Division of Pharmacy Professional Development - University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
46 episodes
3 months ago
We explore a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, patient care, and healthcare delivery in every setting. Listen in as we speak with respected experts and key thought leaders about their lessons learned. Our goal is to empower pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students to advance their practice by introducing them to new knowledge and role models.
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We explore a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, patient care, and healthcare delivery in every setting. Listen in as we speak with respected experts and key thought leaders about their lessons learned. Our goal is to empower pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students to advance their practice by introducing them to new knowledge and role models.
Social Media to Make Professional Connections (II)
PharmacyForward
23 minutes 22 seconds
5 years ago
Social Media to Make Professional Connections (II)
Ashley Barlow, PharmD (MD Anderson Cancer Center) & Brooke Barlow, PharmD (University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center) - @theABofPharmaC and PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residents - talk to us about developing their professional brand using Twitter and why creating an online presence can help you achieve your career goals.
Key Lessons:
Social media, especially Twitter, has become an increasingly important forum for connecting with professional colleagues and engaging in dialog about cutting edge issues that impact patient care and pharmacy practice.
To get started, read this brief article by Robert Pugliese entitled How Twitter Has Made Me a Better Pharmacist.
Consider maintaining separate professional and personal social media accounts.
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are the most commonly used social media platforms for professional networking purposes.
Everyone should purposefully develop their professional brand online. Your digital footprint ultimately reflects your reputation.
Your online persona is perhaps the first and most important impression that others with have of you.
Think about the ABCDEs of your social media presence. A - align your social media with your professional goals. B - build your profile with a professional bio and photo. C - curate the content you find interesting and important. D - define your audience. E - engage in conversations ... be sure to like, comment, and retweet!
Your online network through social media can lead to many new opportunities.
Get the Social Media Infographic by Ashley and Brooke Barlow (@theABofPharmaC)
PharmacyForward
We explore a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, patient care, and healthcare delivery in every setting. Listen in as we speak with respected experts and key thought leaders about their lessons learned. Our goal is to empower pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students to advance their practice by introducing them to new knowledge and role models.
