"padding the resume"

[stl83]

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Besides working as a pharmacy tech, what are some other good options to get some pharmacy experience and to impress the admission committee before applying to pharmacy school????

 

[collegegirl247]

volunteer at a hospital, join a pre- pharmacy club.

 

[mattc_85]

They aren't just looking for pharmacy related stuff. They will like that you work in a pharmacy just so you know what you are getting into. Make sure you are involved in some extracurriculars. Volunteering also always helps. I know that at my interview there were more non-pharmacy related questions than pharmacy related. I don't think they expect you to have a huge amount of pharmacy experience. They really want to know that you are a well-rounded student.

 

[evilolive]

I was a guest speaker 🙂

 

[stkyrice]

Besides working as a pharmacy tech, what are some other good options to get some pharmacy experience and to impress the admission committee before applying to pharmacy school????

You don't necessarily need pharm experience. Leadership experience is much more important. It's better to get really involved in 1-2 clubs/events and show demonstrated leadership then just being a member of all these clubs for the sake of padding your app.

 

[mattc_85]

You don't necessarily need pharm experience. Leadership experience is much more important. It's better to get really involved in 1-2 clubs/events and show demonstrated leadership then just being a member of all these clubs for the sake of padding your app.

I agree. They will know in the interview if you are getting anything out of your EC's or if you are just part of them in order to build your resume.