PGY1 Residency: The Hard Truth They Don’t Tell You!

In this video, we dive into one of the biggest decisions in your pharmacy career: whether to pursue a PGY1 residency. I’ll share my personal experiences and insights about the benefits, challenges, and potential pitfalls of residency programs. If you’re feeling pressured by academia or peers, or if you’re uncertain about your career direction, this video is for you. Links Mentioned: Alex AI: https://thehappypharmd.com/alex-ai/ Career Path Videos:    / @thehappypharmd   Get a new pharmacist job in just 3.5 months. Talk to us about our Career Transition Accelerator program: https://thehappypharmd.com/YT-PGY1Res... ----------------------------------- Alex Barker is the founder of The Happy PharmD — a community crafted for pharmacists to navigate their career paths together, securing their dream jobs swiftly at organizations where they’re truly valued — and, of course, earning well! Learn About The Happy PharmD: https://linktr.ee/happypharmd ------------------------------------------- 00:00 - The residency debate 00:57 - Pharmacy education vs. job market 02:18 - Residency myth & real-life example 05:16 - Residency as an investment 07:08 - The reality of burnout 08:23 - Creating career opportunities 10:25 - Long-term career flexibility 11:22 - Success without residency 13:24 - Making an active choice