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APhA Career Center on pharmacist.com

Take advantage of all the career resources available to you to help you discover all the opportunities available in the pharmacy profession.

› APhA Pathway Program
› APhA Pathway Program Briefing Document
› Preparing for the NAPLEX Exam
› Online Job Center
› Community Pharmacy Residency Program and Residency Locator
Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
› APhA Foundation Executive Residency in Association Management & Leadership




APhA Career Development Tools

Advice from practitioners to help you find the right employer, interview and negotiate contracts.

Choose the Right Employer
Successful Job Interviews
Typical Interview Questions
Evaluating Job Offers
Negotiating with Your Employer
Networking For Career Success




APhA Experiential Program

APhA offers elective rotations and summer internships in the area of national association management to students pursuing an entry-level degree in pharmacy.

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APhA New Practitioner/Postgraduate Member Resources

The APhA New Practitioner Network (NPN) provides programs, products, and services to assist you in making the transition from student pharmacist to working professional, and with your career development. The Network also provides reduced APhA dues, which enable you to pay discounted APhA dues for first 3 years after you graduate.

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Information for High School Students

APhA and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) provide resources for individuals interested in a career in pharmacy. Career development advisors may also find the information useful. The following links provide general information including links to the nation's schools and colleges of pharmacy, what today's pharmacy education entails, preparing for the pharmacy admission process, and career opportunities available upon graduation.

Shall I Study Pharmacy?
Pharmacist Education
Salary Survey
Careers in Pharmacy
Preparing for the Pharmacy Admissions Process
List of Pharmacy Schools
Presentation on Pharmacy Careers




Student Pharmacist Magazine Articles

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Career-related articles from past issues of Student Pharmacist Magazine.

General Links
› Dream Job Merges My Career Personal Passions (Jan/Feb 2007)
› Motivation for Your Future Career (Jan/Feb 2007)
› A Pharmacist’s Electronic Filing Cabinet (Jan/Feb 2007)
Matching Your Personal Preferences and Professional Goals (Jan/Feb 2005)
Decoding the Secrets of Business Etiquette (Jan/Feb 2005)
Pharmacy Student Magazine Careers Issue 2004 (Jan/Feb 2004)
Questions You Ask Before You Say Yes (Jan/Feb 2004)

Residencies
› Timeline of the Residency Application Process
› Where Are you Going After Graduation? Survey on Post Graduate Training Can Help your Destination Process (Jan/Feb 2007)
Accelerate Your Career as a Resident (Nov/Dec 2004)
The Ins and Outs of the Residency Process (Nov/Dec 2004)
What I Look For in a Resident (Nov/Dec 2004)
The Hospital Residency Experience (Nov/Dec 2004) 

Alternative Pharmacy Career Paths
› Are You Ready to Join the Transplant Critical Pharmacist Team? (Jan/Feb 2007)
› A Burgeoning Opportunity for Future Pharmacists (Jan/Feb 2007)
› A Day in the Life of a Community Pharmacist (Jan/Feb 2007)
› Soar Ever Higher in a Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship (Jan/Feb 2007)
How to Make Clinical Services Your Business (May/June 2005)
Thinking Of A Career In Managed Care Pharmacy? (Mar/Apr 2005)
Building Business Management Skills Provides Additional Opportunities for Professional Growth (May/Jun 2005)
The Growth of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Programs (Jan/Feb 2005)
Pharmaceutical Fellowship Program Broadens Career Horizon (Jan/Feb 2004)
Primed for an Industry Career (Nov/Dec 2004)
Can a Career in Pharmacy be Science-Based? (Jan/Feb 2005)
Federal Pharmacy May Be the Best Career Secret (Mar/Apr 2004)
Specialty Certifications Await After Graduation (Jan/Feb 2004)
Combining Pharmacy And Law Provides Twice the Career Options (Jul/Aug 2003)
Dual Degrees in Pharmacy (Jul/Aug 2003)
Association Work Offers Different View of Pharmacy Practice (Jul/Aug 2003)
VA Offers Advanced Practice Opportunities (May/June 2003)
Numerous Opportunities are Available in Nuclear Pharmacy (Sep/Oct 2003)