April 2025
Hi New Practitioners!
As we transition into spring, I hope all of you are able to take time to reflect on past transitions in your life and upcoming transitions you expect in your future. As we all know, transitions can seem overwhelming (or even daunting) at first, but just as the seasons change, they are necessary for continued growth and can lead to beautiful outcomes. Nonetheless, for those that need some guidance, ASHP has many resources to help you through the next steps. Please visit ASHP Career Transitions to learn more on how to prepare for your next journey, whether that includes residency or lateral movements in the workforce. ASHP also provides you with many more explorations within the Professional Development center. Be sure to check out CareerPharm and some available podcasts (e.g., Job Negotiations) to hear from previous new practitioners as they were embracing their own journeys.
Speaking of residency, we all know what time it is! I want to first and foremost congratulate each person embarking on their residency journey. We know it is not easy to acquire all the necessary items for submitting applications, traveling for interviews, and patiently waiting for match results, all while completing your final year of school (or during your first year of residency). Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, so for that, let’s take a moment to celebrate. You are investing in yourself and your future, and ASHP is here to help. Please visit ASHP's Match Day Resources for all of your pre/post Match tools, including advice for Phase II and the Scramble. Good luck to everyone!
Now, as I conclude my last year of being a New Practitioner, I want to encourage each of you to get involved. I know there may be a mountain of tasks on your to-do list right now and adding one more may not seem feasible, but from personal experience, getting involved in ASHP has awarded me with opportunities and connections that have helped me substantially grow as a new practitioner as well as a leader. The projects that I have been involved in and the connections I have made have helped me develop skills and acquire knowledge that has continuously aided me through my career thus far. For those interested, please visit ASHP Get Involved to learn about all of the ways to stay active and engaged in ASHP. If you are wanting to join the New Practitioner Forum and participate in a NPF Advisory Group, please visit Advisory Group and Committee Appointments and submit your applications by May 1.
To stay up to date on all the latest insight, please follow the NPF account @ASHP_NPF on X. We would also love for you to engage with us on ASHP Connect.
Looking forward to seeing all the great things you all will be doing this year!
Sincerely,
Jacilyn McNulty, PharmD, MBA
Member, ASHP New Practitioner Forum Executive Committee, 2024 – 2025
