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During a presentation at the 2021 annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the presenters broke down how best to engage colleges of pharmacy to help in establishing payer-provider relationships.

Being clear on your goals as a mentee while creating a partnership with your mentor is just one of the ways to have a successful mentorship.

By adequately working with students in advance and giving them ample opportunities to practice, pharmacy schools can prepare students for the future of the profession.

Vast opportunities are opening every day for pharmacists, especially with the upcoming complex biological products that need a lot of therapeutic drug monitoring and fine adjustment of doses.

Several third-year pharmacy students at the Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences said they were involved with COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts, including organizing mass vaccination events and testing patients in their communities.

Not only are pharmacists drug experts, but the pandemic demonstrated that they can also perform COVID-19 testing and vaccinations alongside physicians and other health care providers.

The goal of this year’s competition was to propose a technology-driven solution to address pandemics, mental health, or social determinants of health (SDOH).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on pharmacy students’ educations, according to a group of third-year students from the Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Students at the Washington State University (WSU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences discussed opportunities at WSU that have been important stepping stones for their careers.

Despite the stressors of the past year, students said the health care crisis has only reinforced the value of the pharmacist and their desire to enter the field.

In a recent Student Café series, we asked students at the Washington State University (WSU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences what drew them to study at WSU.

Located in Bangor, Maine, the Husson University School of Pharmacy offers unique programs that have helped shape pharmacy practice in the state of Maine.

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is recognizing the University of Connecticut, 5 individuals, and a scholarly paper for their achievements, as recipients of its top awards.

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists' (ASHP) Pharmacy Residency Match program continued its growth trend with nearly 5500 pharmacy students and residents paired with residency positions in 2021.

The institution joins 3 other ACPE-accredited pharmacy programs in North Carolina.

Seeing the vital role of pharmacists during the pandemic has solidified many students' desire to join the profession.

Kofi Amoah, PharmD, has gained unique pharmacy and health care experience while working to help end the historic COVID-19 pandemic.

Although many pharmacy students’ academic experiences were changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, leadership opportunities were still available for students who took the time to find them.

To accelerate the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Husson University in Bangor, Maine, has announced that it will provide training to any pharmacist, technicians, or intern.

Although it is critical that we listen to every patient we treat, it's also important to listen to the needs of our bodies first, as this will allow us to better care for others.

Like most of us who pursue a career in health care, I want to help as many people as I can. I also want to continue to advocate for underrepresented minorities who would like a career in the field.

The research sheds light on the biopsychological process that can lead to poor grades, withdrawal from classes, and even students who drop out, whereas 40% of freshman do not return to their university for a second year in the United States.

Remember the words of Nelson Mandela: "It always seems impossible until it's done."

Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.

Pharmacists have had to adapt to meeting more frequently online instead of in person, while embracing new ways of delivering care and disseminating health care information.

Historic COVID-19 vaccination efforts have illustrated the value of pharmacists, reinforcing many pharmacy students' desire to be a part of the profession.

Becoming an influencer can allow you to manage your own career, connect with thousands of like-minded people, and build an income for yourself.

From countless hours of studying to participating in pharmacy organizations to volunteering in the community, it’s no surprise that student pharmacists often struggle to find balance as a well-rounded student.

With their content ranging from pharmacy references in pop culture to more clinical discussions of specific drugs, the Let's Pharmonize podcast hosts have learned to balance the rigors of school with their biweekly podcast.

To begin understanding systemic racism and its impact on social determinants of health, researchers said pharmacists must first look inward and examine their own biases and socializations.