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I apologize for being away for so long. I;ve been busy with lots of stuff.
Several months ago, I promised my friends on SDN that I would post my PS on here once the PharmCas application cycle closed for 2013 matriculation.
Here is my Personal statement as promised!
DISCLAIMER:Remember! Pharmcas uses Turnitin services to detect plagiarism. Do yourself a favor and do NOT copy any part of this. It will most likely get both of us in trouble. Thanks!
Please be aware that your admission essay may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin for Admissions for the detection of plagiarism duplication and other potential violations of the applicant code of conduct. All submitted essays and other materials will be included as source documents in the Turnitin for Admissions reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such documents.
Character count: 4498
PROMPT: Your Personal Essay should address why you selected pharmacy as a career and how the Doctor of Pharmacy degree relates to your immediate and long-term professional goals. Describe how your personal, educational, and professional background will help you achieve your goals. The personal essay is an important part of your application for admission and provides you with an opportunity for you to clearly and effectively express your ideas. 4500 characters/1 page, including spaces
I was first exposed to pharmacy at a campus health fair, where a pharmacist shared her experiences as a student health counselor. Her role as a mentor that students relied on for health and drug concerns, appealed to me as an opportunity to pursue my passion for working closely with members of the community. Temporarily placing school on hold to serve in various pharmacy settings, I have discovered my strengths and interests in this profession, and developed skills and qualities crucial to being a distinguished pharmacist and student, such as dependability and time management. My potential to build strong patient trust and play an integral role in providing patients with a medication regimen that is right for them, motivates me to develop personally and professionally as a trusted final link between a patient and the treatment. The immense responsibilities of pharmacy represent a privileged opportunity for me to make a positive impact on both a patient's health and treatment experience.
My priority is to stay knowledgeable on current topics such as drug therapy and policy, in order to incorporate them into my practice aimed at improving the safety and efficacy of therapeutic regimens. As a teaching assistant, the skills I have acquired in my studies have aided me in helping students develop better methods of analyzing and solving problems, as well as using demonstrations to spark their interests. I will use this same approach to improve how patients manage their drug regimens, and encourage them to become more active in learning more about their treatment process and illness. By sharing relevant information I have learned from pharmacy topics with the community, such as new generic medications or research results, families can make informed health decisions on a daily basis and contribute to a healthier community.
Addressing issues I have faced as a technician, particularly low drug adherence, is an immediate goal I plan to achieve by focusing on counseling patients about the benefits and importance of properly following their drug regimen. Having witnessed a patient suffer complications after abruptly stopping a blood thinner without prior approval, the dangers of low adherence such as failed treatments and other health risks, are very real to me. Through my leadership roles in professional clubs and employment experiences, such as organizing fundraisers and meetings, I have developed strong communication and teamwork skills that I will utilize as a pharmacist, to collaborate with other health professionals and patients themselves to improve adherence. Detecting irregular refill patterns, reviewing prescription instructions with patients, and alleviating patient concerns and misconceptions, are steps I will take to ensure patients adhere to their drug regimen outside of a healthcare setting. my experiences in helping patients who cannot afford to or correctly follow a regiment as required by working with physicians to provide alternative cost effective medications with easier instructions, demonstrate the importance of teamwork in pharmacy.
To establish a patient-friendly practice, I will develop in a community pharmacy setting. Admiring the strong rapport my pharmacists shared with community members, I am committed to develop this same level of closeness with my patients to provide them with a personalized treatment experience, and an open atmosphere to encourage patients to ask questions. Trust and initiative are personal values that will allow me to actively reach out and demonstrate health advocacy in communities. I plan to organize local projects aimed at promoting health measures such as flu shots, and work directly with families to introduce ways of maintaining good health, even without the necessary use of medications. I want patients to view me as a supportive friend who can address health issues beyond just their medications.
To transform a patient's treatment process from a painful experience into a positive improvement in life is an opportunity that commits me to this career. The smiles from even the sickest of patients are a powerful testament to a patient's need for a compassionate friend who can both provide them with a cure, and guide them along the road to recovery. The great responsibilities I will uphold as a pharmacist means my actions and decisions are making a difference, and will ultimately contribute to a greater cause aimed at continuously improving public and community health.
Some quick stats to give you an idea of the effectiveness of my PS.
cGPA 2.1ish😱
PCAT highest score 71😳
4 years tech exp.😎
lots of ECs
5 acceptances, 6 rejections, 3 wait lists, and 7 or so no replies.
Good luck to everyone this upcoming cycle!
I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH! START YOUR PS EARLY!! like...RIGHT NOW! LOL. it took me around 6 and a half months to finish my PS, it was revised by several pharmacists, professors, and friends. I rewrote and restructured it about a good 10 times.
Special thanks to SDN forum member "Badgerpharm" for helping me proofread and giving me some protips!"
