Balancing Career and Family: Insights from Dr. Suzanne Soliman
In this episode of the Take Your Medicine podcast, pharmacist Phil Cowley interviews Dr. Suzanne Soliman, a highly accomplished pharmacist, author, and mother of five. They discuss her journey in balancing a demanding career in pharmacy with family responsibilities, including founding the Pharmacist Moms Group to support other pharmacist mothers. They highlight the need for pharmacists to advocate for themselves, consider non-traditional roles, and the importance of kindness in professional interactions. Dr. Soliman shares stories and advice on pivoting within the pharmacy profession and emphasizes the value of community support among pharmacists. Her book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Medical Science Liaison,' is recommended for those considering alternative career paths in pharmacy.
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:19 Meet Dr. Suzanne Soliman
01:09 Balancing Career and Family
02:56 The Birth of Pharmacist Moms Group
05:34 Challenges in the Pharmacy Profession
13:40 Advocating for Pharmacist Rights
20:42 Pharmacists' Pay Discrepancy
20:51 Pharmacists' Advocacy and Unity
21:40 CVS Walkouts and Pharmacist Burnout
24:15 Dealing with Conflict and Toxicity
26:15 Good vs. Bad People
29:46 Career Advice for Pharmacists
35:17 Making the World Kinder
37:28 Conclusion and Farewell
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11/21/24 • 39 min
Take Your Medicine - Episode 9: Balancing Acts: The Journey of Dr. Suzanne Soliman
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Welcome to Take Your Medicine podcast. I am Phil Cowley, pharmacist of 25 years. And the one thing I've learned is you need to listen to your patients. Everything I really learned in pharmacy, I've learned by taking a minute to listen to the patients and their stories. And from that, I think that knowledge needs to be spread to everyone. So that's why I started Take Your Medicine podcast. And today we have the brilliant, beautiful wonder mom. She's go
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