Shadowing and assisting a veterinarian at a locally owned small-animal clinic recently reshaped the way I think about pharmacy practice regarding veterinary patients.

I am truly grateful for the fantastic team and preceptors who have supported me throughout the past few months and are truly invested in seeing me succeed in my future.

As the Class of 2026 prepares for their next steps, I thought it might be helpful to offer some friendly advice from a recent graduate who stumbled more than a few times along the way.

Entering the final year of pharmacy school comes with both excitement and uncertainty, especially when it comes to deciding what’s next after graduation.

Here are my three reasons why graduating students need to stay a member of APhA.