Several months ago, I promised my friends on SDN that I would post my PS on here once the PharmCas application cycle closed for 2013 matriculation.
Here is my Personal statement as promised!
DISCLAIMER:Remember! Pharmcas uses Turnitin services to detect plagiarism. Do yourself a favor and do NOT copy any part of this. It will most likely get both of us in trouble. Thanks!
Please be aware that your admission essay may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin for Admissions for the detection of plagiarism duplication and other potential violations of the applicant code of conduct. All submitted essays and other materials will be included as source documents in the Turnitin for Admissions reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such documents.
Character count: 4498
PROMPT: Your Personal Essay should address why you selected pharmacy as a career and how the Doctor of Pharmacy degree relates to your immediate and long-term professional goals. Describe how your personal, educational, and professional background will help you achieve your goals. The personal essay is an important part of your application for admission and provides you with an opportunity for you to clearly and effectively express your ideas. 4500 characters/1 page, including spaces
I was first exposed to pharmacy at a campus health fair, where a pharmacist shared her experiences as a student health counselor. Her role as a mentor that students relied on for health and drug concerns, appealed to me as an opportunity to pursue my passion for working closely with members of the community. Temporarily placing school on hold to serve in various pharmacy settings, I have discovered my strengths and interests in this profession, and developed skills and qualities crucial to being a distinguished pharmacist and student, such as dependability and time management. My potential to build strong patient trust and play an integral role in providing patients with a medication regimen that is right for them, motivates me to develop personally and professionally as a trusted final link between a patient and the treatment. The immense responsibilities of pharmacy represent a privileged opportunity for me to make a positive impact on both a patient's health and treatment experience.
My priority is to stay knowledgeable on current topics such as drug therapy and policy, in order to incorporate them into my practice aimed at improving the safety and efficacy of therapeutic regimens. As a teaching assistant, the skills I have acquired in my studies have aided me in helping students develop better methods of analyzing and solving problems, as well as using demonstrations to spark their interests. I will use this same approach to improve how patients manage their drug regimens, and encourage them to become more active in learning more about their treatment process and illness. By sharing relevant information I have learned from pharmacy topics with the community, such as new generic medications or research results, families can make informed health decisions on a daily basis and contribute to a healthier community.
Addressing issues I have faced as a technician, particularly low drug adherence, is an immediate goal I plan to achieve by focusing on counseling patients about the benefits and importance of properly following their drug regimen. Having witnessed a patient suffer complications after abruptly stopping a blood thinner without prior approval, the dangers of low adherence such as failed treatments and other health risks, are very real to me. Through my leadership roles in professional clubs and employment experiences, such as organizing fundraisers and meetings, I have developed strong communication and teamwork skills that I will utilize as a pharmacist, to collaborate with other health professionals and patients themselves to improve adherence. Detecting irregular refill patterns, reviewing prescription instructions with patients, and alleviating patient concerns and misconceptions, are steps I will take to ensure patients adhere to their drug regimen outside of a healthcare setting. my experiences in helping patients who cannot afford to or correctly follow a regiment as required by working with physicians to provide alternative cost effective medications with easier instructions, demonstrate the importance of teamwork in pharmacy.
To establish a patient-friendly practice, I will develop in a community pharmacy setting. Admiring the strong rapport my pharmacists shared with community members, I am committed to develop this same level of closeness with my patients to provide them with a personalized treatment experience, and an open atmosphere to encourage patients to ask questions. Trust and initiative are personal values that will allow me to actively reach out and demonstrate health advocacy in communities. I plan to organize local projects aimed at promoting health measures such as flu shots, and work directly with families to introduce ways of maintaining good health, even without the necessary use of medications. I want patients to view me as a supportive friend who can address health issues beyond just their medications.
To transform a patient's treatment process from a painful experience into a positive improvement in life is an opportunity that commits me to this career. The smiles from even the sickest of patients are a powerful testament to a patient's need for a compassionate friend who can both provide them with a cure, and guide them along the road to recovery. The great responsibilities I will uphold as a pharmacist means my actions and decisions are making a difference, and will ultimately contribute to a greater cause aimed at continuously improving public and community health.
Some quick stats to give you an idea of the effectiveness of my PS.
cGPA 2.1ish😱
PCAT highest score 71😳
4 years tech exp.😎
lots of ECs
5 acceptances, 6 rejections, 3 wait lists, and 7 or so no replies.
Good luck to everyone this upcoming cycle!
I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH! START YOUR PS EARLY!! like...RIGHT NOW! LOL. it took me around 6 and a half months to finish my PS, it was revised by several pharmacists, professors, and friends. I rewrote and restructured it about a good 10 times.
Special thanks to SDN forum member "Badgerpharm" for helping me proofread and giving me some protips!"
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