PharmD Concentrations

Shares the inspiring journeys of 31 pharmacy leaders who have completed or been involved with the Pharmacy Leadership Academy. Through their letters, the authors provide valuable leadership learnings and advice on topics such as: Integrating career and life goals. Embracing vulnerability. Developing trust within your team. Leading with integrity and compassion. Defining and living by your leadership values. Setting an example as a leader when dealing with crises. Recognizing the value of involvement in professional organizational leadership.

Research and reviews on evaluations of current practice, innovations in medication management, developments in therapeutics, and pharmaceutical science research that informs and improves practice and administration, as well as the social and administrative pharmacy.

Over the past years, the changing nature of pharmacy practice has caused many to realize that the practice must not only be managed, but also led. Leadership and Management in Pharmacy Practice discusses a variety of leadership and managerial issues facing pharmacists now and in the future.

Professional leadership -- Becoming a leader -- People, people, people -- Motivating the Eeyores -- Communication -- Embracing change -- Working efficiently -- Leading yourself -- Marketing yourself

Supplies the understanding you will need to manage the day-to-day challenges in this increasingly competitive environment. Presenting a wealth of information on how to resolve common issues across all sectors of the pharmacy environment, it uses case studies to illustrate the methods required to create a patient-focused business where teamwork flourishes and continuous improvement becomes a reality.

Combines evidence-based management theories with practical solutions for the issues pharmacists face every day. Enhanced by input from educators, researchers, students and practicing pharmacists, it addresses the evolving role of pharmacists in today's every-changing environment.