I chose to pursue the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program at Pitt to become the most competitive residency applicant that I could be. I sought after the challenging clinical rotations and large-scale research project that the program offers to further develop my skillset across multiple modalities. I believe this will be a crucial step in progression of my career and will serve to prepare me for a PGY1 residency at a large academic hospital.
I knew that the applying to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program was going to be a goal of mine from fairly early on in pharmacy school. Though your didactic education at Pitt serves as an important foundation for your future, the transition from school to rotations and eventually into your career is far from easy. This program offers rigorous and intense clinical rotations that expose you to the highly complex nature of real-world patient cases and provides you with opportunities to pursue outcomes-based research projects that can set you apart from other potential job candidates. My goal is to strengthen my clinical decision-making and communication skills with every rotation and to continually develop the professional skills required to become a top-tier candidate for residency programs.
As part of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program, I aspire to enhance my professional skillset through partaking in challenging clinical rotations and conducting longitudinal clinical outcomes research. I intend to use the skills I gain from these opportunities to pursue a PGY1 residency, with the ultimate goal of collaborating on an interprofessional team in order to streamline patient care. I am looking forward to gaining meaningful experiences and developing professionally over the course of the next year.
I didn't always know that I wanted to pursue residency and clinical practice. When I began to recognize where my passions and interests were leading me, advanced training became an evident necessity. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program offers an intense and unique experience designed to emulate components of highly competitive residency programs in a tremendously supportive setting. I am developing a variety of skills and abilities that will serve to expedite my progression from student to resident and ultimately to expertise in the provision of patient-centered care.
I decided to pursue the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Area of Concentration in order to strengthen my clinical skills and prepare me for a PGY-1 residency after graduation. I am excited to engage in challenging clinical rotations and to take part in a clinical research project. I am confident that my experience with Scholars will provide me with a skillset required to be a strong candidate for a PGY-1 residency at an academic medical center.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program to pursue my interests of applying to residency post-graduation. I am excited for the challenging clinical rotations as well the high-quality outcomes research that will enhance my clinical skillset. I am grateful for the mentorship that is provided through the program to guide its students with the residency process. I look forward to seeing my development as a student pharmacist and facing the challenges that lie ahead.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I knew it would provide me with invaluable opportunities within the realm of pharmacy; these include clinical, research, and mentorship experiences. I believe that this program will challenge me in ways that I otherwise would not be. I look forward to being pushed out of my comfort zone and to all of the learning I will do throughout the course of this year, inevitably preparing me for residency and, beyond that, preparing me to be the best health care provider that I can be.
Clinical pharmacy has been an interest of mine since my P1 year and the mission statement of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program aligns perfectly with my aspirations. The opportunities for longitudinal research, rigorous clinical rotations, and professional development workshops will allow me to develop into a well-rounded and competitive residency candidate. I am eager to collaborate with my peers and contribute in an interprofessional environment to refine my clinical decision-making and patient-care skills through the many experiences afforded by the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program.
I chose to be a part of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program because it provides students with a unique opportunity to be prepared for a PGY-1 residency. I am excited to be challenged throughout my rotations, develop a clinically meaningful research project, and enhance my critical thinking abilities. This program will allow me to continue to grow into a well-rounded clinical pharmacist.
I chose Pharmacotherapy Scholars as my Area of Concentration because I knew that it would offer extra rigor to prepare me well for a PGY-1 residency next year. I look forward to being challenged throughout my clinical rotations, working on a clinical research project, and expanding my clinical knowledge base. By the end of the year, I hope to have gained the skills needed to be a competitive candidate for a PGY1 residency at an academic medical center.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program offers the opportunity to challenge students with rigorous rotations, complex patient scenarios, and the ability to network with professionals from different specialties. I chose to apply to the program because of the opportunities and work it presents. I believe that through the Scholars program I will hone my clinical decision-making, professional communication, and interprofessional collaboration skills. I look forward to my future participation in this program to help develop the skills needed to be a successful post-graduate resident.
I wanted to join the Pharmacotherapy Scholars ARCO to further challenge myself and begin developing skills as a future clinician. I have really appreciated all the mentorship so far from the faculty in our elective courses and ongoing research project, and I am looking forward to my rotations as I hope to advance towards my goal of completing post-graduate training and continuing to learn about pharmacy leadership.
I heard about the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program during my P1 year I immediately sought out its members and alumni to get a scope of what the program had to offer and made it a goal to gear myself to apply for it once P3 year arrived. As someone who’s very interested in critical care/ emergency medicine along with clinical research, the program seemed to be the perfect fit as it offered focused training in acute care simulation and research skill development in class. The program also sets up students for challenging clinical rotations and I look forward to learning under our highly decorated faculty and preceptors to develop myself as a clinician. I am very honored to be a part of this group for my year and am excited for how this sets me up for upcoming specialized trainings through residency.
I have been interested in joining the pharmacotherapy scholars area of concentration since first hearing about it in my first semester of pharmacy school. I chose to be a part of this program because it offers challenging rotations, an intensive research experience and professional development that will allow me to become a competitive candidate for post-graduate residency training. I am looking forward to growing as a pharmacy professional with guidance from this program and further develop my clinical and patient care skills.
I decided to pursue the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program due to my post-graduation goals and aspirations and my alignment with the vision and mission of the program. I plan to pursue a PGY1 pharmacy residency after graduation, and I have special interests in infectious diseases, oncology, and academia. I'm looking forward to further developing my professionalism, research involvement, presentation skills, and confidence through my participation in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program will bolster my pharmacy experience through expert mentorship, rigorous patient-care rotations, and meaningful research. I look forward to the program’s challenging curriculum because of the rewarding benefits it will have on my communication skills and clinical knowledge. I am excited for the opportunity to expand my clinical breadth and develop into a strong post-graduate residency candidate. I know this Area of Concentration will help me to achieve both personal and professional goals during pharmacy school and beyond.
I am excited to be a member of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program because of the opportunities in research, challenging clinical rotations, and professional development that the program provides. Over the next year, I hope to gain the necessary skills and experiences to become a strong candidate for post-graduate residency. I look forward to the challenging and rewarding year that lies ahead!
Throughout my time at Pitt Pharmacy, my main priority was to develop myself as a well-rounded student pharmacist that is adept and confident with making evidence-based recommendations. I appreciate that being part of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program allows me to grow, both as an individual and as a professional. I love that I get the opportunity to gain first-hand research experiences, connect with numerous accomplished clinical specialists and mentors, and embark on rigorous clinical rotations. Each of these opportunities are essential for me to become the best version of myself, as a future PGY1 resident or as a pharmacist, and I truly value and feel challenged with each opportunity that this program provides.
I am excited to be a Pharmacotherapy Scholar because this program presents me with the resources to further develop as a clinical practitioner and become a well-rounded candidate for post-graduate residency. The challenging clinical experiences, longitudinal research project, and connections with accomplished pharmacists were the main reasons I applied to the program. I was pleasantly surprised at the other experiences I was provided such as stimulating discussions with classmates who share similar career goals and meaningful mentorship from PittPharmacy faculty. I hope to use this year to refine the skills that I have gained over the past few years of pharmacy school and prepare for my years after graduation from PittPharmacy.
