Capsule Production Podcast

On this week's episode, Jovin discusses the importance of having your career goals align with your personal goals to have a successful career and life rather than a life filled with regret and burnout! Please tune in to this episode to learn more about how you can align your personal goals with your career goals today. If you are interested in any of our career services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.  

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Chris Vasou who is a retired pharmacist and certified financial planner. Please tune in to this episode learn how he retired early after working for 17 years, his stepwise process to building wealth, and the importance of starting your wealth building journey now!  Please feel free to contact Chris Vasou by phone at 631-433-1548 or email him at mvchristos@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to reach out to him directly for financial assistance. If you are interested in any of our career services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, who is the current President of the Maryland Pharmacists Association, an APha-APPM Member at large, and a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Associate Professor. Please tune in to this episode to learn why a community pharmacy residency can be valuable for you and the importance of being involved in pharmacist organizations after schooling! Please feel free to connect with Dr. Deanna Tran on LinkedIn. Resources talked about during this episode:  MPhAwhich includes the New Practitioner Network, Student Pharmacists Network! APhA which includes: New Practitioner Networkand volunteer opportunities (New Practitioner Advisory Committee and NPN Standing Committees) Academy of Student Pharmacists(APhA-ASP)  (which includes scholarships). Why be a member of APhA-ASP APPM– which includes resources such as a summarization of clinical updates, immunization quick reference guides, transitions of care cases, etc. If you are interested in

On this week's episode, Jovin provides 5 tips on how to successfully pass the NAPLEX on the first try!   If you are interested in our NAPLEX tutoring service or any of our career services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this week's episode, Carmen and Jovin interviewed Dr. Micaela Hayes who is a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at Duke University Hospital. Also, Dr. Hayes is a social media influencer (@thefaithfulpharmd) who produces content to help individuals with the residency process. Please tune in to this episode to learn about her journey, how she handled imposter syndrome, and how she was able to develop faith in the process to get where she is today!  Please feel free to connect and follow Dr. Micaela Hayes on LinkedIn or Instagram (@thefaithfulpharmd). If you have any questions or would like to reach out to her directly, please feel free to email her at micaela@faithfulpharmd.com. Resources talked about during this episode:  - The Success Principles by Jack Canfield (book) - Search for Tony Guerra content for great job interview and residency tips If you are interested in any of our career services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxp

On this brief episode, Jovin provides insight on what you should focus on RIGHT NOW as a current P1, P2, P3, P4, or resident/pharmacist to prepare you for the upcoming year. Please tune in to hear his thoughts on what you can do now to stand out and attain the pharmacy career you desire.  As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this brief episode, Jovin provides insight on how he overcame challenges in his pharmacy career by undergoing a mindset shift.  As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this week's episode, Jovin and Carmen interviewed Dr. Sue Ojageer who was a retail pharmacist for over 10 years until she experienced a mindset shift and transitioned into practicing pharmacogenomics, holistic health, and medical writing! Please tune in to this episode to learn about her journey and how you are also capable of creating the career you desire within pharmacy!  PS: Dr. Ojageer is also releasing a new children's book on March 20th which is a great way to expose your children to pharmacy and pharmacogenomics. Please feel free to order a copy on amazon by searching the title: "The Pharma Heroes: The Power of Precision Medicine".   Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Sue Ojageer on LinkedIn or email her at info@pharmasue.com if you have any questions. Please also check out her website to access any additional content she has at www.pharmasue.com.   If you are interested in any of our career services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new

On this brief episode, Jovin discusses how to approach ASHP's Match Day. Please tune in to hear his recommendations on the importance of celebrating your match results, how to overcome the emotions of not matching, and the upcoming deadlines/process for Phase II. Congratulations to all of those that were able to Match Phase I! We are super excited for all of you! :)  For all of those that did NOT match Phase I and are interested in Phase II, please reach out to us immediately. The turnaround time for Phase II is very short and we want to help you improve your CV, letter of intent, or interview skills as soon as possible to help you accomplish your dream of matching with a residency program.   If you are interested in our services, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.  

On this brief episode, Jovin provides insight on why you should start a personal brand, what is a personal brand, and how you can create a personal brand to stand out amongst your peers!    If you are having any difficulty thinking of a personal brand or need help creating one, please feel free to reach out to me directly on LinkedIn or Instagram. 

