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What is a Pharmacist?

What is a Pharmacist?. Drake University. Why are we here today?. Learn whether pharmacy may be right for you Discuss roles of a pharmacist and where they practice Talk about the benefits of being a pharmacist Review the steps to becoming a pharmacist HAVE FUN!. Is pharmacy right for you?.

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What is a Pharmacist?

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  1. What is a Pharmacist? Drake University

  2. Why are we here today? • Learn whether pharmacy may be right for you • Discuss roles of a pharmacist and where they practice • Talk about the benefits of being a pharmacist • Review the steps to becoming a pharmacist • HAVE FUN!

  3. Is pharmacy right for you? • Do you have interest in helping the community? • Do you like math/science? • Do you enjoy problem solving? • Do you have strong communication skills?

  4. What does a pharmacist do? • Medication specialist • Provide education (counseling) • Review medications • Enhances patient care and promotes wellness • Administer vaccinations • Work with other healthcare providers

  5. Wheredo pharmacist practice? • Community • Compounding Pharmacies • Hospitals or Health-Systems • Nuclear • Clinics • Long-Term/Hospice/Home Care • Insurance Companies • Pharmaceutical Companies • Research

  6. Medications can help us when used as directed by a healthcare professional

  7. Why should I be a pharmacist? • One of the most trusted healthcare professionals • Many rewarding career opportunities which impact the quality of healthcare patients receive • Numerous career tracks • Projected shortage through 2020 • Excellent salary

  8. How do I become a pharmacist? • 2-4 years of undergraduate • 4 years of professional educations • 2 years of scientific foundation • 2 years of clinical education • Clinical Track • 1-2 years of post-graduate residency training • Research Track • Masters or Ph.D programs • 1-2+ years of post-graduate fellowship training

  9. Drake University

  10. Pharmacy at Drake • 6 year degree program leading to licensure • Faculty value teaching, learning and student success • Experiential education integrated into curriculum • Opportunities to add value through dual degrees, minors and concentrations • Emphasis on leadership and involvement

  11. Drake PharmD Connection • Begins in Pre-Pharmacy • Early connections to • College/professional program • Pharmacy profession • Community • Full consideration for PharmD Admission • Automatic admission interview • PCAT requirement waived

  12. Advice • Do your best • Make good decisions • Don’t use drugs • Social media is forever • Research careers • Set goals and work with a purpose • Job shadow, job shadow, job shadow • Find a mentor • If you don’t know, ask • Don’t let fear of failure limit your potential

  13. Common College Courses

  14. ? Questions?

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