I chose Pharmacotherapy Scholars as my Area of Concentration because I knew that it would offer me the extra rigor to prepare me well for a PGY-1 residency next year. I look forward to being challenged throughout my clinical rotations, developing a large-scale clinical research project, and to expanding my acute care knowledge base. By the end of the year, I hope to have gained the skills needed to be a competitive candidate for an acute care PGY1 residency at an academic medical center.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it offers many opportunities that I am looking for in preparation of pursuing a post-graduate residency, including rigorous rotations and research experience. Through professional development workshops and close mentorship from highly trained clinical pharmacists, I will gain the skills necessary to become a well-rounded, competitive candidate. The clinical knowledge and problem-solving abilities I acquire will be applicable to patient care regardless of the practice setting I pursue. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the challenging year ahead of me
Challenging clinical rotations and a dynamic research experience is what drew me to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program at Pitt Pharmacy. Providing excellent patient-centered care has always been my ambition as a pharmacy student, and I believe that this program will allow me to develop and achieve both critical thinking and communication skills needed to excel in a clinical setting, as well as cultivate professional relationships and connections. I look forward to experiencing a variety of settings, from transplant to intensive care to Veterans Affairs, and expanding my knowledge of pharmacy.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because of my interest in pursuing a PGY1 residency. This program will provide me valuable opportunities to enhance my critical thinking skills, continue my professional development and expand my research skill set in preparation for a residency position. Learning from clinicians in acute care settings will help me further develop my patient care skills. I look forward to the challenging rotations and working with our preceptors and faculty. I am grateful for the exceptional preparation for a career in clinical pharmacy that I will receive from the Scholars Program.
As a student at PittPharmacy, my goal has been to exercise my skillsets to their maximum potential in order to become a confident and effective health care provider. Through the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program, I have the opportunity to be challenged and advance my clinical decision-making skillset through rigorous rotations, a longitudinal research project, and mentorship that will help me to advance both professionally and personally. I am excited to be learning from experts in the field of pharmacy and working alongside a group of highly motivated peers in my final year of pharmacy school. I look forward to the learning opportunities provided by the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program to grow as a professional and develop a well-rounded skill set that will prepare me for a PGY-1 Residency Program.
Over the past couple of years, I’ve discovered a passion for interprofessionalism that has solidified my interest in pursuing clinical pharmacy and working on an interprofessional team. I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I believe the experiences and research opportunities provided will help me pursue my interests and become a competitive candidate for a PGY1 residency. I look forward to learning from experts and developing my critical thinking skills through rotations and the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program.
I’m excited to be part of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it will provide a challenging environment for me to develop my clinical, research, and professional skills. This program provides students with unique opportunities and mentoring experiences that will ensure they are prepared for postgraduate residency training. I look forward to completing my intensive rotation schedule, participating in an outcomes-based research project, and working with other highly motivated students. Through these experiences, I hope to strengthen my confidence and critical thinking abilities.
When I first started pharmacy school, I was mostly interested in research. Throughout the following years, I gained a passion for clinical pharmacy. By participating in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program and gaining experience through its rigorous rotations, I can combine both of my interests. This will help develop my professional, clinical decision-making, and critical thinking skills. I am excited for the upcoming opportunities and challenging experiences that will prepare me for a PGY-1 Residency Program and clinical pharmacist career.
I chose to be a part of Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program for the opportunities in research, mentorship, and clinical rotations. The longitudinal research project allows me to explore my research interests and gain exposure in patient outcomes research. In regard to mentorship, I am excited for the opportunity to learn from pharmacists who make a positive impact on patients, the interprofessional team, and the field of pharmacy. As a student with a goal of pursuing residency and ultimately a career in clinical pharmacy, challenging myself on clinical rotations as a student in the Scholars program will better prepare myself for obtaining and succeeding in a post-graduate training position.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in rigorous clinical rotations, conduct high-quality outcomes research, and work with other highly motivated individuals. This program will allow me to build upon my knowledge from the classroom and enhance my clinical skill set and professional development, in order to provide optimal patient care. Ultimately, I believe this program will allow me the opportunity to succeed and become a competitive PGY1 residency applicant. I look forward to the challenges and valuable experiences that lie in the year ahead.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program for the opportunity to enhance my patient care skills and to learn about acute care from dedicated preceptors. I am passionate about providing direct patient care and working alongside other health care professionals to provide the best possible pharmaceutical care to the patient. My goal is to complete a post graduate residency program and the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program will provide me with both clinical and research opportunities to prepare me for residency training. I am looking forward to rotations with excellent preceptors who will challenge me and prepare me to become the best clinician I can be.
I am excited to be a member of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it will challenge me to advance my clinical and patient care skills to best prepare me for formal residency training. The rigorous rotation schedule, outcomes research project, interprofessional collaboration in numerous acute care settings, and professional development through working closely with my preceptors and mentors will aid me in achieving my ultimate goal of securing a PGY-1 residency. I am confident the Scholars Program will equip me with the knowledge and resources necessary to be a well-rounded clinical pharmacist capable of providing high-quality care to complex and diverse patients.
During my time at PittPharmacy, one of my top goals was to develop my clinical skills through high-level learning, practicing evidence-based medicine, and having experiences that would push me outside of my comfort zone. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program has all of these aspects (and more) that I desired to help me grow both professionally and personally. The challenging rotations, longitudinal research, mentorship, and professional development greatly appealed to me and aligned with my aspirations. I look forward to the opportunities provided by this program to advance my skillset and prepare me for a PGY-1 acute care residency.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program is an invigorating opportunity for pharmacy students to develop and apply advanced clinical training skills in order to join the field of optimizing patient care. The opportunities to partake in challenging patient-care rotations, conduct a longitudinal patient outcomes research, and grow professionally are all essential features of the program that will help me develop into a well-rounded candidate for post-graduate residency programs. I am beyond grateful to be a member of this program, and I look forward to working under the expertise of my preceptors and the challenging learning environments that lie ahead.
When I first learned about the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program during my first year of pharmacy school I knew it was something I aspired to be a part of. The mission and values of the program are synonymous with those required to prepare me for post-graduate residency training. Through rigorous rotations, a collaborative outcomes research project, numerous professional development workshops, and faculty mentorship, I plan to be properly trained to pursue a PGY1 residency. I am looking forward to developing myself as a professional in this program and improving my clinical skills to provide patients with the highest level of pharmaceutical care possible.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because of the unique opportunities and challenges that this program presents. Through the program’s opportunities, I will be able to challenge myself as well as improve upon my patient care, research, and clinical pharmacology skills. This program will provide me with the opportunity to prepare myself for a post-graduation pharmacy residency program through its rigorous clinical rotations and research projects. I am excited to begin this year and face the challenges lie ahead of me.
I am excited to be participating in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program because I am looking forward to challenging myself with complex patient care scenarios and networking with clinicians in various fields. My interests include cardiology and critical care because I love collaborating with an interprofessional team to provide patient care. I hope that my participation in this program will help me develop the clinical skills required to be a strong candidate for residency training.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars area of concentration because I knew that in order to succeed in post-graduate training, I needed to challenge myself through unique coursework and rigorous patient care experiences. The program offers participants the chance to partake in a multitude of challenging APPE rotations, affording students the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in didactic coursework. This, to me, seems like a clear window into how pharmacists have an impact on direct patient care as well as in clinical research every day. The pharmacotherapy scholars program has allowed me to see firsthand how pharmacists are involved on a medical team, as well as provided me excellent mentors who personally aid our own professional development as student pharmacists.
