It seems like being a pharmist would be a great career. You are able to be very precise about medicine, and know the latest therapies. But you also are able to interact with people.
I wasn’t quite sure how one might get there, though. I’ve been researching a few schools, and thought I’d share what I found with all of you.
One school that seemed like a natural to me was the University of Michigan. Another I thought about was Alma, because a good friend went to school there and is now a pharmacist. Seems like a pretty bright guy, and he seemed to get a lot out of his education there. These are two very different schools in size and approach. While U-M is a public university, Alma is a private, much smaller, school.
The U-M College of Pharmacy is pretty impressive. After some research, I found that Ferris State and Wayne State are the only other accredited pharmacy schools in Michigan.
There are a lot of pre-pharmacy programs in Michigan. When you are in your second year of school, that’s when you take the PCAT, or Pharmacy College Admission Test.
All pharmacists are required to be licensed, and that usually requires five to six years of schooling beyond high school, including graduation from an accredited pharmacy school. But you can also become a pharmacy technician, and there are several resources, including some right in the Metro Detroit area, that will help you get there.
Then I found this really great resource at Mahalo.com — and article titled: "How to Become a Pharmacist." How cool is that? I hope it helps any of you who might be considering this field.
Do any of you have thoughts of being a pharmacist? Anyone know of a good school for pre-pharmacy? I would think a school strong in liberal arts, particularly sciences, would be a good choice. Let me know what you think!