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Why Become a Pharmacist? Four Students Share Their Stories

Four New Touro College of Pharmacy Students Share What Inspired Them to Pursue a PharmD Degree and Prepare for Careers in Pharmacy

Before enrolling at Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP), Casey Woodham studied the effects of medications in a neuroscience lab, while Jasmine Salehi worked on research aimed at personalizing treatment. Andrew Lam Nguyen’s interest in healthcare began at his family’s medical appointments, and Milo Levy found guidance from Touro students already preparing to become pharmacists. Meet four new students and learn what they’re looking forward to at TCOP. Their stories offer a look at why students choose pharmacy school and the different career paths they hope to explore as pharmacists.

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