Episode 14. Half-Way Mark Check-In

In this reflective episode of Your PharmD Bestie, host Alina Luk, PharmD sits down with Gerald Loyola, PharmD for a candid six-month residency check-in. Gerald shares honest reflections on the highs, challenges, and unexpected lessons from the first half of residency, offering reassurance to residents who may be questioning their progress. They discuss what it truly means to develop clinical confidence, how growth happens through repetition and discomfort, and how learning to receive feedback constructively can accelerate both personal and professional development. The conversation also explores navigating different residency rotations, adjusting to new expectations with each service, and balancing multiple responsibilities at once. In the Q&A segment, Gerald shares practical strategies for staying organized while managing projects, presentations, and clinical duties. Whether you’re mid-residency or preparing to start, this episode is a reminder that growth isn’t always linear—and that feeling stretched often means you’re evolving into the clinician you’re meant to become.