Pharmacist Personal Statement

Growing up as a Type One Diabetic, I was very familiar with doctors and medications. I was used to routine doctor visits and experienced first hand the different forms of treatment available. This personal experience strongly influenced my fascination with different medications and how they work. As a teenager I would read the patient information packets and try to understand the mechanisms involved. I’m certain that this contributed to my interest in healthcare and science and led me to become a Biochemistry and Pre-Pharmacy major. It also led me to seek a job at a local pharmacy while in high school. I have been fortunate enough to work alongside pharmacists since the age of eighteen. I was able to see how pharmacists help patients understand their medications and …show more content…
I want to work one-on-one with patients on their medications and make sure that they are taking full advantage of their treatment. I also want to provide a caring environment, as opposed to a culture that emphasizes sales first. One day I hope to be able to own an independent pharmacy similar to the one I currently work at. I feel this would be extremely fulfilling and provide the best opportunity to work with patients to improve their short-term and …show more content…
I have done so by serving the needs of others in church, school and organizations in the community where my family lives. By participating in events like the ELCA National Youth Gathering, I have been a positive role model for my friends and peers. Volunteering has increased my capacity for caring and compassion toward others and helped me understand that a simple smile can change somebody’s day. I feel strongly that pharmacists are in a position to positively influence the communities they serve and I’m hopeful that my years of volunteering experience will serve me well in that