Career advancement in health-system pharmacy: Clinical pharmacists as future leaders

Abstract

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Premature attrition of clinical pharmacists: Call to attention, action, and potential solutions

“…Even with a defined pathway for advancement, most of the front‐line pharmacists did not regard a position in management as an attractive career option. A survey published in 2021 indicated nearly 90% of health‐system pharmacists surveyed (n = 404) believed that requirements for promotion are not clearly outlined 33 . Thus, this creates a situation where pharmacists are not aware of advancement opportunities or feel a management track that does not personally appeal to them may be their only option.…”

“…A survey published in 2021 indicated nearly 90% of health-system pharmacists surveyed (n = 404) believed that requirements for promotion are not clearly outlined. 33 Thus, this creates a situation where pharmacists are not aware of advancement opportunities or feel a management track that does not personally appeal to them may be their only option. There are limited published data on pharmacists' perceptions and value related to opportunities to pursue leadership roles with and without retention of some degree of direct patient care activities.…”

Clinical pharmacists as pharmacy executives: Yes!

“…The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Curtis E. Haas Pharm.D., FCCP 1 Andrew J. Donnelly Pharm.D., MBA 2,3 1…”

“…More recently, the establishment of PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) residencies has brought even more structure and scope to the training of new graduates wanting a career in administration. 1 Those following these pathways frequently pursued an MBA degree or other Master's degree training related to health care. Many pharmacy executives have taken these pathways to get to their current positions.…”

“…For the graduate who wanted a career in pharmacy administration, the completion of an administratively focused residency was a way to “jump start” career progression. More recently, the establishment of PGY2 Health‐System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) residencies has brought even more structure and scope to the training of new graduates wanting a career in administration 1 . Those following these pathways frequently pursued an MBA degree or other Master's degree training related to health care.…”