In Pharmacist 101, you will learn these top lessons from a real pharmacist.

• Evaluation of the real pharmacy lifestyle

• Broken down into sections for before pharmacy school, during pharmacy school, during rotations, and after graduation

• Additional chapters on finance and extra reading suggestions

• Expanded lesson on surprising areas within the field of pharmacy that pharmacists can be found

• Step-by-step description of application process for getting into pharmacy school

• Step-by-step description of process for taking pharmacy board exams and obtaining licensure after graduation

• The real value of experience before and during pharmacy school

• General guidelines for conducting yourself on rotations

• Tips to establish solid professional relationships

• Discussion of critical classes within the pharmacy curriculum

• Considerations for elective courses in pharmacy school

• Information about continuing education requirements after graduation

• How to handle and prevent mistakes within healthcare

• Balancing life and professional obligations

• Writing and updating your Curriculum Vitae

• Resources for determining your school of choice

• Suggestions for dual degree programs

• How to establish a specialty, if you so choose

• Brief overview of sciences required for entry into pharmacy school

• Differences between residencies and fellowships and when each may be applicable

• Establishing connections within the field

• Conducting yourself professionally

About the Expert

Ann Klemz, PharmD, is a hospital pharmacist from Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus in 2012. She has worked in the field of pharmacy as a technician, intern, and pharmacist for over twenty years.

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