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Samarth Patel
PharmD Candidate, Class of 2027
St. John's University
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"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."
-Albert Einstein
I am driven by the desire to explore the scientific aspects of pharmaceuticals and their potential applications in improving patient outcomes. While dispensing medicines is an essential aspect of my profession, my focus is on advancing the field of pharmaceutical science by contributing to research and development efforts.
Pharmacy is a fascinating field of science that offers a deep understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of drugs, their interactions with the human body, and their potential therapeutic benefits. As a lifelong learner, I am committed to exploring the complexities of pharmaceutical science and applying this knowledge to enhance patient care.
My long-term goal is to become a pharmaceutical scientist working in one of the leading research and development organizations. Through my work, I hope to develop new drugs, improve existing ones, and contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical science.
My vision for pharmaceutical practices is centered on the scientific aspects of pharmacy, with a focus on advancing research and development efforts to improve patient outcomes.
The goals I have for myself during the next 1-5 years are as followed:
Build a strong foundation in pharmaceutical subjects
Maintain a 3.5+ GPA for required scholarships
Intern at a pharmacy near my home town during the breaks
Keep up with new pharmaceutical happenings
Establish a good rapport with professors and classmates
The goals I have for myself for the next 5-10 years are as followed:
Mount Everest Expedition
Go beyond the required skill-set for a good Pharmacist
Work as a Pharmaceutical R&D Scientistist
The goals I have for myself for the next 15 years are as followed:
Open my own Pharmaceutical Business
Develop better methods of operating a Pharmacy
Make Pharmaceutical care cheaper and accesible to everyone in need
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Expected May 2027
Pharmacy (Six-year Pharm.D) Major
Pharm D Candidate, 2027
Diploma
PHS 2201 - BIOPHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
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Examined the chemistry and physical principles behind the development and production of biopharmaceuticals, including the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
PHS 2301 - BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY I
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Introduced students to the basic laboratory techniques used in biomedical research, including microscopy, cell culture, DNA isolation, and PCR analysis.
PHS 3504 - APPL HUMAN ANATOMY &PHYSIOLOGY
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Covered the structure and function of the human body, including the major organ systems, and applies this knowledge to understand human health and disease.
PHS 2101 - PUBLIC HEALTH FOR THE PHARM D
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Explored the principles of public health and their application to the practice of pharmacy. Topics include disease prevention, health promotion, health disparities, and health policy.
PAS 2201 - INTRO TO PHARMACOECONOMICS
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An introduction to the economic principles used in the evaluation of pharmaceuticals and healthcare interventions. Learned the basic concepts of Pharmacoeconomics and their application in clinical decision-making processes.
THE 3300 - MORAL THEOLOGY OF HEALTH CARE
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Examined the moral and ethical issues related to health care, including end-of-life care, medical decision-making, and the responsibility of health care professionals to their patients.
CHE 1120 - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry III
- studied the advanced concepts in General and Organic Chemistry, including reaction mechanisms, organic functional groups, and spectroscopy. Through lectures, problem sets, and exams, I developed a deeper understanding of chemical bonding and reactivity.
CHE 1131L - INTRO-GEN & ORG CHEM III LAB
- performed techniques such as distillation, extraction, and chromatography to isolate and analyze chemical compounds. I also learned laboratory safety protocols and data analysis techniques.
CHE 1132R -INTRO-GEN & ORG CHEM REC III
- reinforced the concepts covered in General and Organic Chemistry III.
BIO 2000 - FUND OF BIO II: CELL /MOLECULAR
- studied the molecular and cellular basis of life in this course. Topics included cell structure and function, metabolism, gene expression, and regulation. Through lectures, readings, and exams, I gained a deeper understanding of how living organisms function at the molecular level.
PAS 2301 - SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHARM PRACTICE
- explored the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of pharmacy practice in this course. Topics included health disparities, patient-centered care, and the role of pharmacists in society. Through readings, discussions, and assignments, I developed a broader perspective on the profession of pharmacy.
PHI 2240C - CORE: MORAL LIFE-ETH HLTH CARE
- examined ethical issues in healthcare, including end-of-life care, reproductive rights, and access to care. Also developed critical thinking and communication skills to navigate complex moral dilemmas in healthcare.
