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A Career in Pharmacy
A Career In Pharmacy
Education Required
(MUN School of Pharmacy)
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High school graduate
Pre-Pharmacy
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One year of prerequisite courses
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Math, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Application to Pharmacy School
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Deadline March 1
Academic average, volunteer work, &
references
Education Requirements Cont’d
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THE INTERVIEW
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96 applicants
Problem based
Faculty, Pharmacists, Student
Getting Accepted
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~40 students per year
25 seats reserved for NL applicants
Anyone can compete for the remaining 15
seats
Education requirements Cont’d
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School of Pharmacy
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4 year program
Courses
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Biochemistry (nutrition, metabolism)
Pharmaceutics
Physiology/Anatomy/Pathology
Professional Practice
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Medicinal Chemistry/Chemotherapy
Pharmacy Skills
Seminar
THERAPEUTICS
Education Requirements Cont’d
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Structured Practice Experience (SPE)
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Clinical Clerkship (SPE 4)
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Four weeks during the summer
Retail, hospital, industry or research
Pharmacist as preceptor
Two 6 week hospital placements
Case presentations
Rounds with doctors, nurses…..
Graduate with Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy)
Licensing Requirements
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PEBC exam
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Written
Oral
Provincial Licensing exam
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Laws
Ethics
Beyond the Books
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Orientation week
Pharmacy mixers
Industrial trip
Christmas parties
Sports
CAPSI/MUPS
Yearbook Committee
Retro-bowling
House parties
PDW
PAW
Friends
Career Opportunities
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Community
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Independent drug store, chain drug store, grocery,
mass merchandiser
Hospital
Industry
Research
Academia
Pharmacy organizations
Government
Others
Traditional versus Changing Role
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Traditional view
Shift to “Pharmaceutical Care”
Focus shifted so that everything has to do
with the patient
Working on wellness, disease prevention
Interprofessional teamwork
The Pharmacist Role
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Traditional Roles
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Dispensing medications
Identifying drug interactions
OTC recommendations
Drug Information
Compounding Medications
The Pharmacist Role
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Expanded (Changing) Roles
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Patient Counseling
Provision of Cognitive services
Health Promotion
Identifying drug related problems
Prescribing rights
Hospital Pharmacy
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Dispensary & clinical roles
Identify medication related problems by
going on rounds with the health care team
& reviewing patients’ charts
Interviewing, counseling, discharge
planning
May specialize in a particular areaGeriatrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry etc
Teach students, involved in research
Other Activities
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Committees
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NLPB, PANL, CSHP etc
Educational events
Journals
Public speaking
Visits to students, seniors etc
Characteristics of a Good
Pharmacist
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Excellent communication skills
Caring attitude & empathy
Taking responsibility for actions
Dedication
Patience
Leadership
Team player
Conscientious
Good decision making capability
Incentives
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Pharmacist in demand
Unlimited job options
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Even in NL
Full-time/Part-time choices
High paying job
Tuition reimbursement
Signing bonuses
Relocation pay
Benefits
Flexible hours
Opportunity to advance
Rewards
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Active role in a person’s health
 Little things that make a difference in someone’s life
Developing relationships with patients
Interaction with other health care professionals
Working as a team
 Pharmacy technicians, fellow pharmacists
Support Networks
 CPhA, NLPB, PANL, CSHP
Continuous learning
Leadership
Trust and Respect
Responsibility
Expand career options
Challenges
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Unpredictable work day
 Never a dull moment
Dealing with unpleasant customers
Reading prescriptions
Being on your feet all day
Busy times often means no lunch or break
Expanding the role of the pharmacist
Being recognized as the drug medication expert on the
health care team
Being properly compensated for services
Responsibility
Stress
For Additional Information
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Websites
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www.pharmacists.ca
www.aphanet.org/pathways/pathways.html
www.mun.ca/pharmacy
ANY QUESTIONS???