In this episode of When in STEM, I sit down with Elissa Hanna, a retail pharmacist, to uncover the real story behind life in community pharmacy. She shares her path from education to earning her PharmD, the challenges she faced along the way, and what led her to retail pharmacy. We dive into what a day in her life looks like, what it truly means to hold a PharmD, and how pharmacists impact patient care beyond prescriptions.Whether you’re a pharmacy student, considering a PharmD, or just curious about the realities of retail pharmacy, this conversation offers a candid look into the profession: the struggles, the rewards, and everything in between.