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A Sense of Community (Pharmacy) in the Classroom

Pulses

The practice of inpatient and ambulatory care pharmacy was everywhere. I was naturally drawn to this area of pharmacy, but I did wonder… Did the community pharmacy arena have this same representation to tout the unique aspects of their careers? All were seemingly residency trained and worked in a health system.

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Black History Month: Pharmacy Trailblazers

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Runge’s career started in hospital pharmacy before transitioning to community pharmacy, where she helped patients obtain medications they otherwise might not have been able to afford. Johnson-Fannin is the first woman and only African American female to be the founding dean at two new pharmacy schools.

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Unlocking the Perfect Fit: Your Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Ideal Pharmacy School

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Colleges and schools of pharmacy offer the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Internship Opportunities While most institutions do not require you to work while in school, you may want to pursue an internship to learn about different pharmacy careers or make money. Most pharmacy schools will be close to Community Pharmacies.

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Are PharmD Graduates ‘Practice Ready’ for Primary Care?

Pulses

On the other hand, ACPE accreditation standards for Doctor of Pharmacy programs require graduates to be “Practice Ready”. The largest gaps continue to exist in medically underserved areas/healthcare professional shortage areas. and 2.4.

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How to Succeed in Pharmacy School

Find Your Script

In traditional programs, the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum is 4-years long or 3-years long if it you are going to a year-round program. My advice for your first year (P1 Year) as a pharmacy student. Enter pharmacy school open-minded about the opportunities and people you will meet. This video is my personal opinion.

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Celebrating Pharmacists – The Path and Fun Facts

Community Pharmacy

Since 2004, October has been highlighted as American Pharmacist Month , a time to recognize and celebrate the profession of pharmacy. Combining the cutting edge of medical science and chemistry, pharmacists for centuries have played a key role in local communities.

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Op-Ed: Celebrate Direct-to-Career Paths and Primary Care Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Times

Spring is an exciting time for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates, with hooding and commencement celebrations across the United States at our 143 academic pharmacy programs (soon to be 141). Yet, many graduates will enter our community pharmacies—or, as I refer to them, primary care pharmacy practices.