In this episode of The Happy PharmD podcast, we bring you the captivating story of Gabrielle Gutierez, a pharmacist who dared to redefine her path from residency to a thriving role as a remote clinical liaison.

We explore Gabrielle's transformative journey, from the challenges she faced during residency to the pivotal moment when she decided to take control of her career trajectory. Discover how she navigated uncertainty, embraced new opportunities, and ultimately found fulfillment in a role that aligns with her passions and values.

Through candid conversations and insightful reflections, Gabrielle shares the lessons she learned along the way, offering invaluable advice for pharmacists and professionals seeking to carve out their own unique paths in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.

Here are the highlights of my conversation with Gabrielle:

01:50 - The importance of doing a residency for clinical pharmacists and how it is often seen as necessary for obtaining a hospital job.

04:06 - The controversy surrounding quitting residency programs and the lack of understanding from residency directors about the personal decisions and responsibilities of individuals in their career paths.

07:44 - The importance of creating a supportive environment for clinical pharmacists to ensure they can effectively care for patients without being overworked or unsupported.

10:08 -  The struggles of dealing with bullying in the workplace, feeling pressured to stay for fear of not being hired elsewhere, and ultimately realizing one's worth and deciding to pursue a different path.

14:38 - The importance of knowing one's values, taking initiative, and seizing opportunities in order to pursue a career in a field that aligns with one's interests and goals.

18:57 - The role of a clinical pharmacist in trailblazing pharmacogenomics and precision medicine, providing support to consulting firms, identifying patients who could benefit from pharmacogenomics, assisting with prior authorization and billing, offering technical support to physicians, conducting medical writing and database building for clinical trials, and creating content such as videos.

21:03 -  Landing a job with a pharmacist salary after overcoming career challenges -- a Cinderella story.

24:19 - The struggles and self-doubt experienced by a clinical pharmacist during their residency and how changing their perspective and being kinder to themselves ultimately led to personal growth and success in their career.

Link:

Gabrielle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsfgutierrez/

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