PharmD Profile

 

Program: Doctor of Pharmacy
Projected graduation: Spring 2027

 

 

Tell us why you chose UW.

I chose UW because of its excellent teaching team, their emphasis on clinical pharmacy, as well as Washington’s progressive pharmacy laws.

What led you to study pharmacy?

My interest in pharmacy began during my undergraduate studies, particularly when taking microbiology and organic chemistry. I was fascinated by how microorganisms cause disease and how medications are designed to target them. Learning about drug structures and how small changes in functional groups can alter their mechanisms of action interested me, and I wanted to learn more about this topic.

I also worked as a pharmacy technician before pharmacy school, where I learned that I enjoy interacting with patients and playing a direct role in their healthcare. Being able to use my knowledge to support others and make a difference in my community was very fulfilling. That experience reinforced my desire to further my education and pursue a career where I could continue helping others.

What experiences at the UW have been / were the most influential to you?

We participated in legislative day where we traveled to Olympia and met with legislators to discuss a pharmacy bill. It felt like we were making actual progress and spreading important knowledge about our profession.

What do you want to do following your UW education?

I want to pursue a residency, not sure in what yet but leaning towards ambulatory care.

Tell us about your in-school activities.

I’ve loved joining school organizations and even being on the board of a few of them. I was the Mental Health Director for one student organization and got to plan various events. These included pharmacist panels and fun events where students could come play games or craft after a stressful exam.

What is one piece of advice that you have for potential new students or one thing you wish you knew before beginning your studies?

I thought that since I chose pharmacy, I needed to be good at and love every part of it. I would lose motivation when I wasn’t good at a particular topic and felt like I didn’t deserve to be here. However, after talking to practicing pharmacists that I look up to, I realized that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Finding what you are passionate about and want to focus on is most important. We need pharmacists in every part of the field and it’s important to find how you want to make an impact.

What is a fun or interesting fact about you?

I went to the high school where High School Musical was filmed.