Journey to Pharmacy

The path to becoming a healthcare provider is a commitment to lifelong learning, constant hard work, and a career that is not about you. Every class you take, everything you learn, every experience you engage in is preparing you to be a competent and compassionate healthcare provider, so that one day you can walk into the room of a desperate patient and help them. The pay is average at best, especially considering the years of training. People will be angry at you when you are doing your best to help them. People will be angry when you do not want to work for free, and you can expect to burn out if you are doing it for the money. However, if you truly want this for whatever your one or many reasons are; it is worth it every day. For those of you who want to pursue this I will be happy to call you a colleague one day. Tips for success: 1. Know what experiences you cannot get back You can work and make money later. You only get one chance to make a good grade in General Chemistry 2. Be focused but flexible If interested in pharmacy, pursue it! Take all prerequisites to qualify for medical, dental, PA, etc. programs as well 3. Exercise, reduces stress The less time you have for it, the more you need it 4. Be social and stay in touch with your-classmates They’ll be doctors one day to