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Exploring Health Professions
Pharmacy
As an expert in both the science and clinical use of
medications, the pharmacist is an essential member of
the health care team. In addition to the traditional
role of dispensing medications, today's pharmacists
actively participate in the direct care of the patient.
Pharmacists are found in community pharmacies, hospital
and other institutional settings, the pharmaceutical
industry, in government agencies and in academic
pharmacy.
As of 2002, the first professional degree that will
qualify the graduate for licensure examination will be
that leading to the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.). A
Pharm.D. program requires two years of preprofessional
study at the college level. Many require that applicants
take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) prior
to applying.
For more information, contact the American Association
of Colleges of Pharmacy, 1426 Prince St., Alexandria, VA
22314-2841, (703) 739-2330,
www.aacp.org
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