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In this reflective episode of Your PharmD Bestie, host Alina Luk, PharmD sits down with Gerald Loyola, PharmD for a candid six-month residency check-in. Gerald shares honest reflections on the highs, challenges, and unexpected lessons from the first half of residency, offering reassurance to residents who may be questioning their progress. They discuss what it truly means to develop clinical confidence, how growth happens through repetition and discomfort, and how learning to receive feedback constructively can accelerate both personal and professional development. The conversation also explores navigating different residency rotations, adjusting to new expectations with each service, and balancing multiple responsibilities at once. In the Q&A segment, Gerald shares practical strategies for staying organized while managing projects, presentations, and clinical duties. Whether you’re mid-residency or preparing to start, this episode is a reminder that growth isn’t always linear—and that feeling stretched often means you’re evolving into the clinician you’re meant to become.
In this reflective episode of Your PharmD Bestie, host Alina Luk, PharmD sits down with Gerald Loyola, PharmD for a candid six-month residency check-in. Gerald shares honest reflections on the highs, challenges, and unexpected lessons from the first half of residency, offering reassurance to residents who may be questioning their progress. They discuss what it truly means to develop clinical confidence, how growth happens through repetition and discomfort, and how learning to receive feedback constructively can accelerate both personal and professional development. The conversation also explores navigating different residency rotations, adjusting to new expectations with each service, and balancing multiple responsibilities at once. In the Q&A segment, Gerald shares practical strategies for staying organized while managing projects, presentations, and clinical duties. Whether you’re mid-residency or preparing to start, this episode is a reminder that growth isn’t always linear—and that feeling stretched often means you’re evolving into the clinician you’re meant to become.
Your PharmD Bestie is a podcast under the Pharm So Hard Network, produced by Jimmy Pruitt. Hosted by pharmacist Alina Luk, the show provides an authentic and unfiltered look into the pharmacy profession, bridging the gap between students, residents, and practicing professionals. Alina Luk’s journey through pharmacy school and residency is filled with valuable lessons and experiences that she eagerly shares with her listeners. Through personal stories, professional insights, and practical advice, Alina explores topics ranging from navigating pharmacy school and residency to overcoming challenges and celebrating achievements as a practicing pharmacist. With guest contributions from preceptors, fellow professionals, and students, this podcast is a go-to resource for anyone passionate about pharmacy.