Pharmacist Personal Statement

I first realized that I wanted to pursue a career in pharmacy during my freshman year of high school. I truly have a passion for science and the pharmacy curriculum. While taking biology, I discovered that I really loved science and that I wanted to explore health and science related fields of study. After attending the Careers in Pharmacy Program at Midwestern University in the summer of 2017, I knew that I wanted to be a pharmacist; I loved every minute of the lectures and labs. Being in the compounding lab was such an amazing experience; learning the basics of pharmacy curriculum with a group of new friends is something that I will never forget. The field of pharmacy drew my attention because it involves biology and chemistry, and also involves …show more content…
This was an amazing and influential opportunity because I was able to test the waters and see what being a retail pharmacist entails. I loved being in the Walgreens Pharmacy and learning everything about being a pharmacist. Seeing the Pharmacist counsel patients made a big impact on me. I saw the Pharmacist teach the patients how to properly use their medication, which is imperative. The Pharmacist spoke compassionately with patients, putting herself in their shoes. I also witnessed the relationships that the Pharmacist had built with their patients over many years, forming a trust and making an impact in their lives. Seeing all of this made me realise that I genuinely want to be a pharmacist. I want to be able to help people become healthy and well, along with working directly with patients and building relationships. I have very good communication, leadership, and problem solving skills that all play a large role in the job of a pharmacist. I want to make use of these strong skills in my career and I feel as though a career in pharmacy would be rightful for me. I want to make a difference, and I have a determination and desire for helping