Pharmacist Personal Statement

My strongest impetus for the study of this major is pegged on the personal urge to improve the lives and health of those around me. I would only be able to serve the health of others when I am fully acquainted with the knowledge of pharmacy, which to me is one of the noblest professions. I am deeply concerned about the welfare of others. My experiences, especially as I visit hospitals form a significant part in influencing my choice to study pharmacy. At one point, I felt very bad when a pharmacist in a hospital I had visited was very indolent in serving a patient. All human beings would feel adored and valued when they are given appropriate attention in regard to their health. The health profession has a mission geared towards safeguarding people's health and that mission is perfectly in sync with my desires. I want to be exceptional, to do my best in caring for people, and attend to their interest to the best of my knowledge. I admire nourishing hope to desolate patients and always give them a reason to

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

As the first generation in my family to go to college I learned the importance of education. I graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelors in Science and an Environment Certificate. I became intregted by pharmacy when I started to spent countless hours at a hospital watching my grandfather go in and out of surgeries and treatments for cancer. Seeing the different medication being handed to him inspired me to understand biological and chemical processes that happened. A Pharmacists, role is to aim to help patients treat illness by introducing new developed treatment of medicines with a range of patients. I began to take special interest in memorizing all my grandfather’s medications and how practical and clinical aspect pharmacy worked.

During my time in the pharmacy technician program I met a wonderful pharmacist who introduced me into the world of compounding. After completing my first clinical rotation, I had to place a temporary hold on pursuing my career and education as health concerns prevailed. During my time away from school, I worked in various pharmaceutical settings. During this time, I was able to fine tune many skills that I felt were vital to becoming the best future pharmacist and

As I reflect on my experience of a pharmacy practice, I realize how much of my personality has changed in only few months. The experiences I gained during my first rotation at Walgreens were particularly rewarding, especially those gained while working as a team to achieve a common goal of a patient’s well-being. I did not have any previous experience in the pharmacy setting, therefore I was determined to take advantage of this opportunity to grow and develop skills that are vital to be a good pharmacist. During the rotation, I performed many activities that were assigned by the preceptor, learned new skills and competencies, identified my strengths and weaknesses, and made plans for continued development throughout the journey of pharmacy practice.

These experiences cemented my confidence that pharmacy was the choice for me. In particular, one example that stuck with me was when I shadowed a clinical pharmacist in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital. The educational and cultural enhancing opportunities that I witnessed were astounding and really hit home with me. Through the interdisciplinary work alongside other health professions such as doctors, social workers, and dieticians, the pharmacist was able to advise, yet also gain new knowledge from other professionals and apply it to his area of expertise. This allowed the pharmacist to have a unique outlook and perspective when assisting a patient.

I pragmatically learned that good communication and proper time management efficiently increase work output. My experiences in the clinic not only helped me realize that being a pharmacist is a Herculean task, one involving great passion and dedication but also mentally prepared me for the task at hand. My experiences so far have

Through my upbringing and exposure to the healthcare profession through parents' careers, I have had the opportunity to witness their commitment and empathy towards their clients, and have grown to appreciate the work that medical professionals do. Pharmacists are ambitious and reliable people that interact and connect with their clients while providing treatment. They make personal sacrifices to ensure the wellbeing of others and I genuinely aspire to make that kind of difference in the lives of those struggling with illnesses while being in a profession that really interests me.

My dad’s car broke down one day, and when I arrived to pick him up there was an individual speaking with him who eventually asked me, “So what is your major?” I explained I was in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program at The Ohio State University, and I was hoping to pursue a PharmD to become a Pharmacist. He responded with a chuckle asking, “Why does a Pharmacist have to go to school for so long, simply to greet the customer, fill out their prescriptions, and send them along?” I did not know how to respond, seeing as I did not have the Pharmacy foundation I do now. His curiosity led me to explore all prospects the career can lead to.

Dr. Arlett Seijo Perez has been working in a pharmacy since she was 18 years old, first as a pharmacy technician, and then for the last 35 years she has been working as a valuable pharmacist. While working as a technician, with the help and guidance of Michael Escudero, which at that time was her manager, she decided to apply to pharmacy school. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) where she earned her degree as a Doctor of Pharmacy (pharm D) . For the first 20 years after she graduated she worked in CVS Pharmacy, a job she loved since she was always passionate about helping patients and having the interaction of pharmacist to patients. After several years, she decided to look for other options, to experience a different

When I began my journey through college, I was unsure about where my love and respect for science and healthcare would take me, but I knew that I wanted to take those two interests and apply them with the personal fulfillment I felt when it came to helping others. It was not until I began to have health issues, that I became sound in my decision to pursue the path of pharmacy. Being on the receiving end of treatments, made me have a drastic change in the mindset of how I thought about the healthcare of a patient and how I would apply my science knowledge to my future pursuits. When learning about diseases, illnesses, and deficiencies I would always find myself drifting towards trying to develop a plan of action on what could be given to a person suffering and how a person’s treatment could be optimized.

My passion in life, ever since I was nine years old, has been the brain. I have been studying psychology, neuroscience, and pharmacology on my own since I was twelve years old. The biggest thing I want out of my life is to become a neuropsychopharmacologist, so that I will be able to develop and study new drugs to treat mental illness. To achieve this goal, I will have to first get my bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, and then move on to getting a PhD in neuroscience. Without higher education, it will be next to impossible for me to achieve this.

My genuine desire to help others the way my parents have been helped is why I am applying to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. I have no doubt this is my field. I believe pharmacists are a crucial, integral part of a patient’s medical well being. Becoming a part of the amazing world of healing, care and cure does not come without tragedy and even death. While understanding these challenges, I never want to get used to tragedy and

I would like to pursue in a PhD to continue to position myself throughout my career after I graduate from the UNT System College of Pharmacy. As working as a pharmacist technician for 4 months, I have witnessed that many pharmacists are getting replaced by other pharmacists. I used to believe that pharmacists are very stable, but I realized that there are no stable jobs in a dog-eat-dog world. I know the importance of keep improving myself to stand out from the same groups of people. Pursing another 3 to 5 years at school after getting PharmD could give even broader perspectives in my field by having both degrees. Pursuing PhD will differentiate me form others by allowing me to become a good technical and real thinker.

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.