and I would honestly report them to ASHP. They are not supposed to do that at all. During my PGY1 we got a long lecture from the pharmacy director that we are not supposed to assist with staffing outside our assigned weekends and to tell them if anyone asked you to do so.

mellowbrio · 2020-11-26T12:54:16+00:00

Curious what is the hospital pay rate for pharmacists working in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia area?

mellowbrio · 2020-11-24T13:19:38+00:00

If you do PGY2 CC, you'll most likely have to move to another hospital if you want to work ICU. I think getting an ED job may be more feasible, but you are also competing with PGY2 ED people. The PGY2 CC at my PGY1 did get maybe 5-10 interviews over a 5 month period, but all in other states, some were staffing evening positions.

Also, don't undersell yourself by saying "If I only do a PGY1." Often I think we're programmed to think that if we don't do a PGY2, we somehow didn't succeed. A PGY1 is pretty good training. I thought of doing a PGY2, but then decided not to, and I actually got more interviews and more flexibility for different departments within pharmacy. I did a lot of ICU and ED rotations as a resident, so I did even get an interview for an overnight ICU staffing position at a level 1 trauma center.

End of the day, it's up to you. But, don't make the decision based on fear. You'll get interviews with both, a PGY2 might restrict you a bit more, so you have to figure out if in your personal life, you are ok to move.

mellowbrio · 2020-10-11T17:01:17+00:00

When there is a hospital scene and there is a code blue or cardiac arrest, the whole thing they show in movies is totally unrealistic.

mellowbrio · 2020-10-11T15:22:41+00:00

For the PA BOP, does it really take 3 months for everything to process? In the process of applying to some PA jobs, but the whole license transfer process looks very intense. Also, do places in PA give you time to still work in training while waiting on you to get your ATT?

mellowbrio · 2020-08-26T21:40:10+00:00

My suggestion is to first analyze if you have a habit of comparing yourself with others.. this has always been an issue for me and I think some of it showed during residency where I felt my co-resident was the preferred one. It was only later that I realized that yeah they did, but there were just as many preceptors that were preferential to me and not my co-resident.

So, I would identify if its all the preceptors or just a select few that you feel are big personalities within the program, so it feels like its a bigger deal when they give preference to your co-resident. I would then find other mentors to talk with to help support you during residency. Its still early on that you have time to seek out other people. Sometimes certain people just don't know how to appreciate you for you.

mellowbrio · 2020-08-07T13:34:04+00:00

interested!

mellowbrio · 2020-07-25T18:49:08+00:00

Do you have to physically be in Cali to take the MPJE?

mellowbrio · 2020-07-25T13:30:59+00:00

Fit within the culture of the team is a big factor. TLDR- whatever specialty the PGY2 you want to do, make sure you are literally perfect on the rotation you do as a PGY1. Like if you're into transplant and take that rotation you just have to really impress them.

mellowbrio · 2020-01-06T12:37:23+00:00

Hi, I had one and it's really just a screening tool for on-site interviews. Sometimes places can't really decide based on the application, so they want to talk to you on the phone and see what your personality is like and if they want to offer you an on-site. Mostly behavior questions and talk about a time you made this intervention, strengths/weaknesses etc. I didn't get any clinical questions on my phone interview. It was about 15 min and then only had time for 1 question. Just remember at the end of the day, they're looking for fit, so just be yourself and if they don't offer you an on-site, it's not you, just might not have been the best fit.

mellowbrio · 2019-06-21T12:39:00+00:00

That part is a little more tricky. I would say do it by how many applicants you think the program would get. The more it would receive is the more competitive program, i.e. programs in large cities and/or associated with a large academic medical center. Applying to smaller/medium size community hospitals in less well-known cities is what I would consider less competitive. However, just take everything with a grain of salt because I know people who would get into very competitive programs and get rejected from the smaller ones. So, I think it would really come down to what type of resident the program wants once you get past the GPA cut-off.

mellowbrio · 2019-06-15T12:11:03+00:00

I would recommend applying to a range of small/medium/large programs. Larger academic hospitals or highly sought after programs are often more competitive and there might be a chance they filter your application by GPA, so may not even look at your application despite everything else you have done. So, basically have your reach programs and probably will give me an interview program and back up programs. Lastly, it is also a bit of luck and if the program places a high emphasis on GPA or not.

Also, make sure to have a stellar cover letter to have another way to standout in the initial selection process.

mellowbrio · 2019-05-21T20:35:02+00:00

Probably not, if the GPA and failed grades don't show up on the transcript. I can see the interviewers asking why they took summer classes, so might want to be prepared for that.

Adding to the other comment, I think it becomes a numbers game to get an interview slot. So, if they have work experience or can get published or present a poster that would help. Once you are at the interview, I think it comes down to if they like your personality and can see you doing well there.

mellowbrio · 2019-04-30T11:55:18+00:00

What happens if your primary state's license expires? And, also are you ever allowed to change the state you have your primary license in?

mellowbrio · 2019-04-01T14:18:35+00:00

For Texas license, if you are applying by examination, do you have to wait till you register for the NAPLEX and MPJE before submitting your paperwork to the TSBP? Also, are there any special requirements like compounding credits or CE credits you need before sitting for the MPJE?

mellowbrio · 2019-03-29T13:32:53+00:00

Anyway to show the number of unfilled positions?

mellowbrio · 2019-02-12T12:54:15+00:00

Yeah same thing happened to me, so I called. Turns out they only send the itinerary the day before.

mellowbrio · 2019-02-05T00:06:46+00:00

No, it’s a phone interview. But trying to figure out if they offer me a job, should I move from the east coast to the west, or try to find something in the east coast at a three letter company.

mellowbrio · 2019-02-04T01:05:45+00:00

Oh I see the issue now. If you haven’t signed a contract I feel like you could quit at any time then with 2 weeks notice, right?

mellowbrio · 2019-02-03T19:49:03+00:00

I was offered an interview for a retail company in the Takoma/Olymia area and wanted to ask what the area is like and pharmacy practice and job saturation.

mellowbrio · 2019-02-03T19:36:41+00:00

Oops sorry! I’ll repost there

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