Pharmacy Career Analysis

What do you want to do with your life? It is a question that almost everyone asks high school and college students, but for many, it is a dreaded question that is difficult to answer. For me, that wasn’t the case, as ever since my sophomore year of high school, my answer has been to become a pharmacist. My passion for pharmacy stemmed out of the opportunity to shadow a pharmacist who showed me a wide variety of career possibilities within pharmacy. I was intrigued by all the options that began on the foundation of learning science, understanding medications, and caring for patients.

When most people hear Pharmacist, they think of a drug store like Walgreens or CVS. However, a Pharmacist is capable of more than just working in a drug store. Pharmacists play a major role in healthcare today with many job opportunities. There are many different fields and career paths that a Pharmacist can choose. This essay will explore three different pharmacy careers that was examined through data collected by a survey on the internet. The three career pathways are Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, Chain Community Pharmacy, and Community Health Center Pharmacy.

Cooper Medical School’s commitment to active learning and group dynamics, especially through the Ambulatory clerkship, is in congruence with my own ability to learn effectively through the employment of classroom knowledge to practical endeavors. Furthermore, CMSRU is a school that believes in active engagement with the community. My own experiences with teaching and volunteering have strengthened my resolve to contribute not only to medicine, but also to public policy and education at CMSRU. In addition, I am Roman Catholic by religion and Indian by ethnicity. Hence, diversity has been a constant theme in my life, which was further enhanced by my immigration to America. At CMSRU, I will not only be able to learn from a diverse environment but also be able to contribute my own unique perspective to policies and activities. All things considered, I am certain that the opportunities and curriculum at CMSRU will provide me with the medical training necessary to be a successful physician.

The career path that I have chosen for myself is pharmacy technician. I have always wanted some sort of pharmaceutical job, and a pharmacy technician seems like a career that would be do-able and enjoyable for me.

When looking at overviews of career paths that I could choose from, I knew that I would choose something in the science field. But, I am very social and wanted a job that dealt directly with the public. To bridge this gap, I began a search and came across the pharmaceutical career field and immediately fell in love. There is a vast amount of opportunities that come within the big umbrella of pharmacy, and Doctors of Pharmacy can branch out and try different things in the practice. It is also a continual learning practice that has new discovers almost every day. Being able to be a part of this and completing my own research that will help the public is a pleasure. There have also been breakthroughs that bring pharmacist closer to the individuals in

A pharmacist is a healthcare professional who is an expert on pharmaceutical drugs and how they act to fight disease and improve the health of the patient. Pharmacists are responsible for the implementation of drug therapy with the intention of improving the quality of a patient’s life. Some examples of such improvements include curing diseases, reducing or eliminating a patient’s symptoms, slowing the process of a disease, and preventing disease. A pharmacist works with patients and other healthcare professionals in order to design, implement, and monitor a drug therapy plan specifically designed for that patient. Not only do pharmacists advise doctors and patients on prescription drugs, but they also provide information on the best

Having a career is a standard of life that is necessary for the well-being of humans and providing comfort for their families. It is very important to plan ahead for the career that you want to pursue in the future. Doing this can help you make the decision to keep pursuing that career or find a different career that interests you. Having a plan for your future can help you find a job that you are passionate about, and researching your career can help you become more qualified for that job. In this day and age it is getting harder to find a good paying job without a college degree, so it is important to succeed in high school so you can go to college and get a job that has a good salary.

On an ordinary day in the summer of 2015, I returned to work after a three day break. I began working my evening shift as a Pharmacy Technician in the inpatient pharmacy. While performing my regular duties, I came across an EMR message from a nurse requesting a large volume intravenous solution for her patient. I did my usual check to ensure that all four bags sent out in the early morning shift were administered. Upon investigating I noticed that none of the large volume bags were charted as being given. I assumed that the medication was on the unit and that the nurse was not checking the proper locations .I called to inquire and requested the nurse to check the designated locations again. I ended up dispensing the medication, got it checked off by a Pharmacist and made my way to the unit to deliver the order. Upon reaching the furious nurse approached me with a raspy voice. Enraged with Pharmacy's conduct since the past two days, she began conversing in provoking tone. She claimed being portrayed as a liar. More so she was furious that Pharmacy persistently asserted that the medication was on the unit and repeatedly requested her to look for it.

For this research paper I chose Industrial Pharmacy as my career interest. Industrial Pharmacy interest me because I find interest in health sciences and in chemistry. I have actually obtained some experience in this field from job shadowing and talking to a few different types of pharmacist. Through the school I was able to work in a community pharmacy for six weeks and the hospital pharmacy for a week. This was never my first choice in career, but after being exposed to several branches of this career, I came around to considering this career. Industrial pharmacists are not the everyday, community pharmacist, they are working behind the scenes in, of the whole industry.

I had only a broad idea of the career choice I desired for my future going into college as an eighteen year old freshman. Prior to beginning my higher education, I would classify myself as a well rounded student, but there was not a single area that I exceeded in starkly above the others. However, I have always held a greater appreciation for the natural sciences more so than other subjects. This led me to choose Stony Brook University as the school I would attend as an undergraduate, as this institution has choice science programs. The education I have received at Stony Brook University is one that I value very greatly. My coursework at Stony Brook University has been quite intense, effectively preparing me for the rigors of pharmacy school.

During my diverse 22 year clinical pharmacist career, I have continually focused on being patient-centered whether working in hospital or retail. My goal has been to exceed expectations and to adopt a servant-leader philosophy early in my career. From my experience, I believe superior patient outcomes are achieved by utilizing all disciplines of the healthcare team. Belief in this concept has brought about success in clinical hospital pharmacy during my 22 year career. Through the medical center based "Pharmacist on the Nursing Unit Program" that I was fortunate enough to initiate, these goals were achieved. I feel that my management certificate, excellent writing and communication skills, professionalism and pride in pharmacy; and consensus

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Scheduled for June 2018 through May 2019, the “P3 year” is one of the most exciting event I have long waited for in my life. The APPE is a an educational learning rotation experience and I hope to learn as much as I can. In an effort to spread my chances to experience the diversity of pharmacy practice, I wish to take an educational learning rotation with the FDA. This will help build a great foundation for my professional pharmacist career.

As a future Howard graduate, my main goal after completion of my undergraduate Pharmacy Degree, is to continue to push past boundaries, jump over obstacles and fight through hardships to shape my community for the better. I would continue to work endless on advancing my education by finishing my graduate degree at Howard. I will strive to not only accomplish the best grades, but to understand the material like never before. I would also make sure I am actively involved in the Howard University community, just like I was in my school community. After I complete my graduate degree of Pharmacy I plan to start off in a hospital setting. As I learned in my experience of the prestigious Summer Pharmacy Program (The BESt Program), diversity is key

Many aspiring Physician Assistants have a story to share or an experience that has led them to choose this path. However, in my case, I don’t have a story or even a personal experience to accurately reflect this statement. My decision to take on the role of a Physician Assistant was based on one thing - passion! I have the passion to learn, the passion to be a well-rounded and successful individual, but most importantly, the passion to assist, serve and comfort others.

A pharmacist’s job is to prepare medications for patients and provide information to patients about the medication they are using. They review the physician’s order and identify therapeutic incompatibilities. Pharmacists dispense, package and label the medications. They also monitor drug therapies. Pharmacists also provide pharmacological information of the medication and answer questions and requests. They must maintain a clean and safe working environment. A daily routine of a pharmacist starts when the pharmacist arrives at the pharmacy, turns off the alarm system, and opens the computers. Then they begin “filling” out prescriptions which includes typing it out, billing it to the insurance company, and printing out the labels. Next, they