Pharmacist Personal Statement

Dr. Arlett Seijo Perez has been working in a pharmacy since she was 18 years old, first as a pharmacy technician, and then for the last 35 years she has been working as a valuable pharmacist. While working as a technician, with the help and guidance of Michael Escudero, which at that time was her manager, she decided to apply to pharmacy school. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) where she earned her degree as a Doctor of Pharmacy (pharm D) . For the first 20 years after she graduated she worked in CVS Pharmacy, a job she loved since she was always passionate about helping patients and having the interaction of pharmacist to patients. After several years, she decided to look for other options, to experience a different

I have spent my time as a student pharmacist learning about opportunities within clinical pharmacy and making certain that I was equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. In my pursuit, I became an active member of pharmaceutical organizations, held multiple leadership positions, attended clinical conferences, established research projects, participated in community service events, and other initiatives. I excelled academically, which was manifested in not just a high academic standard but also in tutoring fellow classmates and arranging sessions with other pharmacy students to help them improve time management and study skills. I shadowed pharmacists and residents before my advanced pharmacy practice experiences commenced to discover which areas of clinical pharmacy I found intriguing. I have obtained valuable pharmacy practice experiences in five specialties thus far including inpatient internal medicine, long term acute care, geriatrics and telehealth, and primary care. Through these rotations, I built upon the knowledge I acquired from my didactic courses but also developed patient-centered approaches and strengthened my clinical skills. I enjoyed many aspects of my rotations, including contributing pharmacotherapy recommendations, providing patient education, attending rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings – all of which have solidified my desire

I have graciously been given the opportunity to broaden my horizons and learn a variety of practices in the pharmaceutical environment. Since the October of 2017 I have been employed at Hoey Apothecary under the care and teaching of many pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. At Hoey Apothecary I work as a pharmacy assistant, and only because of the Youth Apprenticeship Program that Monona Grove High School has offered to it’s students. During my time in the program I having developed a variety of skills and learned the inner works of the cooperation between the technicians and pharmacists. Specifically as an assistant, I am tasked with the responsibilities of; ensuring that the patients are receiving the correct prescription, at the right time,

As the first generation in my family to go to college I learned the importance of education. I graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelors in Science and an Environment Certificate. I became intregted by pharmacy when I started to spent countless hours at a hospital watching my grandfather go in and out of surgeries and treatments for cancer. Seeing the different medication being handed to him inspired me to understand biological and chemical processes that happened. A Pharmacists, role is to aim to help patients treat illness by introducing new developed treatment of medicines with a range of patients. I began to take special interest in memorizing all my grandfather’s medications and how practical and clinical aspect pharmacy worked.

work. I was given an insight into how pharmacists perform their tasks, and learned that it

Phillip not only inspired me but also made me realize that I want to pursue a career related to this field. In addition, working in a pharmacy has increased my desire to help individuals. However, I want to pursue more activities that can potentially help individuals. Working in a pharmacy is a

I eventually received a job in a clinical pharmacy setting where I was brought on to start up a fully functional out-patient retail/compounding pharmacy within the hospital. This opportunity allowed me to demonstrate how effective I am with teamwork and the contribution to the education of my peers. I was appointed the Senior Pharmacy Technician position and successfully trained ten pharmacy technicians to become fluent in compounding skills and protocol with no prior training or

My strongest impetus for the study of this major is pegged on the personal urge to improve the lives and health of those around me. I would only be able to serve the health of others when I am fully acquainted with the knowledge of pharmacy, which to me is one of the noblest professions. I am deeply concerned about the welfare of others. My experiences, especially as I visit hospitals form a significant part in influencing my choice to study pharmacy. At one point, I felt very bad when a pharmacist in a hospital I had visited was very indolent in serving a patient. All human beings would feel adored and valued when they are given appropriate attention in regard to their health. The health profession has a mission geared towards safeguarding people's health and that mission is perfectly in sync with my desires. I want to be exceptional, to do my best in caring for people, and attend to their interest to the best of my knowledge. I admire nourishing hope to desolate patients and always give them a reason to

I pragmatically learned that good communication and proper time management efficiently increase work output. My experiences in the clinic not only helped me realize that being a pharmacist is a Herculean task, one involving great passion and dedication but also mentally prepared me for the task at hand. My experiences so far have

My dad’s car broke down one day, and when I arrived to pick him up there was an individual speaking with him who eventually asked me, “So what is your major?” I explained I was in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program at The Ohio State University, and I was hoping to pursue a PharmD to become a Pharmacist. He responded with a chuckle asking, “Why does a Pharmacist have to go to school for so long, simply to greet the customer, fill out their prescriptions, and send them along?” I did not know how to respond, seeing as I did not have the Pharmacy foundation I do now. His curiosity led me to explore all prospects the career can lead to.

After seven years of working full time in a retail pharmacy, I have witnessed many different situations and as a result there is little left that I find surprising anymore. During those seven plus years, I gained an extensive knowledge of the pharmacy practice that enhances my ability to do the job. In the beginning I was very inexperienced with the way a pharmacy functioned. Every day was a new experience and even though I’m more seasoned now, each day still presents new challenges. That is one aspect of the job that I enjoy very much.

As I reflect on my experience of a pharmacy practice, I realize how much of my personality has changed in only few months. The experiences I gained during my first rotation at Walgreens were particularly rewarding, especially those gained while working as a team to achieve a common goal of a patient’s well-being. I did not have any previous experience in the pharmacy setting, therefore I was determined to take advantage of this opportunity to grow and develop skills that are vital to be a good pharmacist. During the rotation, I performed many activities that were assigned by the preceptor, learned new skills and competencies, identified my strengths and weaknesses, and made plans for continued development throughout the journey of pharmacy practice.

This semester has been a tough one but I feel like I have learned a lot about pharmacy over these past few months. I have had a lot of courses so far and in each one, I have been able to make connections to the practice of pharmacy. In this essay, I will reflect on some of things I learned in my courses and how they relate to my future career as a pharmacist. I will also identify areas where certain topics intersect in different courses.

For me, choosing to pursue a career in pharmacy was far from planned. I knew that I wanted to find a profession which I could find self fulfilling. So, one could say I knew as much about pharmacy and its history as an average person. I’ve always imagined that pharmacy and the entire profession as a whole was relatively modern. In other words, I never really took pharmacy as a profession with a history. I’ve always thought that pharmacy and medicine, as one, essentially made its largest strides with the technology boom of the 21st century. During my visit, I realized I was both right, but also, wrong in a sense.

What better way to learn about the pharmacy profession than from two SDSU alumni in the university’s own pharmacy? I had the opportunity to learn from Melanie Lunn and Tasha Rausch in the unique environment that the Jackrabbit Pharmacy brings. I was able to compare and contrast this pharmacy with the retail pharmacy I work in. The Jackrabbit Pharmacy has a unique patient population and location which leads to many of these differences.