Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Podcast

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society•www.rpharms.com

Your pharmacy foundation training year is a massive learning curve. Join Aamir Shaikh from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society every month as he talks to experienced students and tutors who share their insights about coping with the challenges it brings. Whether you want to know about your first day, how to meet learning outcomes, prepare for your progress reviews or pass your registration assessments, this is the podcast for you.

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Episodes

Preparing for your first progress review

In our first three podcasts of the series, we spoke to experienced tutor Khalid Khan, as well as recent trainee Krishan Patel. In Episode Three we discuss progress reviews, how best to prepare for them, and how to record and present your evidences. We discuss what your tutor's expectations will be when you reach your upcoming week 13 review, so you can make sure everything goes to plan. Find all our resources and support for trainee pharmacists at https://www.rpharms.com/development/trainee-phar...

Oct 02, 2024•13 min

Getting to grips with your learning outcomes

In our first podcast, we spoke to experienced tutor Khalid Khan and recent trainee Krishan Patel. Episode Two looks at the new updated learning outcomes for trainees including handy tips on gathering, recording and reviewing your evidence to make 100% sure you’re exactly where you want to be. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rpharms.com/development/trainee-pharmacists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 17, 2024•18 min

What to expect during your Foundation training year

In our first episode, we spoke to experienced tutor Khalid Khan, as well as recent trainee Krishan Patel. We cover what to expect during the training year and top tips on how to be successful and maintain a healthy work life balance. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainees at https://www.rpharms.com/development/trainee-pharmacists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 17, 2024•29 min

Preparing to receive your GPhC Registration Assessment results

You've sat your assessment - what comes next? The latest episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast series looks at ways to get yourself ready to receive your GPhC registration assessment results. This episode features handy tips on using your time wisely between the assessment and the result to prepare yourself for a successful start to your career, how to go about joining the GPhC register when the time comes, and how to maintain a good mindset when receiving your results, whatever they may be....

Jun 27, 2024•21 min

Preparing for the day of the registration assessment

This episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at ways to get yourself ready for the all important GPhC registration assessment for trainees, including handy tips on preparation and maintaining you wellbeing so you can bring your A game to the assessment, and give yourself the best chance of passing. Featured speaker is Atif Saddiq, portfolio pharmacist based in GP pharmacy and Academia, and Chair of the RPS Early Careers Advisory Group. Find all our resources and support for foundation tr...

May 03, 2024•11 min

Revise and prepare for a successful registration assessment

This episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at ways to get prepared for the all important GPhC registration assessment for trainees, including handy tips on when and how to revise most effectively for the calculations paper, how to find the most reliable practice questions, and general tips on fitting your revision around your work and personal life. Featured speakers are Salma Al-Hamzy, pharmacist and calculations training expert, and Greg Nolan, a recently qualified pharmacist. Find a...

Mar 19, 2024•35 min•Ep. 4

Maintaining your wellbeing as a Foundation Trainee Pharmacist

How do you keep yourself mentally and physically well during your Foundation training? This episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast series looks at ways to the issue of Maintaining your wellbeing. This episode features handy tips on using your time wisely both in and outside of work, including balancing your time between work and revision, so you can stay well and deal with challenges that arise in your life as a trainee pharmacist. Featured speakers joining our Foundation training lead Kina V...

Feb 07, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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