Implementing Research Into Practice as a Clinical Based New Practitioner Pharmacist

Abstract

Scholarly activities are essential for enhancing the pharmacy profession, as well as for personal career development. New practitioner pharmacists in academic or community medical center settings may hesitate to incorporate research into their practice if they feel that they do not have the appropriate resources and guidance. While residency provides structured support for research endeavors, new pharmacists may still find research activities daunting to initiate on their own. Many factors should be considered, including strategies for incorporating research into current roles, collaboration efforts, professional opportunities, and timeline considerations, to help pharmacists effectively implement research early in their careers. This article provides new practitioners with a roadmap to navigate challenges and achieve success when integrating scholarly activities into their practice.

Keywords: clinical services; pharmacist education; staff development.