Pharmacology Personal Statement

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“An amateur practices until he gets it right; a professional practices until he can’t get it wrong.” by Kenneth van Barthold is a quote that I have come to appreciate in my life. I am not a perfect individual but I know with practice comes efficiency, accuracy and confidence. I learnt this lesson the hard way when I found myself struggling in my pharmacology class. Pharmacology required hours of studying, repetition, re-edition, along with mnemonics and jingles for memorizing drug classes and individual properties. Despite struggling, I began to love pharmacology because it explained how the human body works through physiology, and various ways pharmacology helped to reverse damaging effects of drugs. Learning how drugs interacted in different ways to provide effective …show more content…

Coincidentally, my cousin approached me one night after attending a medical conference and asked me to embark on an entrepreneurial journey to start a mobile urgent care with him. After finishing my undergraduate classes, I immersed myself into bringing the urgent care company to a stable foundation where it can profit and grow. The goal is to provide care throughout Texas and grow both nationally and worldwide. As part of a small startup company, I wear many hats, one of which includes keeping inventory and stock of pharmaceuticals. My background in medicine granted me a niche with medications, as I train Medical Assistants daily on how to administer drugs with proper names, categories and dosages of medications while keeping in mind adverse and allergic reactions. Seeing a company that I helped build from the ground up flourish is another positive source of validation of my place in the medical field. Earning my pharmacy degree will fuel my passion and drive to help provide a comprehensive medical experience to as many individuals as

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