Your time training in our pharmacy fellowship program will be action packed and require a great amount of dedication. How will you manage stress as a fellow in our program?
Work-related burnout and stress have become much more prevalent among pharmacists in recent years. The long shifts, changes in demands, and high workloads have all added to the increased levels of stress in the profession, and you will be exposed to all of these during your pharmacy fellowship training. Your interviewers want to hear that you can manage the daily stresses during your time with them in a healthy manner.
"One thing I made sure to do in pharmacy school and on rotations was to get a minimum of six hours of sleep. Making sure I'm well-rested ensures I arrive fresh and ready to navigate any challenges I might face. During the day, I like taking little walks or a five-minute break just to re-center myself when needed. Outside of my training, I play in a soccer league and that helps me manage my stress physically through exercise while doing a hobby I love. I know that the next two years of training in your program will require a great time dedication and I'm ready to fully take on that commitment."
This is where you can talk about self-care, both while at work and during your personal time. You should discuss what you do when you're stressed at work and how you manage it and how you take care of yourself outside of work. Make sure to give detailed responses that address how you cope with stress in both work and personal settings and don't shy away from the fact that you know how stressful the coming year or two will be during your pharmacy fellowship training.
