The Yellow Brick Road: Navigating a Pharmacy Career Path

The role of pharmacists in healthcare decision-making and research has been broadening over the past decades, increasing the prominence pharmacists have in interprofessional collaborative care settings. These changes have created opportunities for pharmacists and staff to consider new career paths post-graduation or advance within their current pharmacy field. These expanding roles may also provide an opportunity for improved job satisfaction and patient care. Career changes may result from a personal desire to advance within a profession, change career direction based on new opportunities or personal interests, or because of dissatisfaction with current employment. Often, a new work direction will require new technical skills and expertise, which means additional education. This course explores career opportunities and some valuable strategies and considerations a person should know when considering a possible career change.