As someone who is fueled by the advancement of those around me, I sought out a program at PittPharmacy that would surround me with my most assiduous and erudite peers. I am inspired by them everyday to work hard and explore new fields of pharmacy, and Scholars allows me to refine and apply my clinical skills to a myriad of different specialties on many interprofessional teams. The only way to know what you want to do is to try it all, and the students and faculty I work with her continue to introduce me to new opportunities.
I chose the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program for unique opportunities to experience rigorous clinical rotations, conduct longitudinal research, and advance my professional development. I aspire to pursue post-graduate residency training at an academic medical center to develop into a proficient and independent clinical pharmacy specialist. The training offered by the program will facilitate the development of skills required to flourish in a competitive pharmacy residency program.
Throughout my time at Pitt Pharmacy, my main goal was to become a well-rounded student pharmacist who can make safe and confident recommendations. I chose to join the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program because it challenges students to expand their clinical breadth by offering mentorship, rigorous patient-care rotations, and the ability to network with professionals from different specialties. Through such opportunities, I aspire to enhance my skillset by taking part in challenging rotations and completing clinical outcomes research. I look forward to growing as a pharmacy professional with guidance from the program, as well as further develop valuable skills for post-graduate training.
As a Pharmacotherapy Scholar, it is my goal to advance my clinical knowledge, research skills, and professionalism. This program offers opportunities that challenge me as an individual and clinician, and has extended my competency beyond the standard curriculum. After graduation, I plan to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 residency and specialize in an area such as critical care or cardiology. I know that this experience will prepare me for my future endeavors, and ultimately enhance my delivery of patient care, as well as my academic contributions.
During my first semester of pharmacy school I became aware of the vast benefits and experiences offered by the Pharmacotherapy Scholars ARCO. I was intrigued by the intensive clinical rotations, longunginal research project, and mentor program it offers to its students, truly providing the best resources for students to further develop as a clinical practitioner. I am excited to enhance and develop my skills this year and grow as a professional in the field of pharmacy. These skills will help to become a competitive applicant for residency post graduation.
I chose to become a pharmacotherapy scholar to further advance my clinical knowledge. My first passion in pharmacy school was learning about ways to uplift underserved populations, leading me to join the Global Health ARCO. As didactic courses in pharmacy school progressed, I later realized my passion for direct patient care through interprofessional means, and the scholars program creates a space for you to work on those skills beyond what the core curriculum provides. My interests are still very broad, and I’m hoping my upcoming APPE rotations will allow me to explore and narrow down my passions as I think about future residency programs. Whether I’m learning in the neurotrauma ICU or the Windhoek Central Hospital in Namibia, I know that I’ll be using my knowledge from both ARCOs as I care for patients now and later in my career.
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program aligns well with my post-graduation aspirations of pursuing a PGY1 pharmacy residency. I have special interests in cardiology, transplant, and academia. I believe this program allows great opportunities for growth due to its challenging curriculum. I'm looking forward to further developing my research involvement, presentation skills, professionalism, and confidence in my clinical abilities through my participation in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program.
I first discovered the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program in high school when I was researching pharmacy schools! I knew at that time that I would pursue this ARCO at Pitt because of the opportunities this program provides its students. I knew this program would help develop my acute care patient skills, help me get into research, and help make me a more competitive applicant for a PGY-1 residency which I have always planned on pursuing!
Once I realized I was interested in clinical pharmacy, I decided to pursue the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program due to the high quality opportunities this program provides. Being able to be further my clinical skills through unique experiences with challenging rotations, longitudinal research, and excellent mentorship will best prepare me for post graduate residency training. I am looking forward to participating in this program and growing as a pharmacy professional to achieve my goals.
I was first interested in joining the Pharmacotherapy Scholars ARCO when applying to pharmacy school. I was drawn to the unique opportunities through the acute care simulation and opportunity for a longitudinal research project, rigorous clinical rotations, and dedicated faculty to guide me into becoming a more competitive and well-rounded candidate for residency. I am excited to improve my skills and knowledge through this program!
