097 Ofran Al-Mossawi: Pharmacists are perfectly positioned to lead the way in health research

<p>In this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of talking to Ofran Al-mossawi about her inspiring career journey. If you are interested in pursuing a pharmacy career in <strong>research</strong> or you&#39;ve thought about it in the past but you&#39;re not sure where to start, then this is perfect episode for you to tune into!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ofran has spent most of her pharmacy career in a hospital setting and has focused her time between paediatrics, critical care, and clinical trials. At the time of this recording, she was writing the finishing touches to her thesis in order to complete her PhD. An exciting achievement for her and one we can celebrate with her as this episode launches!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ofran and I spent most of our time talking about research in pharmacy. We are so fortunate that she is a current National Institute of Health &amp; Care Research (NIHR) Docotoral Research Fellow with the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health. She gives us insight into:</p> <ol> <li><p>Why Pharmacists should get involved with research</p> </li> <li><p>The application process for a fellowship with the NIHR and the benefits of working with them.</p> </li> <li><p>Why you would choose to do a fellowship with NIHR and at what point in your career would you consider it</p> </li> <li><p>How to best prepare for a fellowship application as it is a very competitive process, including the steps you should take from early in your career to prepare you for success</p> </li> <li><p>The pros and cons of a research career, including the challenges of balancing research with clinical work</p> </li> <li><p>The value in mentorship and building a strong support network as a researcher</p> </li> </ol> <p><br></p> <p>Overall, this episode was both educational and motivating, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in pursuing a career in research or looking to find their true passion in life. So be sure to give it a listen and get ready to be inspired!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>PARTNERSHIPS:</strong> </p> <p><