A Note From the Author
Hello and welcome!
My name is Allison, and I am an incoming first-year pharmacy student. Over the past year, I have worked as a pharmacy technician after completing my undergraduate education, where I discovered a passion in the field of pharmacy.
I started this blog to document my journey through pharmacy school and beyond, with hope that my experiences can help others who are considering or pursuing a career in pharmacy. While this path is incredibly rewarding, it can also feel overwhelming. Through this blog, I hope to share study tips, lessons I have learned, pharmacy concepts, and insights into student life that might make your own journey a little smoother.
Whether you’re a prospective pharmacy student, a current student, a healthcare professional, or simply someone interested in learning more about pharmacy, I’m glad you’re here. Thank you for following along and I hope you’ll find something helpful, inspiring, or encouraging as we learn together.
What Content You Can Expect
Studying for the PTCB
The PTCB can be the first stepping stone into knowing if pharmacy is for you. I’ll cover information necessary for the different types of tests and how to make sure you are prepared to pass.
5-Minute Pharmacy Lessons
If you’re looking for something quick and interesting, these lessons will span different medication classes and drug interactions.
Different fields in Pharmacy
There are hundreds of different fields of pharmacy you can go into, here we can debrief the most common, and how to shoot for more competitive fields.
Patient Care
Patient care is a major part of most fields in pharmacy. Understanding how to properly empathize with patients while maintaining professional is key to success in pharmacy.
Personal Growth
This field can be challenging and can quickly lead to burnout. It is important to find a good work life balance, allowing yourself to grow.
Pharmacology and Physiology
Similar to the 5-minute pharmacy lessons, but more in depth in how medications actually work while in the body.
“Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live”
– Mae Jernison
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