Our very own RAC members, Diego Benavides and Elma Abdulbaki, open up about burnout in pharmacy residency and postgraduate training - what it looks like, why it’s so prevalent, and how it can impact clinical performance and personal well-being. Through honest reflections and shared experiences, we explore common stressors like long hours, imposter syndrome, and high expectations. Most importantly, we discuss practical, realistic strategies to build resilience and protect your well-being throughout your pharmacy journey.

Dr. P. Brandon Bookstaver shares perspective on the different types of postgraduate training, reasons to pursue it, myths surrounding it, the future of the pharmacy profession, and other sage advice.

After two years of residency, PGY2 Marion Javellana shares important perspective for postgraduate trainees based on her experiences.

Dr. Omar El Khatib shares his experience as a pharmacy trainee in Abu Dhabi. Learn about the differences in pharmacy practice and residency training between the United States and Abu Dhabi.

Current PGY2s, Hannah Ayers and Rowan Rosewarne, share everything you need to know about the Match - Important information to know both before and after you submit your rankings.

Dr. Duncan Dobbins, Postdoctoral Fellow in Health System Science at Geisinger, shares great perspective on basic statistics for use in performing and evaluating research.

Hear from current residents about how to prepare for and thrive during residency interviews and the match process.

Advice from current residents on how to research and select residency programs to apply to as well as tips for preparing all the written materials; letters of recommendation, your curriculum vitae, and your letter of intent.

Postgraduate training can be overwhelming. Listen for some tips on how to maintain wellbeing as a postgraduate trainee.

Transparency on how programs are designed and residents are evaluated in the context of changes to the ASHP Standards and competency areas, goals, and objectives (CAGOs).