Advice

Considering

2023-05-10

Pharmacy Specialties

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

While dispensing medications is the primary role of a pharmacist, there are also unique career opportunities within the field that allow pharmacists to explore their creative or entrepreneurial side or to practice at the highest level of clinical pharmacy.
2022-11-06

How Much Does Pharmacy School Cost?

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

The cost of attending a PharmD program can be intimidating especially in an uncertain economic climate. Certainly more expensive than your Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science or the health sciences, your pharmacy education does come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, most pharmacy programs are committed to assisting students financially to allow them to achieve their goal of earning a PharmD degree and enter the workforce as a pharmacist.
2022-11-06

Is Pharmacy School Hard?

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

Is there a definitive yes or no answer to the question of “is pharmacy school hard?” To put it simply, the answer is yes. But there’s more to that. It’s hard but doesn’t have to be as hard if you avoid common pitfalls and learn to adjust.

Choosing

2022-11-06

The Online PharmD: A Remote Pharmacy Education on the Rise

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

Over the last 10 years, technology has allowed lectures to be recorded and watched or listened to after the scheduled lecture. This quickly transitioned to live-streaming of lecturers so that students could watch and interact in real-time. This advancement allowed for the engagement of a live in-person lecture to be preserved in an online at-home setting.
2022-11-06

The Best Pharmacy School by Rankings: How to Find Value

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

There is nothing more important than choosing a program that fits your needs. As a learner, teaching philosophy, class size, curriculum structure, and experiential opportunities all matter. As a future job-seeker, pharmacy intern employment opportunities within proximity to the school matter. As a future carrier of education debt, tuition costs, financial aid packages, and cost of living all matter.
2022-11-06

Accredited Pharmacy Schools: How to Find the Best Fit for You

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

An accredited pharmacy school is a PharmD Program that has sought and gained an accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). In addition to providing accreditation for PharmD Programs, the accreditation council is also responsible for the accreditation of continuing education providers, international services programs, and pharmacy technician education.

Applying

2022-11-06

Scholarships for PharmD Students

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

Doctorate of pharmacy students graduate with an average pharmacy school debt of over $170,000, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. We've compiled a list of PharmD scholarships to consider!
2022-11-06

Is Pharmacy School Hard to Get Into?

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

The pharmacy profession is a potentially rewarding and lucrative career. A pharmacy career is both highly desirable and highly trusted. Pharmacists typically are considered one of the top 5 trusted professionals year in and year out. Given their high honesty and ethical standards combined with their high starting salaries, you would suspect that pharmacy schools are highly competitive.

Career Exploration

2023-10-13

The Research Pharmacist: From Bench to Bedside

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

Armed with an in-depth understanding of medications, diseases, and the intricacies of drug development, research pharmacists play a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and shaping the future of pharmaceutical sciences.
2023-09-19

Pharmacy Internships: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Practice

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

In this article, we will delve into the significance of pharmacy internships, their benefits, and the ways in which they contribute to the growth of future pharmacists.
2023-05-08

The Geriatric Pharmacist: Role in Pharmacy

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

Geriatric pharmacists are one such group of professionals that play a vital role in the healthcare of older adults. In this article, we will discuss how a pharmacist becomes board-certified as a geriatric pharmacist, where they work, and what they do.