I chose to join Scholars because of its success at training students in the areas that I am most interested and on which I plan to focus my career: direct patient care clinical practice, research, and teaching/communication. Through selection of rigorous and stimulating rotations, professional development opportunities, and stewardship of research project development, implementation, analysis, and presentation, I expect that I will be very prepared for residency and will have a set of experiences that will make me a top-tier candidate. I hope to also implement the lessons I learn from the research project into my career.
My journey through pharmacy school has strengthened my passion for direct patient care and established my commitment to advancing our profession to take leadership of therapeutic outcomes in our patients through research, scholarship, and dedication. I value the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program as it offers me and my peers rigorous clinical rotations, an intensive research project, and inspiring mentorship for professional development. Through the Scholars program, I hope to encounter challenging patient care experiences that will help strengthen my clinical decision-making and communication skills necessary to develop as a promising PGY-1 acute care residency candidate. I look forward to a year of hard work and professional growth, as I continue my journey and follow my passion.
Learning about the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program is what brought me to Pitt for my professional training in the first place as it offers challenging, patient-oriented rotations, collaboration in the design of an innovative research project, and an academic curriculum I can use to strengthen the foundation for my future career as a clinical pharmacy specialist. My passion for direct patient care and searching for novel solutions to today’s healthcare problems has solidified my pursuit of clinical pharmacy, thus I welcome this chance to advance my clinical decision-making skills. Placement in the Scholars program will help me boost my communication and problem-solving skills in order to develop as a professional, researcher, and clinician, while simultaneously being able to provide the program with a curious, hard-working mind ready to learn from peers and preceptors. I look forward to the challenge.
Throughout pharmacy school while trying to discover which career path I wanted to pursue, my ultimate goal of learning how to provide exceptional evidence-based, patient-centered care has remained consistent. Prior to applying to the pharmacotherapy scholars program, I knew my education had provided me with a solid foundation of therapeutic agents and treatment approaches, but I desired for my thinking to be stimulated even more. I wanted to be faced with greater challenges and complexities of patients, which I knew was something the program could offer me. I am confident that the Scholars program will provide me with more advanced training in several areas of pharmacy practice, while I have the opportunity to learn from preceptors who are practicing at the center of patient care. Receiving the opportunity to be a part of this program will give me the tools necessary to make myself the best possible candidate while applying to residency programs such as professional development workshops and access to mentors who I aspire to be like once I continue to develop in my career.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program offers students a unique learning experience by completing rigorous patient care rotations, longitudinal patient outcomes research, and professional development series. These opportunities will help to develop myself as a well-rounded and promising candidate for post-graduate residency programs. I hope to gain the clinical skills necessary to become a confident patient care provider in various complex practice settings. I look forward to working closely with my preceptors in an enriching learning environment in order to provide the best care to my patients.
My ultimate goal is to attain a post-graduate residency so that I will be a competitive candidate for a clinical pharmacy role. I hope to secure a pharmacy position that will challenge me in my career field while also providing me with a rewarding experience that allows me to improve patient care. While in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program, I am looking forward to using the research experience and my rotations to grow as a clinician and to refine my ability to provide optimal patient care. Specific areas of interests include ambulatory care, infectious diseases, and family medicine.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I believe this program will help me expand my clinical, research, and communication skills to prepare for a post-graduate residency. Through this program, I will have the opportunity to conduct clinical research and to work alongside supportive mentors and colleagues. I look forward to stimulating and rewarding patient care rotations, and I anticipate that these experiences will help to shape my professionalism and clinical decision-making abilities. I am grateful to be part of this program, and I am excited for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program has continually developed students as effective pharmacy clinicians by providing resources and opportunities to help them excel at their personal goals. Not only will I be able to enhance my clinical skills through various challenging rotations, but also further my professional development through faculty mentorship, training, and research. The knowledge I gain will allow me to optimize patient care in whatever setting I practice and be an advocate for patients. I applied to the Scholars program to gain these valuable experiences which will ultimately prepare me to succeed in a post-graduate residency program and career.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because its purpose was to strengthen core skills like clinical assessment and professional communication as well as provide foundational experience with institutional research. Improving these skills through the coursework, electives, and rotations that the program provides has allowed me to grow as a future pharmacist and work on developing characteristics that are essential to becoming a strong resident. I consider myself very lucky to be in this area of concentration, and I am excited to face any challenges that lie ahead of me.
I chose to apply to the pharmacotherapy scholars program because of my passion for patient care and desire to work in the critical care setting. I knew this program would help develop my professional skills and best prepare me for post graduate training. The structure of the Scholar’s program will allow me to qualify for a PGY-1 residency program through various rigorous rotations, exposure to outcomes research and through mentors that will challenge me. I look forward in strengthening my direct patient care skills and expanding my clinical knowledge through this program.
Participating in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program will afford me patient care skills, clinical knowledge, and research experience that will be invaluable as I prepare for residency. I look forward to learning from the expertise of the highly trained clinical pharmacists connected with this program. I believe that the rigorous rotations offered in a variety of settings will allow me to refine my practice interests and professional identity. The Scholars Program will help immensely in my journey to becoming a pharmacotherapy practitioner who provides patient-centered care.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it provides a thorough overview of the clinical, academic and research realms within the profession of pharmacy. This program gives students the opportunities to explore and learn much more about the world of clinical pharmacy through research opportunities, mentorship, rotation placement and professional skill building. I hope to use all of the tools provided to me by the Scholars Program to develop my skills as a critical thinker and patient provider throughout my rotations and onward as I prepare for a clinical residency. I look forward to the daily challenges that I will face and overcome with the support of the Scholars Program.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholar Program was a great fit for me because it provides unique experiences that would allow me to participate in challenging rotations, research opportunities, and professional development. The program parallels my goals to not only practice evidence-based medicine but to also advance the profession of pharmacy through passion and innovation. From these experiences, I hope to encounter a diverse and complex patient population and to learn from preceptors who are truly experts in their fields. I am fully looking forward how the program will effectively prepare me to obtain and succeed in a competitive PGY-1 pharmacy residency following graduation.
I chose to apply for the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I want to enhance my clinical thinking, problem solving, and research skills to prepare for a clinical residency. Through the challenging rotations, longitudinal research, and professional development offered through this program, I believe I will be able to grow immensely by the end of my P4 rotations. I look forward to learning and enhancing my clinical knowledge set beside my fellow students, and I am looking forward to the challenging and rewarding year ahead of me.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I wanted to challenge myself and improve my critical thinking skills to begin my career as a clinical pharmacist. Through the acute care-oriented electives, rotations, and research projects, I hope to gain the clinical and professional skills to become a competitive PGY1 acute care residency candidate. I look forward to strengthening my clinical knowledge and research skills to prepare me for pharmacy residency following graduation.
