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Pharmacy Careers
An Overview
Peter Haeg
Director of Student Services
Coordinator
Becky Carlson
Career Services
Agenda
1. A peek into the future of pharmacy careers
2. Pharmacy graduate career info
3. The future of specialization in pharmacy
4. What this means for your application
2016 Post-Graduation Unique Positions
2016 U of M Graduates
2016 University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Employment Survey
US Practice Settings 2009 and 2014
http://www.aacp.org/resources/research/pharmacyworkforcecenter/Pages/default.aspx
Board Certifications
Current:
Possible Additions:
✓ Pharmacotherapy
➢ Cardiology
✓ Nuclear
➢ Infectious Disease
✓ Critical Care
➢ Emergency Medicine
✓ Pediatrics
➢ HIV
✓ Oncology
➢ Patient Safety
✓ Psychiatric
➢ Organ Transplant
✓ Nutrition
➢ Pharmacoinformatics
✓ Ambulatory Care
➢ Sterile Compounding
A Day in the Life of a Pharmacist
Services Offered At Practice Site: 2014
http://www.aacp.org/resources/research/pharmacyworkforcecenter/Pages/default.aspx
Pharmacist Starting Salaries in Minnesota
Minnesota Biennial Pharmacist Compensation Survey
Selection Criteria
❖ Academic achievement
❖ Understanding & motivation for pharmacy
❖ Work experience
❖ Community/volunteer service & leadership
❖ Three letters of recommendation
❖ Application essays
❖ Unique factors that contribute to a diverse student body
❖ On-campus interview
Pharmacy Exploration
• Attend Preview Day: z.umn.edu/previewday
• Undergraduate PHAR courses: courses.pharmacy.umn.edu
• Work or volunteer at a pharmacy
• Job shadow or informational interviews with pharmacists in various settings
• Engage a pharmacist mentor
• Read pharmacy articles: z.umn.edu/facebook
• Come to Pre-Pharmacy Club meetings!