Prescription for Success. In this introduction to pharmacy education & careers, contributing writer Cathy Sivak gives you the information you need to see if going to pharmacy school is right for you.
Pharmacy School Rankings. School rankings can be important to you when choosing a pharmacy school or program. Learn how rankings are compiled, how they can differ, and how to use them to your best advantage.
Guide to an Online Pharmacy Education. Looking for an online pharmacy program? There aren't many to choose from, but due to the rising demand for pharmacy professionals, the roster is growing. Check out this article to learn more about internet-based pharmacy programs.
Scott Kislak, Professional Pharmacist. During his high school years, Scott Kislak took an interest in pharmacy. Today, he has a doctor of pharmacy degree and a career that he loves. Read on for more!
Vibhuti Ayra, Pharm. D Candidate. As a student at St. John's University, Vibhuti has learned much about the pharmacy profession and is considering a career path that will allow her to teach others what she has learned.
Pharm. D student, Jill Bates. From a beginning that started as a high school teacher, Jill Bates has made quite a career change. She is currently wrapping up her pharmacy education and offers advice to future students based on her experiences.
Maegan Rogers, Pharmacy Student. After some exploration of career choices, Maegan Rogers found that what she was really interested in was the field of pharmacy. Currently, she is completing her Pharm. D degree and offers her insight on pharmacy education to fellow students.
Pharm. D Candidate, Dan Zlott. As his high school years wrapped up, Dan Zlott knew that he wanted to pursue a degree in pharmacy. He is now working on his Pharm. D degree with an eye on using this to pursue a career that involves cancer research.
Neveen Abdelghani, Pharm. D Student. Neveen Abdelghani will soon complete dual degrees - a Pharm. D and a master's in Regulatory Science. Check out this interview to see how she plans to use this combination for her future career.
Pharm. D Student, Laura Yelvigi. After earning her Pharm D. with a minor in business, Laura Yelvigi hopes to open a pharmaceutical clinic overseas. In this interview she discusses her education and offers advice on choosing schools and much more.
The roots of pharmacy can be traced back to the earliest humans. It has always been instinctive for people to console the sick and find methods of healing. Ancient man, for example, used mud for soothing purposes. In 2600 BC, the apothecary served as priest, physician, and pharmacist. Clay tablets have been found from this time period describing symptoms of illnesses, prescriptions, and directions for compounding medications. Pedanios Dioscorides of Greece in 1 AD wrote hundreds of texts on the collection, storage, and use of drugs, and his texts were considered the foundations of basic science through the 16th century. Arabs in the 8th century separated the roles of apothecary and physician and started the first private drug stores. This style of pharmacy spread throughout Europe, and regulations of the industry began in 1240 in Italy.
The first American pharmacy was started in 1729 by Christopher Marshall in Philadelphia. His granddaughter, Elizabeth, was the first female pharmacist in the United States. The first American school of pharmacy was the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, which was founded in 1821.
Today, pharmacy is a thriving profession that has made amazing strides in developing drugs and treatments for terrible diseases. In 2002, 230,000 pharmacists worked in the United States, earning a median salary of $77,050. 62% worked in community pharmacies, while 22% worked in hospitals. The remainder worked in department or grocery stores, home health settings, for the government, or for other operations.
Pharmacy technicians are another invaluable part of the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmacy technicians work alongside pharmacists to help provide medication and other products to patients. Technicians held 211,000 jobs in 2002, two thirds of which were in retail pharmacies. Technicians earned a median hourly wage of $10.70.
Both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are expected to see faster than average growth in opportunities through 2012. PharmacySchools.com is a terrific resource to explore educational and career possibilities in this rapidly expanding profession.
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