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[vasoolraja]

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Hi Friends,

I would be grateful to you if you could provide me your replies for the following queries.

1. If I take an online pharmacy technician certificate program, would that positively affect my chances of getting an admission in a Pharm D program?

2. During the interview if I am asked where do you see yourself in 10-15 years, would it be wise to answer that after working in the US for a decade as a pharmacist I will go to my home country and practice pharmacy there. The pharmacy experience in the US would be a valuable asset and I can use my knowledge gained here to help improve the pharmacy practice back in my country.

Thanks in advance for your comments!

 

[gilgamesh]

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[PharmOl]

Well, for one, you can't just go to your home country and practice pharmacy. You will have to pass all kinds of exams and pretty much re-learn all the terminology in your native language and amend all the knowledge you've gained here with whatever differences there are between here and there.
For two, in my personal opinion, not mentioning about your plans will be the best thing to do. Especially if you go to state funded school. That could actually be a reason for them to reject you as they want to teach pharmacists to stay in the community. As per private school, good luck. By the way, once you work here for a decade, you will not want to go anywhere else.

 

[pearljam5a1]

1. Well, it's something to put down on the blank asking if you have any certifications. Having actual pharmacy experience would be more worthwhile.

2. This really depends on the school. I think this is a wonderful reason. If I were on an adcom I would appreciate this answer simply for the fact that having a graduate in another country that is a great pharmacist would improve the international perception of US pharmacy and the pharmacy school they graduated from. Part of interviewing is getting a "read" on who is interviewing you. Your answers should be genuine but the way you articulate them should take your audience into consideration.

 

[Pharmacist Zoom]

Hi Friends,

I would be grateful to you if you could provide me your replies for the following queries.

1. If I take an online pharmacy technician certificate program, would that positively affect my chances of getting an admission in a Pharm D program?

2. During the interview if I am asked where do you see yourself in 10-15 years, would it be wise to answer that after working in the US for a decade as a pharmacist I will go to my home country and practice pharmacy there. The pharmacy experience in the US would be a valuable asset and I can use my knowledge gained here to help improve the pharmacy practice back in my country.

1.A positive assett is to have an experience in pharmacy whether in retail or hospital.......so try to work as a Pharmtech.........
2. Just tell them what you really want to do..........I can suggest that tell them why you really want to be a pharmacist......your dreams and aspirations. Be yourself rather than try to be someone else

 

[PharmEXP]

Well, for one, you can't just go to your home country and practice pharmacy. You will have to pass all kinds of exams and pretty much re-learn all the terminology in your native language and amend all the knowledge you've gained here with whatever differences there are between here and there.
For two, in my personal opinion, not mentioning about your plans will be the best thing to do. Especially if you go to state funded school. That could actually be a reason for them to reject you as they want to teach pharmacists to stay in the community. As per private school, good luck. By the way, once you work here for a decade, you will not want to go anywhere else.

I agree.

Also, about your tech certification, one thing is getting certified and another is actually finding a job and working in the field. It's great that you got certified but now you actually have to find a job and gain the experience that Adcom's like to see.

 

[vasoolraja]

Thank you so much for your generous help friends. Your comments and suggestions are very valuable. By the way, I am a very nervous person especially when it comes to interviews. I am highly passionate and motivated to become a pharmacist, but I am very worried about the interview. Do you all have any tips or suggestions for me to overcome my fear of the interview. What if I answer "I don't know" to a certain question? Would I be rejected outright?

Thanks in advance for your answers

 

[pearljam5a1]

Thank you so much for your generous help friends. Your comments and suggestions are very valuable. By the way, I am a very nervous person especially when it comes to interviews. I am highly passionate and motivated to become a pharmacist, but I am very worried about the interview. Do you all have any tips or suggestions for me to overcome my fear of the interview. What if I answer "I don't know" to a certain question? Would I be rejected outright?

Thanks in advance for your answers

"I don't know" is not an acceptable answer if the question is your opinion on something. If the question is asking you your opinion on a topic such as a fix for obesity in the US or something similar then you need to be prepared to give a response. If it is a question asking for the mechanism of action for a drug (which I doubt they'd ask) then "I don't know" is perfectly acceptable but perhaps with the addendum of "but I will find out".

A classic question they may ask is, "What would you do if you found out your friend/classmate cheated on a test?" Answering "I don't know" is not going to go over well. I would suggest you practice mock interviews with your parents/friends/siblings/mirror using some of the questions found in the school interview section of this website to better prepare you for an interview. Practice makes perfect as the old saying goes.

 

[Pharmacist Zoom]

Thank you so much for your generous help friends. Your comments and suggestions are very valuable. By the way, I am a very nervous person especially when it comes to interviews. I am highly passionate and motivated to become a pharmacist, but I am very worried about the interview. Do you all have any tips or suggestions for me to overcome my fear of the interview. What if I answer "I don't know" to a certain question? Would I be rejected outright?

Thanks in advance for your answers

Neverrrrrrrr and I mean never say I don't know............yeah most of the times admissions commitee wants to put you on a spot with a question of moral dilemma, but the key is most of the times they even tell u that nothing is right or wrong.....it is just your thought and how u carry it out with a good reasoning.......Another thing I have noticed is that some people like to kinda memorize answers to question beforehand ......but I think that is just wastage of time.....just be youself instead of immitating others........control yourself, relax and don't panic or get nervous....& u r good👍👍

 

[DocAcclamation]

1. Experience is everything in Pharmacy the more certification and work experience in the field the more dedicated you seem on your application.

2. Great find a more formal and detailed way to express it during your interview.


Best of Luck!