Would working as a pharmacy technician negatively impact my chances of getting into dental school?

[mitrieD]

I may need to get a job to start paying for student loans while I'm applying to dental school. I'm think about getting a job as a pharmacy technician. Would this negatively impact my chances of getting into dental school since this job is associated with pharmacy? I don't want dental school administrators to think I'm interested in a career in pharmacy.

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[Troyvdg]

I may need to get a job to start paying for student loans while I'm applying to dental school. I'm think about getting a job as a pharmacy technician. Would this negatively impact my chances of getting into dental school since this job is associated with pharmacy? I don't want dental school administrators to think I'm interested in a career in pharmacy.

I worked in a veterinary hospital when I applied. My daily run-ins with patients were fun to talk about during my interviews, and I never had anyone say something negative about my experience. So, no, it won't negatively impact your app.

 

[BabyShades]

I may need to get a job to start paying for student loans while I'm applying to dental school. I'm think about getting a job as a pharmacy technician. Would this negatively impact my chances of getting into dental school since this job is associated with pharmacy? I don't want dental school administrators to think I'm interested in a career in pharmacy.

Just say health field is very important to you, and that you want to work in the health field.

 

[Psychohexane13]

I worked in a mailroom and didn't get any questions about whether or not I wanted to become a mail carrier. You're fine!

 

[ef1553]

I have been working as a pharmacy technician for 3 years and still do.They were actually impressed by that.

 

[sjv]

Not an issue, employment is employment.

 

[mitrieD]

I have been working as a pharmacy technician for 3 years and still do.They were actually impressed by that.

Great! Thanks for the response

 

[ghp06c]

Worked in a Emergency Room for 3.5 years. Never was asked why dentistry over medicine during my interviews.

 

[Dentalguy8621]

I may need to get a job to start paying for student loans while I'm applying to dental school. I'm think about getting a job as a pharmacy technician. Would this negatively impact my chances of getting into dental school since this job is associated with pharmacy? I don't want dental school administrators to think I'm interested in a career in pharmacy.

I work as a Nurse Tech. Not worried that it's not dentistry. Either tech position = experience that will definitely help and probably be a great conversation starter in interviews. IMO.

 

[Slumber]

Why would it harm you? If anything it will help you because ds admins want a diverse group of student in their classes.

 

[YYC]

No.