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Dr. Ned Milenkovich who is a pharmacist attorney at Much Law. Please tune in to this episode to learn about the different roles and careers an individual with a PharmD/JD can have and what the day in the life of a pharmacist attorney in private practice is like.  Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Ned Milenkovich on LinkedIn if you have any questions. If you are interested in any of our career services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Dr. Nathan Gartland who is The Author of PharmD to MD, Owner of the Physician Pharmacist Company, and creator of The Physician Pharmacist Podcast. Dr. Gartland (aka the Physician Pharmacist) is a recent pharmacy graduate who pivoted from his career as a pharmacist to become an MD.  Dr. Gartland is currently in his 3rd year of medical school and shares his insight on why he made a career switch, the importance of mentorship, things to consider when applying for medical school, and MUCH MUCH MORE!    Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Nathan Gartland on LinkedIn or on his website at the physicianpharmacist.com if you have any questions.   If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Dr. Elias Nazario who is currently an Assistant Pharmacy Manager with Publix. Dr. Nazario shares his advice on how to obtain a pharmacist position as an intern, how he overcame imposter syndrome, how he prepared himself for a managerial position, and MUCH MUCH MORE!  Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Elias Nazario on LinkedIn if you any questions.    If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.  

On this brief episode, Jovin provides a public service announcement to all residency applicants. As the percentage of applicants who do NOT match phase one continues to increase from (from 6% to 7% to 12% in the past 3 years), CapsuleRx Podcast wants to inform you that we are still available to help! We understand how challenging this process is and with our coaching, guidance, and feedback you will feel more confident in your upcoming residency interviews to help you SEAL THE DEAL! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.  

On this episode, Jovin provides advice on which websites to use to find a job, when is the best time to apply for jobs, which career paths to look into as a student, and interesting statistics on the 10-year job growth of pharmacy! As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include:  mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices.

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Dr. Laura Chen who is a PGY-2 trained board certified ambulatory care pharmacist (BCACP) who recently became a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). Please tune in to learn more about why you should be a lifelong learner, requirements for obtaining your BCACP and/or CDCES, how to prepare for both, and much more!  Resources talked about during this episode: - Email: Laura.chen@adventhealth.com - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurachenpharmd/ - BPS: Board of Pharmacy Specialties Homepage (bpsweb.org) - BCACP: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (bpsweb.org) - BCACP prep material: High-Yield Med Reviews: Review Courses, Q-Banks, Practice Exams, & Curriculum Support for Medical Professionals (highyieldmedreviews.com) BCACP Certification Preparation - ACCP-ASHP (rxcertifications.org) Ambulatory Care (pharmacist.com) - CDCES: CDCES (diabeteseducator.org)

On this brief episode, Jovin provides advice on how to structure your letter of intent for residency applications! As a reminder, CapsuleRx Podcast is now providing services which include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG (@new_capsulerxpodcast) or you can check out the interest form below at tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices. Thank you for all the love and support in 2022! We're excited to branch out and go even further in 2023. Happy New Year everyone!

On this week's episode, Jovin briefly provides 5 quick tips that you can implement right now to help you obtain the residency and fellowship interview you want!   CapsuleRx Podcast will be starting new services this month! These services include: letter of intent and CV reviews, mock residency/fellowship and job interviews, NAPLEX tutoring, and more! If you are interested in these services or want to learn more about them, please feel free to message me directly on LinkedIn or IG or you can check out the interest form below @ tinyurl.com/capsulerxservices. PS: Please go follow our new IG page @new_capsulerxpodcast. Unfortunately, we got locked out of our previous IG account and will now transition all posts to this new account! Thank you for all the love and support in 2022! We're excited to branch out and go even further in 2023! :)

On this week's episode, Jovin interviewed Dr. Mary Ngo who is a current PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the San Diego VA. Please tune in to learn more about why she decided to apply to residency after working as a pharmacist, the staffing requirements of the San Diego VA PGY1 program, some unique rotations at the San Diego VA such as academic detailing and pain management, and much more!  If you're interested in applying to the San Diego VA PGY1 program, please be aware the deadline is January 1, 2023 at midnight.   Resources talked about during this episode: - Please feel free to contact Dr. Mary Ngo if you have any questions at the following email: mary.ngo2@va.gov - Feel free to contact Dr. Mary Ngo if you have any further questions on her LinkedIn profile.