The Peel — Fall Edition

The fall season is here — a time to reset, refocus, and build momentum in your first months as a pharmacist. Whether you’re settling into a residency, starting a new role in community or hospital practice, or exploring your next professional step, finding rhythm and balance early makes all the difference.

👉 Grapefruit Health can be part of that rhythm too. Our Patient Champion role is a flexible, paid opportunity to stay connected to patient care — perfect if you’re transitioning between positions or strengthening your own communication and leadership skills. Applications are still open for fall — don’t miss your chance.

Career Tips 🏥

This season, focus on reflective learning. After each shift or rotation block, ask yourself: “What clinical decision today changed a patient’s outcome?”; “Where could I have clarified an order or optimized therapy?”

These reflections help build intuition and awareness — the foundation of expert judgment in pharmacy practice.

💡 Pro tip: Keep a short digital journal or use the Notes app to capture standout clinical moments or workflow insights. They’ll come in handy during residency interviews or annual reviews.

Meal Prep Corner 🧑‍🍳

Roasted Butternut Squash & Quinoa Bowls 🍂

Ingredients:

• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• ½ cup chickpeas (canned, drained & rinsed)

• Handful of spinach or kale

• Optional: feta cheese, pumpkin seeds, or dried cranberries for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Toss squash cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and tender.

4. Layer quinoa, greens, and chickpeas in meal-prep containers, then top with roasted squash.

5. Add optional toppings before serving for a fall flavor boost.

Perks for Pharmacists 💊

Fall savings, not sponsored, no prescription required. These deals are open to licensed pharmacists and healthcare professionals — a little reward for all that clinical brainpower.

🩺 Adidas — 30% Off for Healthcare Workers
Yes, pharmacists count! Verify through ID.me for a year-round 30 % discount on everything from sneakers to scrubs-day athleisure.

💻 Wilson Sporting Goods — 15% Healthcare Worker Discount
For those post-shift pickleball matches or weekend hikes. Claim 15 % off with SheerID verification.

🛏️ Purple Mattress — 10% Off for Medical Professionals
Because recovery matters as much as dosing accuracy. Pharmacists qualify under Purple’s healthcare professional program — verify online for the discount.

💡 Pro tip: Set up a quick ID.me or SheerID profile once — it unlocks dozens of similar healthcare-worker perks all year long

Freshly Squeezed Jokes 🍊

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One Last Thing 💡

As you settle into your new role, remember that growth doesn’t stop after graduation — it just shifts gears. Every patient consult, every formulary review, every tough dosing question is sharpening your clinical intuition and confidence.

At Grapefruit Health, we’re here to support you through every season of your career — from student to licensed pharmacist and beyond. Stay curious, stay steady, and keep finding small ways to make the work meaningful. Here’s to a fall full of progress, purpose, and good coffee. ☕🍂

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The Grapefruit Health Team