S10 E15: From Student to Fellow to Leader: Exploring Pharmacy Fellowships
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When people talk about pharmacy careers, they often make it sound like there is a clear path forward. This episode proves otherwise.
In the Season 10 finale of the PQI Podcast, host Ginger Blackmon is joined by NCODA Fellow Shawnny Eugene, PharmD, as co-host for a conversation with three former fellows whose careers have taken them in very different directions: Cooper Bailey, PharmD, Rahil Dixit, PharmD, and Utoy Wong, PharmD.
Today, Cooper supports oncology practices through NCODA’s partner development efforts. Rahil is completing a regulatory fellowship with Johnson & Johnson and Rutgers. Utoy practices as an oncology pharmacist in the clinic setting. Together, they reflect on how fellowship experiences, mentorship, networking, and unexpected opportunities influenced their career paths.
The conversation explores:
- How pharmacy fellowships differ from residency programs
- Career opportunities across oncology practice, nonprofit organizations, and the pharmaceutical industry
- The role of mentorship, networking, and professional involvement in career growth
- Why career journeys rarely look as planned as they do on paper
- Lessons learned from fellowship training and early career experiences
- Advice for students, residents, fellows, and pharmacists exploring what’s next
Whether you’re considering a fellowship, evaluating career options, or simply curious about where a pharmacy degree can take you, this episode offers an honest look at the many directions a pharmacy career can go.
Featured Guests:
Cooper Bailey, PharmD
Partner Development Team, NCODA
Rahil Dixit, PharmD
Regulatory Advertising & Promotion Fellow, Johnson & Johnson/Rutgers Fellowship Program
Utoy Wong, PharmD
Oncology Pharmacist, Georgia Cancer Specialists and Winship Cancer Institute