(I originally asked this in hSDN, but someone suggested that I repost my question here because it wasn't getting answers. I'm sorry if the second part of my question doesn't belong here, I can edit it out if needed.)
Hi, I am currently a junior in high school and I am interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. I would really love to work in a career that involves the treatment of cancer, so oncology pharmacy in particular has appealed to me. As I've been researching the field, I have seen many members advising against going into pharmacy because of "degree mill" universities and oversaturation in retail. I know that if I went into oncology pharmacy, I would be working in a more clinical setting (like a hospital or cancer center) and I would more specialized (after residency programs). To me, it seems that this would limit the competition when applying for jobs, however I am still concerned about the job's outlook for the future. I am also unsure of how difficult it is to secure PGY1 and PGY2 residencies, but I imagine that there is a lot of competition.
Is oncology pharmacy truly as overpopulated and competitive as retail pharmacy seems to be?
If so, what are some other careers in oncology that would allow me to carry out similar daily tasks (going on rounds, advising patients, cancer treatment, etc)? Oncology is definitely my preference, but I have also looked into other fields like dentistry/orthodontics and PT. I have also considered becoming a medical oncologist. Would any of these fields be more practical?
Of course, I know that any medical field is going to be very competitive, my main concern is the issue of oversaturation that seems to be prevalent in retail pharmacy.
Regardless of what medical field I'm going into, I am currently planning to get my bachelors in biology (cellular/molecular if the college offers it) and I am completely open to any amount of further education or training that may be needed. Thank you to anyone who can help!
Hi, I am currently a junior in high school and I am interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. I would really love to work in a career that involves the treatment of cancer, so oncology pharmacy in particular has appealed to me. As I've been researching the field, I have seen many members advising against going into pharmacy because of "degree mill" universities and oversaturation in retail. I know that if I went into oncology pharmacy, I would be working in a more clinical setting (like a hospital or cancer center) and I would more specialized (after residency programs). To me, it seems that this would limit the competition when applying for jobs, however I am still concerned about the job's outlook for the future. I am also unsure of how difficult it is to secure PGY1 and PGY2 residencies, but I imagine that there is a lot of competition.
Is oncology pharmacy truly as overpopulated and competitive as retail pharmacy seems to be?
If so, what are some other careers in oncology that would allow me to carry out similar daily tasks (going on rounds, advising patients, cancer treatment, etc)? Oncology is definitely my preference, but I have also looked into other fields like dentistry/orthodontics and PT. I have also considered becoming a medical oncologist. Would any of these fields be more practical?
Of course, I know that any medical field is going to be very competitive, my main concern is the issue of oversaturation that seems to be prevalent in retail pharmacy.
Regardless of what medical field I'm going into, I am currently planning to get my bachelors in biology (cellular/molecular if the college offers it) and I am completely open to any amount of further education or training that may be needed. Thank you to anyone who can help!