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Becoming a Pharmacist
Steven ReidMay 5, 2011
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A Pharmacist
More than just handing out pills
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Inspiration
• Interesting job• Good pay• Better life for me and my family
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Job Description
Working with patients and their doctors to
make the patient healthy
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Responsibilities
• Filling Prescriptions• Advising patients– Drug interaction– Side effect– Health topics
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Skills & Interests
Investigative
Social-Interpersonal
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Working Conditions
43% work in Pharmacies and Drug Stores
23% in hospitals
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Education
Requires about 8 years of schooling
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science
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Levels of Education
About 8 years of college are required
Doctor of Pharmacy
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Academic Majors
Undergraduate degree in Chemistry
or BiologyDoctor of Pharmacy
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Field Experience
Residency only required with advanced or research positions
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Entry, Salary & Outlook
The future looks bright for the field of
Pharmacy
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Entry
Start working in a pharmacy when you pass the licensing exams
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Outlook
Increase expected between 2008 and
2018
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program
25%
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Salary
Entry: $94,000/year
Average: $118,000/year
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
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Why being a Pharmacist is a good job
• Helping people• Good pay• Promising future
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Problems with being a Pharmacist
• Stress • Dealing with insurance companies
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This is the job for me!
• Interesting job• Good work environment• Good pay