As a student interested not only in residency at a large academic medical center, but also clinical research, the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program made a lot of sense to me. I look forward to being challenged on my rotations and honing my research skills. In addition, the Scholars program provides ample professional opportunities to help to grow my network, which I will take full advantage of.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it provides students with rigorous rotations that will allow me to advance my clinical decision-making skills. Learning from experts in the field of pharmacy, participating in a research project, and working alongside a group of highly motivated peers will challenge me as a future clinician. I look forward to these opportunities to grow as a professional and develop a well-rounded skill set that will prepare me for a PGY-1 Residency Program.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program provides a plethora of professional development experiences, challenging rotations, and clinical research opportunities. I chose to pursue this program, because I believe that the opportunities provided by this program will prepare me to become a competitive candidate for a post-graduate residency training and to achieve my ultimate goal of obtaining a position as a clinical pharmacist at a academic hospital.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program is tailored for students who are curious, innovative, and eager to develop the skills and confidence needed for a clinical pharmacy position. Through the program’s partnership with UPMC’s innovative patient care, I look forward to working with a large inter-disciplinary team in one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals. I am eager to receive hands on practice and inter-professional team building to secure myself as a strong and distinct PGY1 residency candidate.
I’m excited to be a part of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because of the great opportunities that the program provides. The experiences I will have in this program will allow me to develop my critical thinking skills in order to provide the best patient care possible not only during rotations, but also during my future career in pharmacy. Working with the numerous mentors I will meet during my time in the program will provide me with the professional development necessary to secure a PGY-1 Residency for the post-graduate training I desire to complete. I know that this program will provide me with the knowledge and resources to reach my goal of being a specialized clinical pharmacist in a hospital some day in the future.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I knew it would challenge me to develop my clinical and patient care skills in ways that would best prepare me for post graduate training. Many aspects of the Scholars Program will help me to achieve my goal of obtaining a PGY1 residency, including rigorous direct patient care rotations, extensive exposure in outcomes research, and interprofessional collaboration in a variety of acute care settings. I am excited to be challenged both professionally and personally during my fourth year and believe that, because of the Scholars Program, I will leave pharmacy school as a well-rounded pharmacist able to provide high level care for complex patients.
I chose to apply for the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I felt that it would help develop my identity as a pharmaceutical care provider and prepare me for post-graduate training. The opportunities provided through the program to conduct research as well as hone acute care skills will be vital moving forward onto rotations and beyond. I look forward to the rotations provided through Scholars which will give me opportunities to build relationships with mentors and develop my clinical knowledge. I strongly believe that the Scholars program will prepare me to pursue a PGY1 residency and become an excellent pharmacist.
I chose to do the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I want to strengthen my clinical, research, communication and professional skills to prepare for a clinical residency. I am excited to conduct structured clinical research, work in rigorous acute care environments and expand my disease state knowledge in order to publish a manuscript and gain confidence in making patient care decisions. Overall, I'm thrilled to be part of the program, and I'm looking forward to working closely with our faculty, preceptors, and my fellow colleagues this year.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it provides clinical experiences and research training that will support me in achieving my career goals. Through the Scholars program, I will have the opportunity to participate in demanding and stimulating fourth-year rotations and to work alongside preceptors who will continually challenge me to develop a stronger clinical and professional foundation. The team-based learning and comprehensive research components will afford a challenging, yet supportive environment to develop the skillset and confidence needed to become a strong PGY-1 residency candidate.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program is an opportunity to provide invaluable clinical rotation experiences that will help to improve my clinical skills prior to formal residency training. Exposure to such a large health-system will allow me to see unique patients and populations that I would otherwise not be able to see at a smaller institution. I am certain that the experience will help me begin to develop and hone the clinical skills, inter-professional skills, and overall confidence that will be necessary for first and second year post-graduate residencies as well as for my future as a practicing clinical pharmacist. I am very excited for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
I chose to participate in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program, because I want to optimize my learning through P4 rotations. The more challenging rotations along with the research project will offer great opportunities to grow as a pharmacist. I also look forward to the mentorship, professional development, and working closely with peers. I am interested in clinical residency training after graduation, and I feel that I will be well prepared after completing this program. I am honored to be part of the program, and I am excited to grow with great people.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program, because I wanted to further build and apply the knowledge I have acquired during my schooling. Throughout my time at Pitt Pharmacy I knew that I wanted to eventually apply to residency programs and felt that Scholars would help prepare me for this process. Through this program I know that I will strengthen my communication skills, direct patient care, and lay the ground work to provide the best patient care possible.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it provides student pharmacists with the unique opportunity to participate in rigorous clinical rotations, elective coursework, and a research project with classmates who have similar interests in acute care. From these experiences, I hope to improve my clinical knowledge and research skills in preparation for specialized post-graduate training and eventually a position as a clinical pharmacist at a large academic medical center. I look forward to taking full advantage of every opportunity that the program will provide us in the coming year.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program provides a great balance of inpatient learning experiences, research practice and self guided learning throughout their rotations. The various opportunities provided will allow me to gain an understanding into the multifaceted field of pharmacy and its place in medical practice. I intend to use these experiences to develop professionally and become a competitive PGY1 pharmacy resident candidate.
My interest throughout pharmacy school has changed over the years but my passion for direct patient care remains at large. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program has a tremendous amount to offer with great mentors in different specialties, overlooking the experience I will be receiving throughout the year. Along with mentor ship, working alongside peers and mentors on research topics will help me attain the knowledge I need to pursue a residency in a career path of my interest.
I chose the Phamacotherapy Scholars Program because it is a unique program that allows students to develop their clinical and research skills in a challenging environment, thereby providing a strong foundation for my future career in clinical pharmacy. Furthermore, I was attracted to this program because of the small group mentoring experiences, which create a positive learning environment. I aim to learn more about the multidisciplinary approach to patient care through the challenging, yet rewarding, rotations this program offers. I also hope to enhance my communication and problem solving skills. I look forward to strengthening my clinical knowledge through my training in this program.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program provides students with the tools necessary to build upon the foundation they have created as pharmacy students in order to become outstanding residency candidates and clinical pharmacists. I chose to pursue the program because I believe that the challenging clinical rotations, research project, and professional development that the program offers will help me to achieve my goal of obtaining a competitive residency position following graduation. I look forward to encountering diverse and complex patient populations and learning from preceptors who are truly experts in their fields because these experiences will challenge me, enhance my clinical skills, and prepare me for future residency and clinical practice.
My ultimate goal is to improve therapeutic outcomes for my patients, and patients globally, through research and innovation. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program will provide the best opportunity for me to develop as a future clinical pharmacist and researcher through a variety of challenging patient care and research experiences. I am excited to work with the many high-caliber preceptors involved in this program as well as my fellow Scholars. My hope is that the intensive coursework, research commitment, and APPE rotation schedule offered by the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program will effectively prepare me to obtain and succeed in a competitive PGY-1 pharmacy residency following graduation.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it offers the opportunity to gain extensive experience in direct patient care in a variety of specialized clinical settings. Working with experts in the field of pharmacy as well as with a team of highly motivated colleagues will challenge me as a professional, researcher, and future clinician. The program aligns with my goals to not only practice evidence-based medicine but to also advance the profession of pharmacy through passion and innovation. Following completion of the program, my goal is to complete a competitive PGY1 clinical residency.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program, because the learning and research opportunities that this program offers will lay a strong foundation for my clinical pharmacy career ahead. The small group mentoring aspect of this program creates a learning environment that I truly value and encourages me to further personalize my education. Overall, I look forward to enhancing my knowledge and confidence, so that I am able to make excellent therapeutic recommendations during my postgraduate training.
