Pharmasist?

Question

what does it take to become a successful pharmasist, what step do I need to take to become a doctor in pharmacy

Answer 1

You will find the answers to both of your questions at:

http://www.aphanet.org/

However, since the site is down at this very moment, you can also find similar information at the Canadian Pharmacists Association website:

http://www.pharmacists.ca/content/about_...

" What Characteristics Make a Good Pharmacist?

Students who are considering a career in pharmacy must be, first and foremost, interested in helping people.

    * You need excellent communication skills and you must have the ability to solve problems in creative and effective ways.

    * You must be willing to accept responsibility for your actions - the health of the public depends on you!

    * Your dedication to your patients means that you don't have a "nine-to-five" attitude - you have a professional attitude that means that the patient comes first."

As for the exact requirements for admission into a pharmacy school, you should go to that school's website:

http://rxinsider.com/schools_of_pharmacy...

Good luck.

Answer 2

First, you'll need to complete at least 2 years of a "pre-pharmacy" curriculum at an approved university of community college. These classes focus on basic math, lots of science, physiology, economics, etc.

That's a minimum, and most students take 3 years or just finish their bachelor's degree at a university. That's always a good idea, because if you don't get in on your first try, you have a backup option.

Then you apply for pharmacy school. Most schools have minimum GPA requirement and PCAT score (standardized exam). The cut-offs will vary from school to school and from year to year. They will also look at volunteer and leadership experiences, essays, interviews, and letters of recommendation.

Some schools *require* that you have some sort of volunteer or work experience in a pharmacy. In the end, there is no absolute best formula, because good admission boards will look at the "whole package". You'll want to look at your school of interest for specific requirements, of course.

There are various programs that schools offer:

A.  3 year program that runs full time, all year long, very focuses program, with few electives.

B.  4 year program (summers off), with a greater emphasis on integrative electives.

No matter which kind of school you decide to apply to, you'll spend a majority of your first few years in the classroom and your final year (or quarters, for the 3yr school) completing rotations. These will be opportunities for you to work in a variety of retail, clinical, and business settings related to pharmacy.

When you graduate, you'll have a PharmD, but still need to take exams to become a licenses pharmacist in your state. You'll also have the opportunity to apply for a residency or fellowship where you gain specialized experience.

All in all, it's very similar to medical school.