Having trouble finding pharmacy experience

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I'm looking to apply to pharmacy school this upcoming cycle, and I only recently decided that I want to apply. I have a BS in Biology and am taking the PCAT in July. I have experience in the health care field with volunteering at several hospitals over the years.

I am having trouble right now with finding a way to either shadow a pharmacist or volunteer at a pharmacy. I am also trying to become certified as a pharm tech and have applied for that position at several pharmacies, but I want to get some experience soon so that I can get a LOR from a pharmacist. I do have some close friends who are pharmacists, but they don't live close to me, and I'm not sure if I would be allowed to get a LOR from them. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Bluesky22]

Well I know retail settings are not so into having volunteers so your best bet would be to volunteer at a hospital pharmacy.

 

[biomajorextraordinaire]

The best places that I have found are locally owned independent pharmacies. I volunteer as a pharm tech at one currently.

Also try networking with friends and family, ask around to see if they know anybody in the pharmacy field.

 

[rederza]

pharmacy is the easiest of any field to get exp in. just go be a tech

 

[68quebec]

Volunteer at hospital is the easiest way to get into. Go visit