Since starting at PITT Pharmacy, I have developed a passion for direct patient care and intend to pursue a clinical residency training program upon graduation, which is why the Scholars program attracted me. I know that the Scholars program will prepare me by challenging my clinical thinking through intense rotations and clinical research to prepare me to be a knowledgeable pharmacist. By working with my peers and my preceptor mentors, who are at the forefront of patient care, I look forward to developing my clinical knowledge and professional skills.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it provides students with an opportunity to expand upon their pharmacy foundational knowledge through challenging yet rewarding clinical rotations. Through the program, I hope to enhance my communication, problem solving, and clinical skills in order to develop into a competitive and confident residency candidate. I look forward to the challenges ahead and I am excited to learn alongside the experienced preceptors in my final professional year.
I chose to participate in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I have always enjoyed a challenge and I have a passion for helping people and striving to get the most out of my education. Through this program, I hope to strengthen my confidence and ability to provide direct patient care to a variety of populations so that I am well prepared for a post-graduation residency and future as a clinician. I know that this program will provide me with many opportunities to develop my clinical knowledge and research skills through the expertise and guidance of my mentors and preceptors.
The Scholars program offers exposure to multidisciplinary patient care which will prepare me to understand and treat a variety of patients. I intend to use these experiences and the research opportunities offered through the Scholars program in order to enhance my pharmacotherapeutic knowledge and secure a PGY1 residency that will allow me to treat patients with the goal of reducing the burden of chronic disease.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it prides itself on working with healthcare teams in order to develop innovative research and clinical skills in a challenging environment. This environment allows me to apply myself in difficult situations and improve on my critical-thinking abilities. Furthermore, this program offers many one-of-a-kind research and patient care opportunities that will allow me to become a more well-rounded health professional and individual. By making the most out of these rotations by working with mentors and team members from various specialties, I believe that the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program will allow me to become the best residency candidate I can be while laying down the foundation for my future career.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program will allow me to fully take advantage of the opportunities provided through my rotations to grow as a clinician and proficiently prepare for my future position as a clinical pharmacy resident. I enjoy the rigor of the program brought forth by exposure to challenging patient care experiences and involvement in comprehensive clinical research. I greatly look forward to the ways in which I will enhance the practice of pharmacy with the skills gained through my training in this program.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program appealed to me because of its commitment to excellent patient care. The goals of the program align with own personal mission to better myself through post-graduation training. My current interest is in critical care, however, I hope to advance pharmacy practice in any role I pursue.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program as a third year pharmacy student with the goal of pursuing a residency in order to become a clinical pharmacist specializing in either critical care or infectious disease. I applied for this program to gain the valuable experience from quality clinical rotations and the professional development skills needed to be a strong residency contender upon graduation.
The rigor and breadth of clinical experiences with in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program presents an unmatched opportunity for me as a future clinical pharmacist and educator. With this in mind, I sought acceptance into this program in hopes of preparing myself for a competitive PGY1 residency position, and in the long-term, a faculty position at a school of Pharmacy.
I joined the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program to enhance my learning through the challenging APPE rotations and gain research experience from the extensive project I will complete with the other scholars. Additionally, from these demanding rotations, I hope to gain valuable clinical experiences that will prepare me for a PGY1 pharmacy practice resident after graduation.
I chose to be in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because of the unique and challenging experiences it offers through my final year of the pharmacy program. The program is crafted to enhance my clinical skills and prepare me for a residency, which will be the next steps to become a clinical specialist.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I am captivated by the opportunity to work with top tier professionals who will challenge me with rigorous rotations and high expectations. I desire to build upon my knowledge from the classroom and enhance my clinical skills in order to provide optimal patient care using evidence-based medicine. My ultimate goal is to complete a post graduate residency and I believe that this program will prepare me well. I look forward to all of the challenges and opportunities during this exciting final year of Pharmacy school.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I am interested in obtaining a competitive residency post-graduation, and I believe that the Scholars program has the tools needed to achieve this goal. Through the opportunities to regularly participate in a team-based environment, advance my clinical decision making skills, and work with other highly motivated individuals, I am confident that I will have the necessary skill set required to be appropriately prepared for residency. Lastly, completing intensive rotations focused on various specialized areas of practice will provide me with adequate experience to solidify my career path moving forward.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program looking for a rigorous program that would help me explore the my interests in pharmacy. I am excited for the opportunities that the program offers that will help me develop into the pharmacist I want to be.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program provides numerous experiences and opportunities for student pharmacists to develop as professionals, researchers, future clinicians, and competitive residency candidates. I chose to pursue the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because the goals of the program align with my goals for professional and personal growth. I am excited to participate in the program and experience the learning environments that will challenge me to expand my clinical knowledge and acquire the necessary skills to provide optimal patient care.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in an intensive curriculum of acute care rotations, conduct a meaningful research study, and hone their skills as future clinical pharmacists. Additionally, I chose to partake in this program to learn the foundations of clinical practice in hopes of pursuing post-graduate residency training and establish myself as a proficient provider of patient care.
My decision to participate in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program stemmed from my desire to challenge myself through exposure to stimulating clinical pharmacy rotations. Interactions with innovative clinical pharmacy faculty and participation in a longitudinal research project will help me to enhance my knowledge and prepare myself for a clinical pharmacy residency after graduation. I think that involvement in this program will provide me with the beneficial experiences and resources required to help accomplish my career goals.
I chose to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program due to the many opportunities it offers its students. Throughout the course of the program, I know I will be challenged with experiences that exceed those of many of my peers, including intensive clinical rotations, professional skills development, and a clinical research project. Ultimately, I hope the program will prepare me to be competitive for the residency programs that will bring me closest to my goal of a career in oncology or critical care.
I have chosen to be a Pharmacotherapy Scholar because I aspire to take the most challenging and rewarding rotations available. It is through the Scholars Program that I will grow into a confident and knowledgeable pharmacist that is well-prepared for post-graduate residency. I know that this program will do exactly that through continuously challenging me at each rotation to further enhance my clinical decision making by working alongside the selected team of expert preceptors and faculty members.
I chose to pursue the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because of the intense and exciting rotations it provides. With a specific focus on acute care and clinical research, this Program will strengthen my knowledge and clinical experience. Since residency applications are becoming increasingly competitive, the Scholars Program will significantly contribute to me becoming the best candidate I can.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it provides students with challenging clinical rotations and meaningful research experience that will help me to advance my clinical skills as a future pharmacist. Additionally, I chose to pursue this program because I knew this program would push me outside of my comfort zone, allowing for both personal and professional growth. I look forward to the challenges the Scholars program will provide in order to be well prepared for post-graduate residency training and clinical practice.
Throughout pharmacy school, I strove to gain clinical knowledge that will impact my professional practice and subsequently the care of my patients. By enrolling in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program, I found a pathway that builds upon the foundation I established during coursework while directing my clinical focus toward improving patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine. It is the partnership of clinical knowledge and outcomes research that continues to drive the profession toward our collective goal of providing the best care possible to our patients.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because it is a challenging, enriching, and unique opportunity for students to enhance their final professional year in pharmacy school. Through the program I hope to build upon my strengths as well as to recognize and grow my less developed abilities through the intensive clinical rotations, collaborative outcomes research project, and focused professional development series. I look forward to learning from all that the program offers in the next year in order to become well-prepared for post-graduate residency training.
