Mentoring Assignment

However the skill of medicine extends far beyond the classroom. I am a highly qualified candidate for your residency program, which requires ambition, innovation, devotion and clear communication. While at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, I devoted my time to serving the underserved in diverse community. Furthermore, my solid understanding of computer technology has helped me provide quick and accurate patient care. This experience would also provide the opportunity to further develop my leadership skills. Through mentorship from experienced pharmacists, I will become a more effective leader ready to train other health care

As a student new to South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy, my interview with Dr. Evink, the President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, was very insightful and really got me to think as the profession of pharmacy differently as a whole. Throughout her career as a pharmacist she has accomplished many things before becoming the President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, such as creating the Young Pharmacist Leadership Association, was the Speaker of the House in Iowa’s Pharmacy Association, and even had a role in creating OutcomesMTM. Hearing that she had a part in creating the OutcomesMTM program was surprising, because back when I worked at Hy-Vee’s Pharmacy we participated in that program. I found that inspiring how someone in our

I have chosen to apply to UCSF School of Pharmacy because of its unique 3-year program. This accelerated, year-round program will allow me to enter advanced training or my practice earlier. The Pharm.D. program of UCSF focuses on patient care using the latest innovation and scientific developments, which will give me more opportunities to expertize my knowledge and fundamental skills, to gain clinical experience, and to prepare myself for my transition from a student to a professional in the field. In addition, the pharmacy curriculum at UCSF provides students the chance to work on in-depth projects about topics that interest them. This active learning method appeals to me because it will give me the chance to improve my critical thinking and

Through the training opportunities available at this university I will have the ability to pursue further interaction with patients while strengthening my pharmacotherapeutic knowledge related to specific disease states. In the course of achieving my short term goal of achieving a pharmacy residency, I will be able to refine and hone my clinical expertise as well as expanding my research and teaching abilities. Upon completion of this training, as well as my post-doctorate training, my plan is to obtain a position as a clinical pharmacist in a specialized patient population. The exposition to a variety of different areas of pharmacy practice will undoubtedly shape the direction which I choose to pursue, though I know that currently my primary field of interest is ____. By continuing to pursue this field, I will be better capable of teaching students in the future as well as conducting research in a variety of pharmacy

I always had interest in a clinical research career that serves a large number of people by emphasizing more on research studies by exploring whether a medical strategy, treatment or device is safe and effective for humans. As a graduate in medicine, my strong base in the medical field continually challenged and motivated me to expand my skills in patient care. My coursework has allowed me to develop a keen understanding of how disruption in biological systems can influence one’s health.

After deciding to get entry into the PharmD program, I started on-line research for many pharmacy colleges and curriculum. Following the research, I contacted the colleges with questions about the college program, curriculum, and admission process. I was touched by the Roseman University’s outstanding communication and quick problem solving service with best answers. My all questions were answered and I felt that I was being taken care by my another family. Moreover, the unique block system curriculum is more approachable to me where I can get expertise on one subject at a time. It provides thorough knowledge of each subject. Additionally, the didactic curriculum makes possible to apply theoretical knowledge on real life settings. It makes me more

I have spent my time as a student pharmacist learning about opportunities within clinical pharmacy and making certain that I was equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. In my pursuit, I became an active member of pharmaceutical organizations, held multiple leadership positions, attended clinical conferences, established research projects, participated in community service events, and other initiatives. I excelled academically, which was manifested in not just a high academic standard but also in tutoring fellow classmates and arranging sessions with other pharmacy students to help them improve time management and study skills. I shadowed pharmacists and residents before my advanced pharmacy practice experiences commenced to discover which areas of clinical pharmacy I found intriguing. I have obtained valuable pharmacy practice experiences in five specialties thus far including inpatient internal medicine, long term acute care, geriatrics and telehealth, and primary care. Through these rotations, I built upon the knowledge I acquired from my didactic courses but also developed patient-centered approaches and strengthened my clinical skills. I enjoyed many aspects of my rotations, including contributing pharmacotherapy recommendations, providing patient education, attending rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings – all of which have solidified my desire

I will develop competencies in these areas as I successfully take the pharmacological, assessment, and pathophysiology courses of the

student and scholar. I have over 6 years of consultative reimbursement and sales experience in a broad range of complex medications including Biotechnology and Oncology. This includes; revenue cycle management, reimbursement, teaching institutions, hospitals,medical office, infusion centers, specialty pharmacy, billing and coding, insurance including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial plans. I have experience teaching at the community college level and working directly with medical staff on a daily basis. I have current working knowledge of the field and my unique experience and research objectives will contribute to diversity in the graduate studies

Thomas Smith was the pharmacist I selected to interview. He works at the inpatient pharmacy at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. My questions to him were as follows:

I am currently a fourth year doctoral student within the the pharmaceutical sciences graduate program at the College of Pharmacy. I have finished the course work and passed the preliminary comprehensive exam. I have also completed an oral pre-defense for my dissertation, in which I presented the first 3 chapters (introduction, literature review, and research methodology) in front of the designated committee members.

Moving towards in accomplishing that, I have to continue to practice my communication skills. I have to be working to attain information about insurance and their benefits, and become an expertise in it. If I have a command over that, I can aid towards achieving better outcomes of the patients. The staff members of the pharmacy and my preceptor on IPPE has guided me in making me understand their patient profile system. I esteem to learn, as I progress further in my education. I will endeavor to correlate the knowledge which I will gained with the practical setting of the pharmacy. Through this IPPE, I have acquired an ability to learn and flexibility to change, as the field of pharmacy is constantly transforming. I will attempt to carry myself updated, as newer medication are being marketed. All I have done till today and will do in future, my family always stands beside me to support me. My friends too are supportive, as we do group study. Group studies are a great help during exam time, as it creates a clear picture of topics which are studied. Apart from family, friends and pharmacy staff, FDU has opened their doors for me in accomplishing and achieving my

This semester has been a tough one but I feel like I have learned a lot about pharmacy over these past few months. I have had a lot of courses so far and in each one, I have been able to make connections to the practice of pharmacy. In this essay, I will reflect on some of things I learned in my courses and how they relate to my future career as a pharmacist. I will also identify areas where certain topics intersect in different courses.

For this reason clear terms and boundaries must be set and adhered to prior and throughout the mentoring process.

Formal mentoring programs are ubiquitous on college campuses and yet there is a lack of high quality training for mentoring participants online. The Entering Mentoring training is a notable exception (more here). However, this training is in person. More here about lack of inclusive mentoring / cultural intelligence.