For me, ending up in pharmacy was a last minute
decision, because the
longest time in high school I wanted to become an english editor. I enjoyed
writing, creating stories, and expressing myself through the art. I had a
teacher who said that she learned more about me through a few pieces of paper
than a year’s worth of talking. Writing was my mode of communication and a
passion. I didn’t know exactly what being an editor entailed, but I knew it was
one of the highest ranking positions in regards to my interests, so that’s what
I had to be.
As the time goes by, I was amazed to know about
the chemist. There was a short period when I wanted to become a chemist and go
from there, but I wasn’t confident in my choices, how I could apply these
interests if it would be a little understanding of the impact I could make in
people’s lives. As I began to delve deeper into opportunities, I started to
research pharmacy.
To be honest, I didn't know too much
about the field or practice of pharmacy when I first entered pharmacy school.
But I've grown to love this profession. I think what excites me the most is
seeing the profession grow so much over the last few years and how pharmacists embrace
the clinical side of pharmacy. It's not just about counting drugs and checking
the accuracy of the prescription being filled, but pharmacists are getting more
proactive about being involved in their patients health, in terms of
comprehensive medication reviews.
Eventhough many people think that
pharmacist only handles prescription, yet, for me, they do more than just give medicine.
Pharmacist informs the patients about the importance of taking medicine. These
includes the dosage, the side effect, and the importance of following doctor’s
order. Pharmacist also naturally care about the patients and their health. I want to be a part of the revolution that gives
all patients the respect they deserve so that perhaps one day, we will earn the
same in return.
That’s why I want to be a pharmacist and this reason drives me a lot to keep going on this
career, to help making a better tomorrow for others and build the personal
bonds necessary for successful health outcomes and genuine trust.
