Students from the class of 2022 are celebrating the next step in their professional journey. Here they share what has inspired them along the way and what advice they would give to new students.
Where did you match?Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Columbus, Georgia
My grandma is one of my greatest motivations to not only pursue a residency, but a career in healthcare. Medication management and health literacy were difficult for her, and I always ensured that she knew how to take her medications correctly and safely. I knew that I wanted to give back, educate, and improve the quality of life for people like my grandma — and pharmacy is the perfect profession to do so! I decided to pursue a residency to further my knowledge, skills, and opportunities that will allow me to continue making meaningful contributions to patient care.
There were many tears, but good tears! I felt so excited and relieved!
There are many career pathways in the pharmacy profession that you may not know about (clinical, community, industry, ambulatory care, etc.), so I would recommend preparing yourself to be well rounded early on to navigate any profession you want!
Take advantage of every opportunity presented to you! Whether it's work, research, leadership, mentorship, or networking opportunity — do it!
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