A mere switch in my mindset not only transformed my confidence, but also my academic career and job prospects, enabling me to even have the ability to command a room.

In June 2023, I stood at a crossroads: Should I stay in a pharmacy program where my mental health was crumbling or take a leap into uncertainty and transfer?

Meet Erica Han, a second-year PharmD candidate at the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. We recently caught up with Erica to find out more about her APhA–ASP journey.

Meet Jose Archuleta, a final-year PharmD candidate at The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy.

In a profession that moves quickly, it’s easy to go into autopilot. But when you truly engage with the people in front of you—your classmates, colleagues, and patients—those are the moments that stick.