Farmacja zamiast lekarskiego – czy warto? - Katarzyna Silczuk, farmaceutka

A pharmacist who could have become a lawyer. A medical influencer from a family pharmacy. Meet Katarzyna Silczuk – known online as Magister Silczukowa. In a candid and personal interview, she discusses her career path: from retaking her high school leaving exams, through the dilemmas between medicine and pharmacy, to everyday life in the pharmacy, where she builds relationships with patients and answers their numerous questions. In this episode, we discuss, among other things: • the pros and cons of working as a pharmacist, • the differences between chain pharmacies and family pharmacies, • the absurdities of the supplement market, • patient trust in pharmacists and the role they play in the healthcare system, • trichology, TikTok, and social media. This is more than just a conversation about medications – it's a story of passion, empathy, and helping people every day in the most practical way possible. Follow Kasia on Instagram and TikTok: @magister.silczukowa The podcast is partnered with https://hippojobs.pl/ – a job portal for medical professionals that supports those who want to heal better. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Where did the idea for being a pharmacist come from? 05:43 A pharmacist is not a salesperson 07:29 How often do patients seek health advice from a pharmacist? 08:30 Can a pharmacist write a prescription? 10:35 Are pharmacy studies similar to medical studies? 13:12 What does a pharmacist's internship look like? 14:14 Does a pharmacist always work in a pharmacy? 15:12 Where did the idea for social media come from? 18:30 How important is a pharmacist's communication with patients? 20:40 What does it mean to be a good pharmacist? 22:50 What is it like to work in chain pharmacies? 27:45 How much can a pharmacist earn? 31:24 How much money do you need to open a pharmacy? 33:49 What are the different pharmaceutical specialties like? 35:20 Do Poles overuse medications? 40:05 Where did the idea for trichology come from? 🎙 Subscribe, leave a 👍, and share this episode with someone it can help! #pharmaceutical #medicine #pharmacy #podcast