Pharmacist Experience

One of the first events that helped to cement my interest in the pharmacy field was from my experiences of taking care of my grandmother. Being a diabetic and a survivor of breast cancer, my grandmother had difficulties managing her vast amounts of medications. Her health had begun to decline and our family became worried as what to do.We followed the recommendation of a doctor to take her to a pharmacist to reevaluate her medications. It was during that trip that I initially learned how much a pharmacist could impact the life of a person. The pharmacist changed the scheduling of medications and reduced the overall number, making it vastly easier to manage her medications. He also went into great detail about the various side effects and dangers …show more content…
Their focus on achieving quality care through education of the patient and tight control of their pharmacotherapy is a role that piques my interest the most. I want a role where I am able to directly interact with patients and see the impact I create from ensuring each personalized treatment responds to the needs of the patient. This type of care is the best way I have seen that has a positive impact on the life of patients. The experience I gained volunteering with at various senior health screening showed how important it was to keep the patient informed about the own health and how difficult it can be to obtain information at times. By becoming an ambulatory care pharmacist, my goal to become an integral part in the maintaining the health of the community and prevent situations similar to those that my grandmother and I …show more content…
My major in pharmaceutical science has provided a rigorous amount coursework has prepared me for the challenges from pharmacy school, as well as exposing me to a variety of subjects that will serve as the solid foundation for future knowledge. Their emphasis on research and reading of current scientific works will also help me keep up with the ever-changing nature of the healthcare field. My classes also brought forth many of the problems that plague the current health system and public health, such as rising health care cost and a rise of preventable diseases, and how practitioners and legislator are currently attempting to fix these problems. Thanks to the knowledge and skills I gained in school, I am better prepared for a future in pharmacy and can help to find better answers for improving the health of the communities I will serve in the