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2023-05-10

Pharmacy Specialties and Practice Areas to Explore

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

Exploring the Cost of Pharmacy School

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? Yes, But There is More to It

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.
2022-11-06

Four Steps to Becoming a Pharmacist

by Hong Chen, PharmD

Pharmacists are medication experts, patient advocates, and the bridge between many healthcare providers. Students that have a love for science and healthcare should consider pursuing a career as a pharmacist.
2022-11-06

Is Pharmacy School Worth It? An In-Depth Analysis

by Jim Herbst, PharmD, BCPPS

Explore the value of a Pharmacy School education beyond the high starting salary. Assess long-term financial prospects, challenges, and the impacts of debt and stress on your career. Decide if the investment in time and education will pay off.