Committing to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program was a commitment to advancing my clinical skills to lay a solid foundation for my future progressive and patient-centered pharmacy practice. This robust program allows students to explore many interest areas all while learning the foundations of clinical research, interdisciplinary health care practice, and give us the opportunity to learn from pharmacists at the forefront of pharmacy practice. Being a Pharmacothearpy Scholar will be challenging and rewarding, and I am excited to grow personally and professionally through this program.
As a student pharmacist, my mission is to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of others by understanding, treating, and preventing their conditions. Participating in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program will give me the opportunity to expand my clinical, analytical, and professional skills while joining with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible health outcomes. In engaging in longitudinal research, professional development, and interprofessional collaboration, I will develop into an independent, effective learner capable of translating clinical knowledge into better patient outcomes. Furthermore, this program will strengthen my didactic learning and complement my research and pharmacy practice experiences.
As a developing healthcare professional, I continuously seek opportunities to enhance my clinical knowledge and medication expertise. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program will challenge me to excel in a variety of practice settings so that I can provide direct, comprehensive care for the diverse populations I will see as a resident and pharmacist. Through collaboration with my mentors and peers, I plan to make the most of my rotations to extend my learning and involvement outside of traditional pharmacy practice.
As I have progressed through the pharmacy curriculum, I have developed a strong passion and commitment to direct patient care. While the curriculum has provided me with a foundation of pharmacy knowledge, I strive to advance and challenge my clinical skills and research experience during the upcoming year with the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program. With a faculty of experienced leaders in clinical pharmacy, the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program fosters the development and growth of student pharmacists into confident and competitive residency candidates. I elected to pursue this program because it aligns closely with my interests and career goals. I look forward to the challenges and learning opportunities the program will present me with as I progress through my final year of pharmacy school.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program accelerated my development as a professional through demanding rotations that challenged me to perform at my highest level. Evolving in an environment where the bar is being consistently raised forced me to evaluate my strengths and weaknesses daily. From this, I was able to create a plan to ensure my progress to meet and exceed this higher standard expected of me. I believe that this experience will translate into a smoother transition from pharmacy student to pharmacy resident; I have confidence in my clinical knowledge foundation, communication skills, time management skills, and self-evaluation and independent learning skills. Though there is still much to learn, my comfort in being properly prepared for residency is with no doubt due to the Scholars Program, all of the excellent preceptors I had the pleasure to interact with, as well as Dr. Coons, Dr. Ensor, Dr. Smith, and Ms. Parnell.
I began the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program as a third year pharmacy student with the goal of pursuing a residency in order to become clinical pharmacist. This past year has provided me with an invaluable learning experience that has not only transformed me into a strong residency contender but has helped direct my career path through exposure to various specialty areas of practice. The preceptor involvement, quality clinical rotations, and professional development truly distinguish the fourth professional year as a track for post-graduation training. Daily participation on a clinical care team within a large academic medical center has resulted in multi-disciplinary teaching experiences, and established a foundation for clinical decision-making. I have continuously expanded my capabilities in each phase of the program, and feel confident in my aptitude from the advanced rotations. Progression through the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program has been my greatest accomplishment as a student pharmacist, and I am fortunate to graduate with this designation.
Through the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program, I will be on the forefront of the pharmacy profession, provide optimal patient care, and have the opportunity to acquire the clinical and innovative skills needed to adapt to a changing healthcare system. Many of my personal goals align with the outcomes of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program. Through this program I will be able to expand my skills in statistical analysis, research development, and the use of evidence based medicine to provide drug therapy recommendations. The knowledge that is required to work in a clinical position extends beyond what is taught in the classroom, and this program will provide me with an opportunity to collaborate with other medical professionals and apply these concepts to real life patients.
Much like a mirror, I reflect. I reflect on my time during the Scholars Program. I reflect on the time leading up to the Scholars Program and think about why I wanted to pursue this structured experience. I knew Pittsburgh was a great place to train; I knew the preceptors and they are all good people. But even beyond that, I knew that the structure of the program would afford me opportunities that I may or may not have received otherwise.
The goal of this program is to prepare me for residency training, and one of the ways the program accomplishes this is through a holistic approach. Challenging rotations, longitudinal research projects, and weekly professional development meetings are not only components of this program, but they also comprise the residency year. I was constantly challenged in this program, and that is what made the experiences fun and rewarding.
This Scholars Program is not easy, and it is not meant to be. As I look back to my first day of rotations, I can effortlessly see how I grew both professionally and personally. I have more confidence in my abilities to be a patient advocate. I have much more clinical knowledge and valuable resources. I also have directly translatable skills and processes that I will bring into my residency. Drs. Coons, Ensor, and Smith are personally invested in the program, and my successes will be attributable to their hard work and dedication. To have individuals this highly dedicated is neither a quality to be taken lightly nor a characteristic that is altogether common. And I thank them for their work. They have ensured that our experiences are top-notch, and I am proud of my growth over the year. I welcome future students to join the Scholars Program and to accept the challenge. The sea of knowledge awaits you.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program intrigued me from the onset because I know it will challenge me to develop into the best student pharmacist I can be before entering into actual practice as a certified pharmacist. Since entering pharmacy school I have always had a strong desire to pursue a residency upon graduation with aspirations of becoming a clinical pharmacist. One of the most compelling aspects the scholars program for me is the opportunity to use the established clinically oriented faculty members as a vehicle to interact with and learn alongside to better understand the subtle nuances that exist within their respective field of pharmacy. I have strong belief that this program will equip me with the necessary skills and tools needed to develop a well-rounded practice of pharmacy, with a clinically focused approach, that will enable me to become a viable and competitive candidate for top tier residency programs across the country.
It was a difficult decision to make regarding whether or not to enroll in the Scholars program. The financial cost of sacrificing an off-block, in addition to the structured nature of the programs meant that I was subscribing to someone else’s plan, and I was not necessarily sure how well I would fit. Now, I can unequivocally say that joining the Scholars program was one of the best decisions that I made during my pharmacy career (along with joining PDC), and that I would not be in the position I am today without it.
The core of the program revolves around intense rotations with challenging preceptors. It is a spectacular relief to be able to attend day one of each new rotation block, knowing that your preceptor is committed to your learning and will push you to become a strong resident. Yes, at times, the rotations can be grueling, but the personal fulfillment resulting from the growth of your patient care skills means that the exhaustion is always accompanied by a satisfaction with the work that you have completed, and a drive to continue to improve.
The growth of my knowledge and skills throughout the year are tangible areas in which the program has allowed me to maximize my potential as a student. However, the most important effect that the program has had on me is to instill the idea that we are capable of competing at any institution in any field we choose to pursue. My career path and goals were challenged repeatedly, forcing me to evaluate what I value most, and which institutions could provide that to me. In this way, the Scholars program was able to open doors for me that I had never previously recognized as being present.
I am grateful to the Scholars Program for many things. The expansion of my clinical skills based upon challenging rotations, the development of critical evaluation skills through the research program, and the fostering of personal growth through the professional development seminars are all areas in which I would not have been able to attain my current experience level without the program. With this in mind I wish the best of luck to future Scholars, in continuing to take advantage of the wonderful preceptors, administrators, and coordinators who give the program its meaning, and continuing the tradition of excellence the program has established.
