Pharmacy: A Career As A Career In Healthcare

GAP ESSAY

In most cases, when you ask a kid about what he wants to be when he grows up, he would probably answer a doctor, a lawyer, or an engineer. It is very rare that you would hear a little kid saying that he wants to be a pharmacist. I have to be honest pharmacy wasn’t really something that I dreamed about as a child; it was only in recently that I have developed an appreciation to my chosen field. Like doctors, pharmacists also save lives by providing proper medication to people who are in need. Like engineers, pharmacists are innovators, providing the latest medical breakthrough that could help cure illnesses. Compare to physician, pharmacists are always playing leading role in healthcare

I became inspired by fellow professionals that are already in the field and are making a difference. These organizations have provided me with a community that could understand my sentiments and at the same time empowers me to strive for the better. Some of the members of these organizations have even become my role models, while others reached out and became my mentors. Through them, I have learned that a successful career in our field can 't be achieve by just being knowledgeable in all aspects of pharmacy, but with the right characteristics. These of course are things that we can easily learn in books, but something that we can develop on our

Part of excelling in any filed requires flexibility. It does not only mean that you have to be able to adjust your skills to the things that are demanded from you, but also to be flexible enough to adapt to whatever environment you have to work in. Additionally, working in the field of pharmaceutical field requires a certain flexibility in dealing with other people. I have to say that this is probably the hardest trait that I had to develop as it requires much patience. In order to develop flexibility, I had to first work on my knowledge and skills. I had to work and study hard to develop such characteristics. I also needed to work on my social skills for me to be able to successfully interact with all kinds of people. I have never seen myself as a sociable person. I decided that joining professional organizations would be a good head start into improving my social skills and my hypothesis did not fail me. Not only was I able to become more socially responsive, I was also able to improve my adaptation skills. The steps I took helped me a lot in my flexibility and at the same time won me a lot of lifelong friends in the field. The last aspect in my career that I had to develop is the ability to be prepared at all times. Pharmacy is a full time career that occupies most of your time. It is very important to be always ready to help anyone in need of your assistance. Preparation could be done in multiple ways, but