I recall starting pharmacy school 2 years ago and being told that my social media image must be kept professional. I was afraid to post anything fun or creative out of fear of making myself or my program look bad. My creative outlet has been narrowed down, but then toward the end of my first year, an opportunity presented itself: competing in the University of Florida–Orlando Kappa Epsilon Mr. College of Pharmacy Pageant. I was very interested in competing, as the talent portion would allow me to combine my love of pharmacy with my love of music, and with much excitement, I decided to begin work on a pharmacy-themed rap.

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Pharmacy is the only 3-year PharmD program located on an academic medical center in the Midwest, offering a curriculum featuring early clinical experiences and interprofessional, team-based learning models, as well as access to world-renowned resources.

I could feel the excitement in the air as everyone awaited the clock to reach 9:30 am. It was a cool, clear Thursday morning in Seattle, a city now filled with the enthusiasm and eagerness of student pharmacists, patiently awaiting what had been pitched to them as the most memorable experience of their professional academic journey. For someone like myself, who had yet to attend an APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition, the anticipation and curiosity of what to expect over this weekend built exponentially.