I remember debating with myself on whether to apply for the Scholars program, as I knew it would be a challenge. During the interview process for pharmacy residencies, I found that program after program was interested in my training as part of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program. As I was interviewed, I was able to draw upon many lessons learned during my experience in Scholars. Through the tough rotations, I had taken care of unique patients and had many personal stories to share. Those programs who required clinical cases or journal club presentations were impressed with my ability, developed through the crucible of Chris Ensor. I was able to confidently state that I will be ready for the residency experience, given my training in the Scholars program. As I remember Dr. Ensor stating during the application process, “It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.” I could not agree more with those words.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program revolutionizes the way student pharmacists approach P4 year with truly unique opportunities. I initially sought this program for its intensive curriculum of acute care rotations and the opportunity to perform meaningful research. I did not anticipate how this program would challenge me daily to apply critical thinking to patient care and further motivate me to hone my skills as a clinical pharmacist. Furthermore, the regular journal clubs and research meetings served as an ideal medium for discussion that advanced my understanding of the academic elements of pharmacy. Moreover, the true strength of the program is its preceptors. Each preceptor invests in the success of each student by providing constant feedback and encouragement. This partnership between student and preceptor fosters an atmosphere of both personal and professional growth.
With these experiences, I have gained the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in a challenging residency program and career in clinical pharmacy. I am grateful to the entire Scholars team for the opportunity to participate in this program and I look forward to representing them in all my future endeavors.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program served as a platform for me to grow as a pharmacist. It’s easy to see why one would apply to this program. As the website says, and I can indeed confirm, this program rigorously stretched my clinical, data, and professional skills. What one may not gleam from the website is the mentorship and group learning that goes on throughout the year. During every research meeting, we learned not only how to manage data, but how to do it together. During every journal club, we not only learned about new statistical approaches, but also how to ask appropriate questions of our colleagues and how to better have a discussion about a paper which we may not have fully comprehended upon first glance. Working with other motivated, confident individuals truly elevated my level of learning from what I was likely able to do alone. At the end of the day and end of the program, I know that I have made lasting connections with people who I can count on in the future and with whom I’ve grown a lot with over the past year. For this and much more, I am grateful for this experience.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program was without a doubt one of the best and most rewarding experiences I have had during pharmacy school. The exposure I got through the core rotations in the various acute care and ambulatory care settings allowed me to see and learn how to care for patients in a variety of practice settings. In addition, the challenging structure of the Scholars rotations and the amazing mentorship from all of the preceptors were instrumental to my development and growth both professionally and as an individual. I have also thoroughly enjoyed working closely all year with all of the program directors and my fellow Scholars. I can honestly say that the various aspects of this program have enhanced not just my clinical knowledge, but also my patient care, research, time management, and communication skills. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this program!
When I began the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program last fall, I knew that it would provide an abundance of opportunities for development and help me to achieve my future goals. Included were the additional research projects, top-tier rotations, professional development, and much more. The Scholars Program was an attractive option for my last year of pharmacy school as it would help to prepare me for the rigorous demands of a PGY1 residency. By the end of the program, I felt more prepared to handle residency training and I believe it truly set me apart in the ever challenging application process.
This preparation was evident when I left the confines of UPMC Presbyterian and left the state to pursue a clinical rotation at an outside hospital. The skills instilled in me throughout the program were apparent even on my first day within a unique practice setting. I was able to quickly adapt to this new learning environment and succeed due to the knowledge base and training that the Scholars Program provided. I would highly recommend the program to any future student considering residency training as it allows students to practice at their highest level and prepare for their future endeavors.
At the end of the day, I reflect on my time in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program and what stands out is the relationships I have built. Typical rotations are usually five weeks long, which is roughly 25 days to get to know your preceptor on a personal level. When I look back at the Scholars Program, I have spent over an entire calendar year with each and every person in the program. Not only have I seen myself grow over the last year, I was able to do so along with nine other colleagues who have now become my friends. We may have come from all different areas from within the School of Pharmacy, but we truly have grown as one. In addition, our mentors Dr. Ensor, Dr. Coons, and Dr. Smith have taken it upon themselves to ensure that we become some of the best students that walk out the doors of Salk Hall upon graduation. Outside of our professional development, we have built relationships with our mentors that will remain for years to come. Ultimately, I can list all of the accomplishments of the Scholars program on a curriculum vitae. However, the bonds built will continue to prosper throughout our careers.
The University of Pittsburgh Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program has provided me with a solid foundation of the skills I will need to excel as a PGY-1 pharmacy practice resident. Through participation in an advanced research project and the completion of challenging clinically based rotations, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with so many knowledgeable preceptors and colleagues. Moving forward, I believe that what I have learned through the academically demanding Scholars program will help me throughout my pharmacy career. I am so grateful to the program leaders for all of their efforts and hard work in making this an amazing learning experience for me.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program has provided me with many opportunities that never would have been possible on my own. The acute care rotations were intense, and preceptors had high expectations. While seemingly demanding at some times, this enabled me to take on more responsibilities than I may have otherwise, and allowed me to learn more and get more out of the experience. For me though, the most significant part of the program was the longitudinal portion, something that I truly never would have experienced had I not been enlisted in such a program. Our ongoing research project has enlightened me to the magnitude of such a project, and the commitment required by one to undergo such a task. Though still certainly learning, the Scholars Program has helped me begin to understand the process of implementing a research project and preparing for publications. From the weekly journal clubs, along with the course taken during P3 spring, I have become much more fluent and capable at interpreting literature and understanding statistics. These are necessary abilities that I can now take with me into my career. The professional development series has been invaluable at strengthening my leadership and interpersonal skills, and at shaping my goals and values. Our faculty mentorship in the program has been superb, and for this I am grateful. I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with multiple preceptors beyond what I would expect from regular 5-week rotations. Through this program, I feel much more prepared for the future, and much more confident in my ability to be competitive in my field. To sum it all up, never once have I regretted signing up for the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program. And wherever I end up 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, or 10 years from now, I’ll know that the Scholars Program helped shape my journey.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program was a unique and challenging experience that has helped me develop both personally and professionally. Not only has the program allowed me to expand upon my clinical skills, but has improved my communication, time-management, and collaboration abilities. This program stands out among other fourth-year rotations because of the added longitudinal research project, weekly journal clubs and journal reviews, and case conferences. While I was pushed out of my comfort zone at times throughout the program, I now feel much more prepared to undertake the challenges associated with a residency program.
I have enjoyed working with the program directors, all of the preceptors, and especially my fellow Pharmacotherapy Scholars. The preceptors were instrumental in my development and have taken these experiences to build my own style. My confidence in my abilities has increased dramatically over the past year. I am grateful for the opportunity to complete this program and feel that it has prepared me to enter the next phase of my career.
The scholars program has given me a great deal of exposure to inpatient clinical pharmacy in a number of practice areas. Each rotation gave me the opportunity to work within different multidisciplinary teams and service models within transplant, cardiology, and critical care. Small-group topic discussions with students, residents, and preceptors helped to strengthen my clinical knowledge base, while the Professional Development Series was beneficial for preparing me for residency application and a future as a pharmacist. Working on the longitudinal research project has given me a much better understanding of the research process and refined my skills in evaluating existing literature. I feel like the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program’s rigorous rotations and longitudinal meetings have helped to prepare me for the challenges of a future residency program.