PHI 3000C - CORE: METAPHYSICS
- studied the nature of reality and existence in this course. Topics included causality, time, space, and the relationship between mind and body.
THE 2810 - RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD
- explored the major religious traditions of the world in this course, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
CHE 1120 - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry II
- Studied the physical nature of fundamental elements and how they react with other elements
MTH 1260C - Core: Calculus Applied-Pharmacy and Allied
- Studied serveral mathematical techniques of infinitesimal rate of change for a given variable to predict how the system will evolve at any given point
RCT 1005C - Interpersonal Communication for Pharmacy
- Studied the nature of transactional communication and its relation dimensionality
CPP 1101 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
- Gained an overview of pharmacy profession; its expectations and realities of being a Pharmacist and issues regarding pharmacy practices
DNY 1000C - DNY: NYC STREETS & MUSEUMS
- Learned about street art movement and determination they had to share thier message and explored NYC in doing so
FYW-1000C - FYW: ORIGINS OF HIP HOP
- Developed required writing skills to express one's thoughts and learned about Orgins of Hip Hop in doing so
CHE 1110 - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry
- Studied the physical nature of fundamental elements and basic chemical systems
MTH 1250C - Core: Statistic Applied-Pharmacy/Allied Health
- Developed required skill set to perform statistical analysis in SPSS Statistics
PHR 1000 - Introduction Seminar for Pharmacy Students
- Obtained an overview of the standards, responsibility, requirements, and activities for the students enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy program
PHI 1000C - Core: Philosophy Human Person
- Gained an understanding of the world from a philosopher's perspective
THE 1000C - Core: Perspective on Christianity
- Gained an understanding of the world from a theologian's perspective
ENG-1100C - Core: Literature in Global Context
- Performed critical analysis of the text to gain an understanding and provided critically sound arguments of the different understandings of the text
Beginning and ending dates: May 15, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Position: Pharmacy Technician
Description:
- Prepare medications and equipment for dispensing to patients
- Welcome and interact with patients in a courteous and professional manner
- Collaborate effectively with the pharmacy team to ensure accurate and timely medication dispensing
- Ensure that medications are dispensed in compliance with state and federal regulations and within established quality standards
- Process patient insurance claims and accurately handle payments
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy workstations and equipment
- Assist with inventory management and order supplies as needed
- Utilize computer software and electronic medical records to accurately document patient information and medication history.
beginning and ending dates: April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Position: Crew Member
Description:
- Prepare the restaurant equipment and begin the meal-prep before commencing the service
- Greet and treat in a fun, clear, and concise manner
- Harmonize with the team in providing nourisments under 1 minute 30 seconds while maintaining high quality standards
- Secure payments; issue change, and receipts
- Maintain cleanliness of the workstations, and every part of the restaurant.
- Dean's List award received for academic excellence in 2021-2022
- Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the academic year
One of my biggest and recent intellectual accomplisment is forming a clear conceptual understanding of Einstein's special theory of relativity.
I took an online course given by a world-renowned Physicist, Brian Greene, on Special Relativity who uses nothing more than advanced high school algebra to explore into these subtle ideas of how we observe reality when we are moving at very high velocities.
I always wanted to understand the mystifying equation, E=mc^2, written on the walls of high school science classrooms. After taking this course, I finally have a conceptual grasp on special relativity. I finally undestand it now how mass of a moving bodies must increase relative to its rest mass, moving clocks tick at a slower rate relative to us, time dilation, length contraction, relativistic doppler effect, relativity of simultaneity, etc.
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I believe my top two themes, learner and intellection, come from my intense desire to comprehend the complexities of nature with such high level of precision. My top third and fourth themes, relator and connectedness, are about building relationships. Relator allows me to strengthen the structure of individual relationships while connectedness allows me to be a part of a whole and fomulate a bigger picture of the community. My last theme, self-assurance, speaks about self-confidence in my works. It's a influencing thing. I am able to provide certain certainity in my works which make it easy for the audience to be more perceptible about my ideas.
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