So, you’ve decided you want to do residency, but are unsure of which program is right for you? Considering numerous factors in your decision-making process and identifying your key priorities will aid in assessing your options.

As a student pharmacist, saving for retirement might not always be top of mind. Between attending class, studying, and being active in your local APhA–ASP Chapter, you’ve got a lot on your plate!

For some people—including students who declare a prepharmacy track—pharmacy is simply a rewarding career to pursue. There is limited knowledge about the profession beyond media portrayal, and they simply expect pharmacy school to be a harder version of their current coursework. That’s why it is our job as student pharmacists to intentionally engage these students and show them how our incredible profession runs so much deeper than what society sees. It’s our responsibility to expose them to the tight-knit community, the professional development, and the endless opportunities that pharmacy fosters so that when the days get long and classes get tough, they are encouraged to keep working diligently.