Christina Y. Martin, PharmD, MS Director, Membership Forums Are You Different? Christina Y. Martin, PharmD, MS Director, Membership Forums April 28, 2017

What We Will Cover Today How Do You Map and Develop Your Career? Are You DIFFERENT? Networking: It’s Not What, But WHO You Know Do you have an organizational home?

Career Mapping & Development Know that a CAREER is different from a JOB Recognize that YOU are the only cartographer Create a list of priorities Personal Professional See every function / activity as an OPPORTUNITY Listen and observe actively Be a sponge – “student of your organization” Be flexible – even the best laid plans can flop! Recognize your “differentiation” qualities

Once You Have Your Mapping Plan... Your differentiation quality correlates to strategy Network! Identify mentors Identify peers with similar interests Seek opportunities / resources to help you achieve your goals! Be honest with yourself Set a schedule for reassessment And again, be honest with yourself

Board Certified Specialists How are YOU Different? Competitive market = Differentiation is a MUST Ways to achieve professional differentiation Advanced training Degrees Residency / Fellowships Certification(s) & Certificates Unique skill set Professional engagement Expanded network “Personal” passions What is YOUR Differentiation Plan? Board Certified Specialists

Differentiation Opportunities?

Attain Board Certification Pharmacotherapy Ambulatory Care Pediatric Pharmacy Critical Care Pharmacy Three-pronged approach Practice Exam Core Therapeutic Modules Specialty Review & Recertification Course ASHP RRRP Open to Residents and New Practitioners who are eligible to sit for a BPS exam

Grow individual leadership skills New Practitioner Leadership Development Opportunities NPF Executive Committee Member (5) NPF Advisory Groups (95) - Due 5/1Deadline May 1! Resident Advancement Career Development Professional Practice Membership & Outreach Practice Advancement & Advocacy Councils / Commissions

Manage your personal brand ASHP CV Review Program Web-based resource center- www.ashp.org/cvreview 2500++ Members involved Be reviewed or be a reviewer! Feedback given by multiple people! Online: Fall and Spring sessions

Grow (or refine) professional writing Writing / Reviewing for AJHP Volunteer to write / review Let your interests be known Gets your name out there

Network – Utilize Your Peers

Network – Utilize Your Peers Career advice for a changing profession from 30 rising stars. Finding and landing the right opportunities Navigating life and career as a two-pharmacist couple Dealing with the impact of significant life events

Identify a new network

Career Transition Resource

How does this differentiate YOU? Sit back & relax = failure/frustration Own the situation Show initiative Demonstrate engagement / awareness CV states you are a member, did you utilize resources / opportunities? Passive vs. Active member

Personal and Professional Networking Concentrate on Professional / Career Intimidating “Too shy” How do you network in your personal life?

Networking – Webinar Pearls New Practitioners Forum Webinars Networking Online Networking in the Workplace Networking at National Meetings Networking in the Local Community

Establishing a Network Get Involved School Post-graduation Throughout your career Local, state, and national levels It is a never-ending process! Surround: ID similar interests Reach Out: in-person, electronically Connect: make it personal

Dos and Don’ts Do Listen well, pay attention (avoid serial networker mentality) Act more interested in others versus focusing on you Establish a personal connection Don’t Monopolize someone’s time Correct / admonish / belittle others Expect free professional advice

Things to Think About…… Social networking sites Can be great tools if used correctly You SHOULD have a “digital brand” You never know who is looking! Employers LOVE social sites Be Smart Take Home: Nothing is Private

Networking is about getting people to REMEMBER YOU Key Networking Points Social media has changed the landscape Social media networking strategy? Permanent or temporary? Not a hierarchal process Below, equal, above – all important in your network Networking is a “active” process Obtaining business card ≠ network connection! Networking is about getting people to REMEMBER YOU (in a positive way).

Where do I fit in to ASHP? Section of Clinical Specialists and Scientists Bring science to practice. Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners Unite with leaders in patient care continuity. Integrate patient care and pharmacy services. Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners Section of Pharmacy Practice Managers Boost your management & leadership skills. Give yourself a flying start. New Practitioners Forum Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology Pharmacy Student Forum Connect with technology specialists. Connect for career growth.

ASHP Core Strengths Pharmacists Advancing Healthcare Providing leadership on professional issues Publishing evidence-based drug information Developing practitioner educational programs Conducting conferences and meetings Advocating public policy for health-system pharmacists Pharmacists Advancing Healthcare

Find Out More about the Forum at: https://www.ashp.org/New-Practitioner/New-Practitioners-Forum

Questions? Christina Y. Martin, PharmD, MS Director, Membership Forums cmartin@ashp.org