Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science: “First Day of School”You are 47 years old, have a doctorate, a family, a mortgage, the responsibility over hundreds of thousands of dollars in inventory, and…Jul 20, 2022Jul 20, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science: Interview ArtsIf you have only ever interviewed for community pharmacy positions, you will be shocked to discover how much more involved, formal, and…Jun 12, 2022Jun 12, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science — What Comes After the Leap?If you ever want to be a real wet blanket in a pharmacy setting, ask one of your colleagues what their career goals are in pharmacy. With a…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science: Pulling the Plug on Your ProfessionThere wasn’t much fanfare. It was the Friday leading into Memorial Day weekend and the pharmacy was very busy. I was meeting my family and…Jun 2, 2022Jun 2, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy Management — A bait-less trapI have been in pharmacy for over 20 years, 13 of which as a pharmacist. I have all of the experience and skills that would make for a…May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science — Part 7: KatasI am at the point in my career change journey where I am finally starting to learn what all I don’t know. I guess I won’t go from zero to…Apr 22, 2022Apr 22, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science — Part 6: Patient Safety and ResuIf you ever want to feel the crushing weight of humility, sit down and prepare your resume for a position in an industry unrelated to your…Apr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022
Carl SmithCasual Carl — The Incredible HulkIt’s not been much of a secret that in my last decade I have really questioned my lifelong relationship with collections. Toys, music…Mar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science — Part 5: Soft SkillsI have long been tempted (by myself and others) to write a satirical but ultimately non-fiction book about life in a retail pharmacy. With…Mar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
Carl SmithPharmacy to Data Science — Part 4: A Day in the LifeI wanted to throw a little something up this weekend, but the piece I am working on isn’t quite polished enough for public consumption. As…Mar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022