Working as a clinical pharmacist has been a dream of mine since before I started pharmacy school. This passion only solidified throughout pharmacy school and I knew the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program would be key to helping me achieve this goal. I am so grateful for my mentors and peers in this program who keep me constantly motivated and inspired.
I knew from an early point that I wanted to pursue a residency post-graduation to achieve my goal of becoming a clinical pharmacist. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program would help prepare me for this transition through the opportunity to collaborate with peers and expand my clinical knowledge. I am grateful to be part of a program that offers the opportunity to participate in longitudinal research, rigorous clinical rotations, and professional development.
My name is Kenneth Richardson, a 4th year PharmD student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. I am a Georgia native and I earned my B.S. Biochemistry from Georgia Southern University. I currently work as a Pharmacy Intern at UPMC Community Pharmacies. I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because I wanted to undertake challenging clinical rotations, enhance proficiency in my patient care skills, and build upon my professional and leadership development to stand out as a future independent pharmacy practitioner. My short-term goals include pursuing 2-year postdoctoral residency programs and applying to either an MBA or MPH program potentially after completing my PGY2. I am interested in becoming a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist and specializing in either general internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, neuropsychiatry, or solid organ transplantation.
I have been interested in pursuing clinical pharmacy practice and residency training since my first semester of pharmacy school, and decided to apply to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program to help prepare me for what is to come after graduation. I knew this program would provide me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to be a competitive residency candidate and excel in my future pharmacy career. Over the next year, I look forward to being challenged to step outside of my comfort zone and ultimately grow as both a professional and patient-care provider through specialized clinical rotations, longitudinal research, and invaluable mentorship experiences.
When learning about all of Pitt Pharmacy’s areas of concentration during my P1 year, I was immediately drawn to Pharmacotherapy Scholars. I was so inspired by the accomplishments of previous Scholars and knew being accepted to this ARCO would be such an incredible opportunity for me. I look forward to an exciting year of challenging clinical rotations and the longitudinal research project provided by Scholars, and am already very grateful for the skills we’ve learned so far through our electives and meeting with faculty members. Completing this ARCO will help shape me into the best residency candidate that I can be, and I feel very lucky to be a part of this special group!
I chose to pursue the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program to strengthen my clinical pharmacy skills in order to be prepared for a PGY-1 residency after graduation. I am looking forward to the experience and expertise I will develop throughout my advanced pharmacy rotations as well as participating in a clinical research project through this program. I am grateful for the guidance and support our program mentors will provide for us to make us the most qualified and competitive residency candidates.
I applied to the Pharmacotherapy Scholars Program because the mission and values of the program align well with my goal to complete a post-graduate residency. The opportunities through this program, including meaningful research, professional development, and patient-centered rotations will allow me to become a well-rounded candidate for residency. I am looking forward to the upcoming year as I continue to grow as a student pharmacist alongside my peers.
The pharmacotherapy scholars program will provide me with various opportunities to advance my professional development and help me reach my long term goals. Some opportunities I’m looking forward include a longitudinal research project, expert mentors, and intense clinical rotations. As well, the scholars program will help me enhance various profession skills such as communication, decision-making and problem solving. I look forward to being apart of this rewarding program!
The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program will provide me with unique opportunities through a longitudinal research project, rigorous clinical rotations, and professional development with expert mentorship. This program will help me strengthen and refine my clinical decision-making, patient care, critical inquiry, and professional communication skills, which will allow me to establish myself as a strong and well-rounded candidate for a post-graduate residency. I look forward to the challenging, yet rewarding, year ahead and am honored to be a part of such a distinguished program!
I am excited to be participating in the Pharmacotherapy Scholars program due to the challenging APPE rotations, complex patient case scenarios, and networking opportunities. My interests include critical care, infectious disease, and transplantation because I love collaborating with an interprofessional team to provide outstanding patient care. The Pharmacotherapy Scholars program will help me develop the clinical skills required to be a strong candidate for residency training in these areas.