Find chances that will make you stand out, apply effort into your work, seek opportunities to research or investigate, connect/socialize/network with others. Familiarize yourself with prominent figures at your school like faculty and preceptors. They could serve as recommendations in the future.
Be immersed in school activities and clubs since it looks good on your resume. Make sure you include jobs and task you take pride in including activities that highlight your strong points and abilities. Speak about leadership experiences both within and outside of pharmacy school.
Be immersed in school activities and clubs since it looks good on your resume. Make sure you include jobs and task you take pride in including activities that highlight your strong points and abilities. Speak about leadership experiences both within and outside of pharmacy school.
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Potential year by year breakdown - Career in Pharmaceutical Industry via Fellowship Programs
P1 Year ("I've made the best decision to come to pharmacy school") Join a club/organization based on a special interest Join a professional pharmacy organization (ASHP, APhA, DIA, etc.) P2 Year ("Why did i decide to go to pharmacy school?") Take a leadership role in a club/organization based on a special interest Take a leadership role in a professional pharmacy organization (ASHP, APhA, DIA, etc.) Seek and acquire internships that will provide value for your future, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (Click here, this is a list that may be of value) Work on a research project with a faculty member, and aim to get published in a journal and/or present a poster at a national pharmacy meeting |
P3 Year ("Just one more year....")
Take a leadership role in a club/organization based on a special interest
Take a leadership role in a professional pharmacy organization (ASHP, APhA, DIA, etc.)
Seek and acquire internships that will provide value for your future, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (Click here, this is a list that may be of value)
Rank with high preference the rotation sites that are in the pharmaceutical industry or have direct relevance to the pharmaceutical industry (drug information, medical communications, etc.).... If your university does not have these opportunities available, show initiative and speak to your faculty to make this happen! Try to get atleast 1 site, but 2-3 sites would be ideal.
Work on a research project with a faculty member, and aim to get published in a journal and/or present a poster at a national pharmacy meeting
Update your CV accordingly
Begin researching fellowship programs at ASHP PPS that may be of interest to you.
P4 Year ("Last year! I can't wait to start making some money")
Take a leadership role in a club/organization based on a special interest
Take a leadership role in a professional pharmacy organization (ASHP, APhA, DIA, etc.)
Update your CV
Finalize the fellowships programs you are interested in, and start interview preparations
Interview at ASHP PPS, interview on-site at your #1 program, and accept your offer for a fellowship.
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