Featured Student Profiles

"I always knew that I wanted to pursue a future in healthcare. Pharmacy intrigued me because of the many job opportunities available in the field, the prospect of having such a vast knowledge of medicine, and the opportunity to work closely with and care for patients."

"I was born in Kampala, Uganda. I never had a chance to actually step foot into a pharmacy prior to my choice of this career path. What I recall is that when I was in Uganda there was a scientist at Makerere University who worked closely with John Hopkins University researching AIDS medicines. I was inspired with the approach they were taking trying to offer palliative pharmaceutical therapy using herbal products that the locals had used for generations. This got me curious about active ingredients in all drug dosage forms and this led me to the field of pharmacy."

"Getting involved in student activities and organizations is the single greatest way to meet new people! The pharmacy profession is SUCH a small world and my involvement has allowed me to not only meet new friends and mentors on campus, but regionally and nationally I have met people involved in sites I would love to work at or pursue a residency at in the future."

"After looking into the pharmacy program at UW, I was really pleasantly surprised to find that it had an excellent reputation across the nation and was very well-respected for the success of its students. Pharmacy is a great profession. If you are interested at all in pharmacy, I would highly encourage you to check out UW’s program and come tour the campus. You will be able to see for yourself the unique opportunities UW has to offer."

"I knew I wanted to do something that involved math and science, specifically chemistry. My dad suggested pharmacy to me as a possible career option. I quickly realized that pharmacy was exactly what I was looking for. Pharmacy combines chemistry with just the right amount of biology and math, and the result I find fascinating. I wanted to learn more about drugs, how they worked, and what they did to the body. Additionally, a career in pharmacy would allow me to be involved in the healthcare field and make a difference in peoples’ lives."

"I think there are benefits of having a small class size when it comes to student organizations because when you’re involved, you make a difference in the organization and in healthcare. There are a lot of opportunities for leadership and teamwork, which is beneficial when applying for jobs or residencies after pharmacy school."