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How I Decided What Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Programs to Apply to (Part II)
In my previous post, I talked about five things you can evaluate on your own without needing direct conversations with the program or company. As someone who has gone through ASHP showcase and many interviews talking with the actual program directors and/or current residents, here are some things I looked for that may require a…
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How I Decided What Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Programs to Apply to (Part I)
Are you a fourth-year pharmacy student planning to apply for a managed care pharmacy residency this December? Do you feel overwhelmed about how to narrow down which programs to apply to? When I was in your shoes, I struggled with the same questions. So I want to share what I looked for when making my…
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AMCP Resources I Recommend for Practicing Pharmacists Interested in Managed Care Pharmacy
Last week, I shared some Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) resources tailored for students interested in managed care pharmacy. Luckily, AMCP also has a wealth of resources for practicing pharmacists who are considering a transition into managed care. While student resources focus more on introducing what managed care is, these resources dive deeper into…
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AMCP Resources I Recommend for Student Pharmacists Interested In Managed Care Pharmacy
If you’re a pharmacy student curious about managed care pharmacy, you might be wondering: What exactly is it? What do managed care pharmacists do? How can I get more experience as a student? The good news is that the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) has a ton of resources that can help answer these…
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Want to Land a Managed Care Pharmacist Job? Start With These 4 Basic Skills!
So you’re thinking about managed care pharmacy? Whether you’re trying to land your first role or just want to crush your next interview, here’s the truth: it’s not just about knowing your drug facts anymore. Managed care pharmacists need a mix of clinical know-how, people skills, and a whole lot of adaptability to succeed. The…
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How to Prepare for a Managed Care Pharmacy Residency as a P4?
You’re a P4 on your APPE rotations. You’ve just discovered managed care pharmacy and are now seriously considering pursuing a residency after graduation. But there’s a problem – you’re worried you don’t have enough experience to make your application stand out. Don’t stress! I was in the exact same position. I didn’t know much about…
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How to Break Into Managed Care Pharmacy as a Practicing Pharmacist?
If you’re a practicing pharmacist curious about transitioning into managed care, you’re not alone. Many pharmacists – from retail to inpatient – find themselves craving a new challenge that still allows them to use their clinical skills, make an impact on patient outcomes, and work on a broader scale. Managed care pharmacy offers just that.…
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How to Break Into Managed Care Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Student?
Managed care pharmacy might not be the first path that comes to mind in pharmacy school – but for those who take the time to explore it, this field offers a fulfilling and impactful career that blends clinical knowledge with population health, policy, and strategy. What Is Managed Care Pharmacy? Managed care pharmacy focuses on…
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Top Misconceptions About Managed Care Pharmacy (Part II)
In Part I, we explored some of the most common misconceptions about managed care pharmacy – from the belief that it’s only about cutting costs to the assumption that it’s not clinical or patient-centered. But the misunderstandings don’t stop there. In this second part of the series, we’ll continue unpacking what managed care pharmacy actually…
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Top Misconceptions About Managed Care Pharmacy (Part I)
When I first heard about managed care pharmacy, I’ll admit – I didn’t fully understand what it was. Like many pharmacy students, I thought, “Isn’t that just deals with insurance denials and cutting costs?” But as I learned more, I realized this field offers meaningful clinical work, broad healthcare impact, and exciting career opportunities. Unfortunately,…
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