After completing the Scholars Program, I can say with full confidence that I would not be the student pharmacist or person that I am today without the skills I gained during the Scholars Program. Throughout the core rotations, I was consistently challenged and held to high performance standards. My preceptors were aware that I was a focused and motivated student, and were able to cater to my level of knowledge and experience, challenging me to get to the next level of my learning as a student pharmacist. Having completed the core rotations, I now feel comfortable entering and contributing pharmaceutical care to a multitude of clinical situations, which is a quality that I feel I would not have without the Scholars Program. In addition to my challenging rotation experience, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to focus on professional development as well as clinical research on a weekly basis. The integration of these components into the experience truly sets the Scholars Program apart, as there is more to being a health care provider than clinical skills alone.
When faced with the challenge of choosing rotations for our final year of pharmacy school, I knew that I wanted to use the rotation experience as more than just an opportunity to enhance my clinical knowledge. I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program because of the unique and personalized experience that it offers to the students involved. The aspects that appealed most to me were the opportunities for networking, participation in research projects, and professional development series that allow students to gain a better understanding of how to become a leader in the profession. I knew that being a part of the program would assist in my personal and professional growth, and would help me to determine the next steps on my career path. Throughout my rotations I feel that I have not only met the expectations of the program but have also far exceeded my own expectations, and feel confident that I will continue to build upon these experiences as a PGY1 resident.
Being in the Scholars program has first and foremost given me a sense of confidence. I feel more comfortable talking to a physician team, my knowledge of pharmacotherapeutic decision making has vastly improved, and my research skills are being developed. As I continue through this program, the higher level of learning is evident. I have been held accountable, have been shown respect as a colleague, and know that I will be able to transition into a residency more easily than I would have if I had not completed this program. I recommend this program to any student considering it in the future, especially if they have the drive to succeed and better themselves as clinicians.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program has been one of the most challenging, fulfilling, and meaningful experiences that I have had as a pharmacy student. Through this program, I have had the opportunity to work with great preceptors who have taught me clinical knowledge, skills in communicating and building relationships with other healthcare providers, and the level of dedication and responsibility required to take care of patients to the best of my abilities. I also enjoyed and appreciated the series of journal clubs, journal reviews, patient case conferences, and topic discussions, from which I was able to learn how to critically evaluate the literature and the importance of incorporating evidence-based medicine into everyday practice. The research component of this program also gave me the valuable experience not only to learn study design and apply statistics, but also to understand the commitment needed to conduct research to change and advance patient care.
Overall, I am grateful to be a student of the Scholars Program, and I am inspired and humbled by all of the experiences that this program has provided for me. I believe that the adaptability and perseverance that I have developed through this program will carry me through any challenges that I may encounter in the future, and I will continue to build upon the skills that my preceptors have taught me in order to become the best patient care provider that I can be.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program has provided me with many valuable experiences in a wide variety of practice settings. I have had the opportunity to work with many excellent preceptors, who have helped me further develop my knowledge and patient care skills. Throughout the program, I have greatly developed my critical thinking skills and feel prepared for residency training. Most importantly, however, this program has strengthened my desire to practice as a clinical pharmacist so that I can provide excellent care to my patients.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program was a unique and challenging rotation that tied together institutional, acute, and ambulatory care experiences with an additional longitudinal research component. The 20 week rotation block was designed to mimic residencies in that it placed significant emphasis on the student to be an independent and proactive thinker, to find a role as part of a primary care and consult team, as well as to learn how to adapt to various settings, both clinically and academically. The ability to complete four blocks at a single institution allowed for familiarity with the computer system, hospital schematics, and staff.
In reflecting across my experiences upon completion of the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program, I am able to note significant progress in my ability to efficiently work-up patients, present complex journal articles, and prepare patient cases. Most importantly, I am able to approach how I think about patients and patient care at a higher complexity than before I started the program. Once I learned how to efficiently use the EMR to pull information for each patient, I was able to tie together more clinically relevant items that helped me to see the entire picture and progress as a clinician. I also noted my ability to adapt to difficult situations significantly improved throughout the rotation. I learned how to approach various dynamic environments and what learning points to take away from each.
I am extremely lucky to have been part of such an incredible experience. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program ultimately allowed me to prove to myself that you do not need fantastic grades and excellent test taking abilities to excel as a clinician-you need the willingness to be able to fail as you learn and grow and to be able to remain calm in an environment drenched in stress and intensity.
Completing the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences I had while in Pharmacy School. The long hours, high expectations from preceptors, cases conferences, special projects, and my own lofty goals for the program pushed me farther than I had ever been pushed in school or on previous rotations. However, this program taught me more than just drug information. I learned how to be part of the health care team, build trust with doctors and nurses, make recommendations with confidence but without offending practitioners, and educate the team on evidence-based drug therapy. I also learned important life lesions: how to balance work and fun, how to say ‘no’ when I have way too much on my plate, and how to say that I didn’t know the answer.
I have had the opportunity to make connections with so many hard-working and intelligent pharmacists who put so much time and effort into my education for which I am extremely grateful. Spending time with different practitioners gave me the opportunity to take pieces of their style and develop my own. Their advice on residency, interviewing, and life have prepared me for my next steps.
After completing this program, I feel prepared to take on whatever comes my way. I know that I have been handed the skills that I need to be a successful resident and a caring pharmacist. I’m ready.
I believe the Scholars program provided me with an excellent opportunity that not only developed my skills and knowledge of a pharmacist, but also allowed me to improve my communication and “non-pharmacy” skills required in a good resident. Through daily challenges of increased patient loads, longitudinal projects, and somewhat stricter evaluation criteria than most rotations, I felt inspired to push myself out of my comfort zone and to master self-management techniques that extend beyond a career.
I think this is especially evident as I begin my next rotation at another hospital. My ability to adapt and quickly learn that was developed through interacting with different faculty and services allowed me to begin working up patients and making recommendations to the medical team within the first few days. My refined technique to review medical records, charts, and progress notes to understand each patient’s complete health has enabled me to manage a larger volume patients than both myself and my preceptor anticipated I would have done in the first week. Lastly, skills reinforced during journal clubs and case conferences have easily translated to topic discussions and journal clubs that I have participated in thus far.
I am extremely grateful for being selected into the Scholars program, and I hope that my outcome in matching with a residency and my career path reflects the degree that I feel I have developed over the past 4 months. Although this program does have some areas that do require improvement, they have been discussed in detail, and I believe that this program will only move forward and continue to garner reputation. I thank all the faculty, staff, and preceptors involved in creating and executing this program, and I am positive that it will continue affect the lives and careers of dedicated students.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program was a unique experience, and I was glad to be a part of it during the inaugural year. I believe the program provided exposure to more topics and areas of practice than we would have seen during a regular rotation experience. I think what makes this program stand out from just doing four rotations at Presbyterian were the research component, the professional development series, and the structures journal clubs, journal reviews, and case conferences. Although there were bumps along the road, this was to be expected of a program in its first year. I think this program will be an asset to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, but be cautious not to make the rest of the students feel second-rate. I have enjoyed working with all the preceptors and feel my knowledge has increased dramatically. I am grateful for the opportunity to complete this program with my fellow scholars.