Personal Statement Of Purpose In Pharmacy

My mother leaned over and handed me a box, it was my birthday, and I was only 8 years old,

living in China with my parents. I tore open the box and inside I found a gift that was to change my life.

My mother and father, knowing I was a curious child, bought me a chemistry toy set. From that

moment on, I became fascinated by the workings of science. My subsequent interest in the composition

of drugs, their chemical and physical properties began to galvanize my desire to pursue a career in

pharmacy. In addition, my desire to alleviate the suffering of people through healthcare compels me to

seek a profession where my work can be applied successfully on a broader scale. As such, through my

education, research, professional, and volunteer

During my senior year in high school, I participated in a volunteer

program at the UCSF. At UCSF I had the opportunity to interact with staff pharmacists, enabling me to

gain a valuable in look at a hospital pharmacy. Later, I also participated in a selective mentorship

program at Kaiser Permanente, where I had the unique opportunity to shadow and learn from the

pharmacist-in-charge. Here I observed how the resident pharmacists assisted patients, interacted with

the hospital administration, and worked with pharmaceutical vendors on a daily basis. Through these

experiences I knew I wanted to explore the field of pharmacy further and so I decided to pursue

biochemistry as an undergraduate.

At UCSD my love and enthusiasm for the sciences was immediately reflected by my dedication

to my college courses. Through my academic background I developed the qualities that are essential for a

pharmacy student. Moreover, I also sought to compliment my academic studies with research,

professional, and volunteer experiences that are relevant and provide different aspects available in

These experiences

have helped me to think critically and opened my eyes to the different opportunities in pharmacy as well

as how best to work with patients, fellow researchers and colleagues—attributes that are critical for a

career in pharmacy.

Through my various internships and volunteer experiences, I discovered that interpersonal skills

can play a pivotal role in the success of a pharmacist. Moreover, providing help and medicine to those

less fortunate in society was and continues to be goal I hope to fulfill. In that light, I advanced my

communication and leadership skills when I chose to volunteer at the Nutrition and Senior Centers of

San Francisco. As a volunteer and team leader, I was tasked with training and motivating the volunteers

to take care of the every need of the seniors. I was subsequently awarded a certification of appreciation

from the organization, in recognition of my efforts and contributions to the senior center.

Years later I still look back fondly on the day I received my chemistry set from my parents.