Becoming a Pharmacist: Road to Pharmacy School, Traits, Technology, Teamwork, Risks & Rewards
Discover the journey to becoming a pharmacist, from high school recommendations to pharmacy school requirements, essential pharmacist traits, the role of technology, the importance of teamwork, and understanding the risks and rewards in the field. Prepare for a fulfilling career in pharmacy with valuable insights and resources.
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BECOMING A PHARMACIST John Guthrie, Pharm.D. Pharmacist in Charge Lemonaid Pharmacy, LLC https://www.lemonaidpharmacy.com/
ROAD TO PHARMACY GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
ROAD TO PHARMACY Work or volunteer at a local community or hospital pharmacy Register with the State Board of Pharmacy (if applicable) Optional Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) https://www.ptcb.org/
PRE-PHARMACY COURSE WORK No specific major required Requirements vary between Pharmacy Schools https://uthsc.edu/pharmacy/prospective- students/admissions/prereqcoursework.php PCAT? http://pcatweb.info/
PHARMACY SCHOOL Programs vary https://uthsc.edu/pharmacy/ https://www.lipscomb.edu/pharmacy https://www.etsu.edu/pharmacy/ http://www.belmont.edu/pharmacy/
PHARMACIST TRAITS Soft skills https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/soft-skills-you- need Empathy Passion Difficult patients Every situation is different!!!!
TECHNOLOGY Computers Numerous pharmacy software and hardware vendors Pharmacy apps for patients Telepharmacy https://www.idahopress.com/community/money/custom-rx-opens- first-tele-pharmacy-in-melba/article_b1be4fd7-c3b5-5985-aef3- 773bfb05a240.html
TEAMWORK Vital
RISKS AND REWORDS Different for everyone Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, statues, and guidelines
RECOMMENDATIONS GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL Try to spend some time in a pharmacy