Michael Ye
PharmD Candidate, Class of 2028
St. John's University
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I am a student who is studying to become a pharmacist. I am also a caring and logical person who loves reading books. I chose a career in pharmacy because I like learning about medicine. Moreover, pharmacists get to bond with their patients. In my vision, I become a counselor for patients and help them find ways to get better. One of my goals is to get a Ph.D. Although I don’t know how to get one, I hope that eventually, I can get an opportunity to get one before I start my career. Being a pharmacist is important to me because I want to change the world for the better. When I heal other people and make them feel better, they can comfortably do their jobs in the world as well.
Being able to know what being a pharmacist means.
Exercise often and lose weight.
Maintain a good GPA for every semester.
Get a driver's license.
Maintain a good relationship with professors and peers.
Fully master the art of pharmacy.
Become a competent communicator.
Be in a relationship.
Have a significant impact on others.
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Expected May 2028
Pharmacy (Six-year Pharm.D) Major
Pharm D Candidate, 2022
Advanced Regents Diploma
In this course, we are learning the various structures of the human body and their functions.
PHS 2301 Biomedical Laboratory
In this lab, we conduct experiments similar to previous chemistry labs.
PHS 2201 Biochemistry
In biochemistry, we are learning both biology and chemistry. We are learning about the chemistry that takes place in living organisms. For example, there are metabolic pathways and enzymes.
PHI 2240 Ethics and Healthcare
In this course, we are learning healthcare ethics. This includes learning about moral issues in healthcare such as patient autonomy, informed consent, euthanasia, etc.
PHS 2201 Pharmacoeconomics.
This is an economy course except it focuses on the economics in pharmacy.
PHS 2101 Public Health
This is a course about public health. Public health is different from healthcare because it focuses on the health of the community as a whole. We learn about the history of public health around the world and some controversial issues surrounding public health.
This is the first biology course I've taken at this university. We studied genes, DNA, cell structure, etc. The beginning was easy for me, but the course became more difficult later on.
CHE-1130-0 Intro to Gen & Organic Chem III
We continue to learn organic chemistry, continuing from the chemistry course from last semester. We studied compounds such as amides, esters, aromatics, and hydrazines.
CHE 1132R-0
This is the review of the main chemistry course.
CHE 1131L-0
This is the chemistry lab.
PHI-3000 Metaphysics
This is a philosophy course. Every week we study the ideas of historical philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Descartes, and Hobbes. We want to understand the nature of reality, and each philosopher has a different opinion of it.
THE-2810 Religions of the World
This is a religion course. We learn about the various religions in the world such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Daoism.
THE-3300 Moral Theology of Healthcare.
This is an ethics course regarding healthcare. In the medical field, doctors are frequently forced to make tough decisions regarding their patients. Doctors and pharmacists want to prioritize the patient's welfare. So they have principles like autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. These principles guide doctors to make the best decisions for their patients.
PAS 2301 Social Aspects of Pharmacy Practice
In this course, we learn about the history of pharmacy, and how it has changed from the 1900s to modern times. Although pharmacy has traditionally been focused on making drugs, now it provides many services for patients.
CHE 1120 - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry II
- This course is taught online. The professor uses a presentation to help with his lectures and occasionally asks us questions. I like this course because I don't have to walk to a classroom to take it.
CHE 1121L - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry II Lab
- This is where we conduct experiments related to what we learned in the lectures. We did a lot of cool stuff. My favorite experiment was thin-layer chromatography.
CHE 1122R - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry II Recitation
- This is where we recall what we have learned. This course is very helpful because if you didn't understand something from the lectures, you could understand it in recitation.
PHI 1000C - Core: Philosophy Human Person
- This is where we learn philosophy.
CPP 1101 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
- In this course, we learn a lot about medical language and what it means to be a pharmacist.
MTH 1260C - Core: Calculus Applied-Pharmacy and Allied
- This is a calculus course.
ENG-1100C - Core: Literature in Global Context
- In this course, we watch films and read classic books.
RCT 1005C - Interpersonal Communication for Pharmacy
- In this course, we learn how to communicate and build relationships with other people.
CHE 1110 - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry
- This is a chemistry course. We learn about the elements on the periodic table and stoichiometry.
CHE 1111L - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry Lab
- We perform experiments based on what we learned in the chemistry course.
CHE 1112R - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry Recitation
- Here we recall what we learned from the lectures and put them on a presentation.
THE 1000C - Core: Perspective on Christianity
- This is where we learn about God.
PHR 1000 - Introduction Seminar for Pharmacy Students
- Here we learn what is expected of us as pharmacists. We find out our strengths by taking the Strength Finder Test. Also, we learn about the CAPE outcomes, which we need to achieve when we graduate.
MTH 1250C - Core: Statistic Applied-Pharmacy/Allied Health
- This course is about statistics.
FYW-1000C - Core: English Composition
- This course is about writing.
DNY 1000C - DNY: The Arts in NYC
- In this course, we learn about the history of New York.
Members must have a 3.5 GPA or higher
Must demonstrate academic excellence
Date received: September 5, 2022
Description: You must maintain good academic progress to retain your scholarship.
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A van would take me and my peers to a facility in Brooklyn. There, we were given various jobs. I was given tasks to flatten cardboard boxes and assemble food bags. I didn't mind doing the work because it was quite easy, and the staff even gave us snacks when we were done.
A pharmacist is someone who researches medicine and drugs. A pharmacist can study bacteria or enzymes to make medicine to cure disease and illness and sell the drugs on the market. Many people in the world rely on the products created by pharmacists to maintain their well-being, therefore a pharmacist's work is essential to society.
There are a lot of job opportunities for someone who studied pharmacy in college. For example, in hospitals, many drugs and medicine the doctors use are created by pharmacists, so the pharmacy profession is valuable in the medical field. It is very profitable to be a pharmacist for a living.
I chose St. John's university because it is relatively near where I live so I don't have to travel very far to attend classes. Also, I am excited to meet new people at St John's university and curious to know what the experience of learning will be like.
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