The PLS Pill: Why is Leadership So Difficult?

Authored by Executive Director and previous Society President Dr. Brandon Jennings, PharmD, BCACP Have you found your Leadership Voice yet? Take the free GiANT 5 Voices assessment with Phi Lambda Sigma here. Why is leadership so difficult?  Why can’t we just say “keep up the good work” and all be fine?  Because leadership is nuanced. […]

The PLS Pill: The Beauty of Patience

Authored by Saima Khaja of Gamma Zeta chapter at the Palm Beach Atlantic University Gregory School of Pharmacy Life will not always go our way. I’m sure we’ve all heard that line, or some variant of it, at least once in our life. We can confidently predict what might happen 2 days from now, but […]

The PLS Pill: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Remaining Involved with PLS Post-Graduation

Authored by ’23-24 Immediate Past President Dr. Anthony DeClue, PharmD, MA, BCACP Many students are quite thrilled to be inducted as collegiate members into PLS. Indeed, it is quite an accomplishment! As Cary Grant is famous for saying, “Probably no greater honor can come to any [person] than the respect of [one’s] colleagues.” Inducted and […]

The PLS Pill: Day in the Life – Inpatient Pharmacy Manager

Authored by Dr. Courtney Dawson, PharmD, MBA, MPH, BCPS of the Mayo Clinic Health System Phi Lambda Sigma member Dr. Courtney Dawson has always had a passion for pharmacy management and optimizing pharmacy operations to be their very best for patients. A previous Member-At-Large for our Society, Dr. Dawson graduated from the University of Iowa […]

The PLS Pill: Defeating Doubt: Confronting and Conquering Imposter Syndrome

Authored by Stephanie M. of Episilon Chapter of UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy As pharmacy students, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others and feel like we do not belong. I am currently in my final year of my PharmD/MPH program, but I am also a first-generation college student. This has introduced challenges […]

The PLS Pill: Mastering the Art of Interviewing: Tips and Tricks for Success

Authored by Angel-Rose Weber, PharmD, BS of the Member Engagement & Communication Committees. Dr. Weber is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Albany Medical Center and alum of University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy Interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can turn them into opportunities to showcase your […]

The PLS Pill: Don’t Stop Me Now: The Big 5 on Resiliency as a PharmD Student

Authored by Class of 2024 PharmD student Julia Fabricio of Epsilon Chapter at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Oftentimes in life, we all undergo challenging transition periods that force us to let go of our sense of familiarity. I am now a fourth year PharmD student, but started a doctoral-level program amidst a global […]

The PLS Pill: The Importance of Self Advocacy

Author: Sammy Daas of the Epsilon Beta chapter at the UNTHSC College of Pharmacy Self-advocacy is one of the most powerful communication techniques we have, but it is also one of the most difficult to master. Being an effective advocate for yourself leads to improved career satisfaction, self-confidence, and mental health, and helps you build […]

The PLS Pill: (Mental) Health is Wealth!

Authored by Faith Lanuzo, PharmD Candidate of the Gamma Zeta Chapter As the month closes out, I wanted to bring awareness to October as the Mental Health Awareness month. It’s that time of the year where we all remember that oh yeahpharmacists and pharmacy students are human, too! Yes, we are all aware of the […]

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