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Podcast: Pharmacist Diaries
Episode: 135 Maya Patel: Is a pharmacy residency the right choice for me!?
Description: In this episode we uncover a remarkable story within the healthcare profession. We dive into Maya Patel's extraordinary journey from molecular biology to paediatric pharmacy, navigating challenges and seizing opportunities along the way.
Maya comes from a family of pharmacists, including both her parents and aunt/uncle, but she initially wanted to pursue a different career path than pharmacy. Despite obtaining her undergraduate degree in molecular biology, Maya had an existential crisis towards the end of her program, realising her passion for healthcare and direct patient interaction, ultimately leading her to pursue pharmacy like...