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Can I change my career path? Finding your career path may take time, and there will likely be a few turns along the way. In college, we sometimes rush to pick a major and forget that it’s totally okay to explore and change directions as we go. College is the perfect time to discover your skills and figure out how they align with a career. Internships are a great way to get an inside look at an industry and see if it’s the right fit for you. With real-world experience, you can test out how your skills match the job and whether it brings you joy. I did this exact thing in college. I started in a year-long medical assistant program and completed a 3-month internship. I loved helping people, but realized the medical field wasn’t for me, and there was a lot more schooling required if I wanted to move up. I ended up switching my major. It added some extra time to my college journey, but I gained a lot from that experience. Your career path will have many twists and turns, and you won’t always be able to plan for each one. You can have multiple careers throughout your life, and each one will teach you something new about yourself. So, don’t be afraid to experiment, test things out, and pivot when needed. #CareerAdvice #College #CareerJourney #Internships #CareerPath #CareerPivot #CollegeJourney #CareerChange #Intern

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Tales from the trenches:  We've been interviewing candidates for our medical assistant internship program. I'm surprised at how few people can answer the question: "What do you do better than anyone else?" Most of the time, the answers I get are generic, i.e., "I'm one of the kindest people you'll ever meet." But this actually misses the point. What I'm asking is to try to learn what you think you're better than 99.99% of the world in. The thing that makes you, you. We want to know where you excel – what you do that no one else can compare or compete with. Each of us – even the most humble – should have something we are so enthusiastically proud of, that you're ready and excited when this question is asked. It's worth having self-awareness about what you do extremely well. Be proud of it. Don't exaggerate something that is not true. But describe the uniqueness of you in an expressive way. So, who is ready to be bold... how would you answer this question? "What do you do better than anyone else?" Would love to hear in the comments! :)

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I wholeheartedly concur. The ✨internship duration is a critical component of the curriculum; however, the absence of adequate guidance often leaves students disoriented, hindering their ability to understand their responsibilities and acquire essential skills for their future careers. Insufficient supervision and training may result in interns being ill-prepared to confront the practical challenges they will encounter in their professional lives. This matter unquestionably warrants attention to ensure that PharmD graduates are properly equipped to excel in clinical environments. #InternshipExperience #PharmD #CareerDevelopment #StudentSupport #ClinicalTraining #FuturePharmacists #GuidanceMatters #ProfessionalGrowth #PharmacyEducation #InternSupervision #SkillsDevelopment #CareerPreparedness #PharmacyCareers #EducationReform #HealthcareProfessionals

🌟 Are you a high school or college student dreaming of a career in medicine but unsure where to start? Future Physicians is here to guide you on every step of the journey. 🌟 At Future Physicians, we understand how important early exposure and hands-on experiences are for building a strong foundation in healthcare. That’s why we connect students like you with life-changing opportunities, including: 🔬 Research projects – Dive into scientific research, contributing to projects that can lead to groundbreaking discoveries. Whether you're interested in clinical trials, laboratory research, or public health, we can connect you with mentors in the field. 👩⚕️ Shadowing programs – Experience a day in the life of a medical professional. Observe surgeries, patient consultations, or lab diagnostics up close to get real-world insight into your future career. 🤝 Volunteering opportunities – Give back to your community while gaining valuable experience. Volunteering in healthcare settings enhances your interpersonal skills and demonstrates your commitment to serving others. 🏥 Internships – Ready for hands-on experience? We provide access to internships that place you in clinical environments where you can learn from professionals and put your skills to the test. If you're serious about a future in medicine, don't wait for opportunities to come to you—seek them out! With Future Physicians, you’ll be connected to a world of possibilities that will help you stand out and thrive in your premed journey. 🚀 💡 Your future starts here. Sign up today at futurephysicians.org! #Premed #HealthcareCareers #MedicalStudents #ResearchOpportunities #Shadowing #Internships #Volunteering #FuturePhysicians

When I was 17, I landed an internship at the VA Hospital. My supervisor was a petite Black elderly woman standing at about 5 feet with a hunchback and a slightly askew wig. I’ll never, ever forget her. On the first day, she whisked me away from my desk to the hospital's basement to give me a tour, introducing me to everyone we met along the way. "These are the maintenance people; if there's an issue with heating, this is where you go," she explained. She meticulously outlined how everything worked, from the intricacies of the facility's mechanics to the difference between LPNs (licensed practical nurses) and RNs (registered nurses). We went up to the executive suites, the various wings like the mental health, orthopedic, surgical, all. She whispered where I should “tread lightly.” She gave me the full scoop on how the organization really worked. I didn’t know it then, but I was aware of a system and the many processes that made up the chain of service. I could pitch in almost anywhere because I understood both the big picture and the various pieces that made it up. She helped me succeed; within 3 months of starting,  I got a promotion! I am still grateful for Ms. Marion T. Noble. That's what an internship should be -- not just making copies, filing, or picking up coffee. Where is the opportunity for growth, for falling in love with how things work? Internships shape our youth, which means they shape our future. That's why I love internXL, a program of Fund II Foundation. It's an innovative internship platform for the modern workforce. It enables many of our friends and family to enter spaces (virtual and brick) where problems are explored and solved—where air tables materialize in products and processes. We prepare them through a learning academy so they are confident they can contribute and eager to bring value. ➡️ Are you involved with hiring at your company? ➡️ Are you ready to shorten your hiring cycle? ➡️ Are you ready to engage the best and brightest talent using a wider net? If so, you need to know about internXL. Follow our LinkedIn page! #Internship #Hiring #TalentDevelopment #BIPOC #Diversity #Inclusion

Today is National Intern Day, and it brought back a flood of memories from my own intern days—learning invaluable lessons from my preceptors, forming lasting connections, serving patients, and facing the challenge of job hunting. The familiar dilemma of "no job without experience, no experience without a job" still resonates for many today. In my role as a professor at AGMU, I often hear the frustrations of students struggling to find their first job. Reflecting on this, I remember once hiring a young pharmacy tech with zero experience. What stood out was his motivation, passion, and desire to make a difference. Trusting my gut, he became one of the best pharmacy techs I've worked with, showing the importance of giving opportunities. Let’s remember our own journeys; we were all interns once, and the importance of those open doors. To all interns, stay motivated. Your journey is just beginning, and I can’t wait to see the incredible impact you will have on your industry. #NationalInternDay #Mentorship #CareerJourney #Inspiration #Motivation #Interns