LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD

PGY-1 Resident I Lieutenant @ USPHS I Passion for service, public health and Amcare Pharmacy I Views are my own

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

Tips on how to de-stress during residency.

#1 Find a random kid at the play ground

#2 Have em push you on a swing

Works every time

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay!Check out this article on how to celebrate and honor in small ways those who were here first but often and always not seen!

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[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

@JasonMordino @janthony3PharmD @Rx_Khallido @KetemaPawlose @Pharm_Tankz @JaMieraStuart @ResidentRx Done!

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

Beyond thankful for your generosity! I am well settled in Gallup and I am certain your kindness will get me through residency.

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

Háádéé nijighá dóó háágóó jideeya ( where are you walking from and where are you walking to? To my PGY-1 peers, as we walk through this phase of our lives (residency), remember to take break in other make it through life’s journey of pharmacy and service (3/3)

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

Nijighà (Walking): In Navajo, walking is life’s journey, traveling and livelihood. Life’s journey is like a dress and through life’s experiences we present ourselves in clothes. The profound wisdom embedded in Navajo culture was the reason why I sought after an IHS residency(1/3)

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

(2/3) my desire to learn & serve the natives of our country was so strong I narrowed my chances of a PGY-1 residency by not applying to ASHP but only to IHS. Scary but it worked out. As I officially begin my first day of residency, I can’t help but ponder on this Navajo saying.

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

This summer has been one full of peaks and valleys but It's finally happening! Day 1 of Residency starts tomorrow 8/2. The support from @PharmGradWish & strangers got me through the fire and more. Your kindness will be with me as I embark on this new chapter of service & learning

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

@JasonMordino Haha! Didn’t even catch it.

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

@JasonMordino This is devastating news!! Definitely will be saying prayers for you and your family! He is loved and will always be!!

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

@PharmGradWish @JasonMordino @EB_Hirsch @NatalijaFarrell and to all of you who kept spreading the word and support. Thank you😭

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

Phew!!! UPDATE: Your boy PASSED the NAPLEX. The past week has been a roller coaster of emotions and a true test of character, resilience with so many life lessons such as always getting rental Insurance. I am able to bounce back on my feet due to the generosity of complete (1/2)

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

Strangers.I have found a place to sublet for the month as I get ready for residency and I am more than excited for a fresh start in my new home state of New Mexico. The fire is behind me and I look forward to passing on the kindness and empathy you all have shown me (2/2)

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

@malzaria @PharmGradWish DM’d you

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

I had a plan. Study, get the NAPLEX over with and send out big fat thank you notes to all the generous individuals who contributes to my @PharmGradWish but as they say man plans God laughs. I saved all your notes that came with the gifts with the intention to reply to y’all (1/2)

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

I’ll be taking my NAPLEX in 4 days — prayers would be much appreciated! 🙏🏾😭

[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

But unfortunately I lost my apartment to a fire earlier today, including the notes that came with the gifts. I would like to reach out to everyone who supported my PGY-1 move and say thank you — I am deeply grateful.
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[LT Shoghi Agbortoko, PharmD @RxEasy]

So proud of this one right here!! Always gone above and beyond to learn, serve and advocate for others in the healthcare field and beyond. More than blessed to call you my life long partner. Congratulations!!!