If it's truly your passion then keep working towards that goal. I would strive to have a diverse portfolio as well. You will find that pharmacists are in so many sectors and it may surprise you. You may specialize in an area of course but remember that this profession is always changing so be willing to adapt if needed. Also be a lifelong learner of anything, not just pharmacy but life in general. Many in pharmacy have multiple careers. Some do nursing first (which is really good for those persons right now with COVID), or some other skill. Some don't stay in pharmacy and get other professional degrees. I would also recommend networking on a job site, LinkedIn is a good place to start. Pharmacy can be saturated in some areas so if you are willing to relocate then you are more marketable. This applies to the profession today, it may be different when you graduate. This is just general advice though, I'm not sure if you wanted something more specific. I wish you all the best in your studies.
For the short term until you get into pharmacy school I would urge you to shadow a lot, get job experiences (even non-pharmacy), and volunteer (again, doesn't have to be pharmacy related). Become a well-rounded individual and have hobbies/interests outside of school. Pharmacy Schools do not want people severely lacking in any areas, especially the more competitive programs out there.
Hello! Paul, I have a question about choosing schools. I got interview invited for 4 schools and one is online path way, which is combined hybrid. ( however, you have to go to campus every summer and winter for clinical experience and labs) This covid pandemic made me thinking online is not that bad for me. Is it hard to get a job if you have pharmD online degree? I’m still deciding..
Could you make a video describing what things you can do with a PharmD/PhD and a PharmD/MBA? List out the pros and cons of each double major.
i’m 17 and it’s my goal to become a pharmacist any advice ?
If it's truly your passion then keep working towards that goal. I would strive to have a diverse portfolio as well. You will find that pharmacists are in so many sectors and it may surprise you. You may specialize in an area of course but remember that this profession is always changing so be willing to adapt if needed. Also be a lifelong learner of anything, not just pharmacy but life in general. Many in pharmacy have multiple careers. Some do nursing first (which is really good for those persons right now with COVID), or some other skill. Some don't stay in pharmacy and get other professional degrees. I would also recommend networking on a job site, LinkedIn is a good place to start. Pharmacy can be saturated in some areas so if you are willing to relocate then you are more marketable. This applies to the profession today, it may be different when you graduate. This is just general advice though, I'm not sure if you wanted something more specific. I wish you all the best in your studies.
For the short term until you get into pharmacy school I would urge you to shadow a lot, get job experiences (even non-pharmacy), and volunteer (again, doesn't have to be pharmacy related). Become a well-rounded individual and have hobbies/interests outside of school. Pharmacy Schools do not want people severely lacking in any areas, especially the more competitive programs out there.
@@leub4829 Good advice thank you
Hello! Paul, I have a question about choosing schools. I got interview invited for 4 schools and one is online path way, which is combined hybrid. ( however, you have to go to campus every summer and winter for clinical experience and labs) This covid pandemic made me thinking online is not that bad for me. Is it hard to get a job if you have pharmD online degree? I’m still deciding..