Madison Hau
PharmD Candidate, 2030
St. John’s University
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Do good, even when no one is watching
My BioUpdated: 02-09-25
Goals (Personal & Professional)Updated: 04-01-25
Being able to maintain my status as a full-time student
Being able to treat patients with proper care
Educational BackgroundUpdated: 03-26-25
High School Diploma
Employment HistoryUpdated: 02-09-25
Position: Pharmacy Technician
Description:
Honor SocietiesUpdated: 02-09-25
Honors & AwardsUpdated: 02-09-25
Volunteer, Community & Civic ActivityUpdated: 02-09-25
Other AccomplishmentsUpdated: 03-26-25
This was an important accomplishment to me because it was an award I received for an acrylic painting that I spent around a cumulative 48 hours painting. The painting was a social commentary on AI art and how it can never rival hand-made artistry, a topic that resonates much with me. When I received notice that I won a Gold Key in my e-mail, I was surprised but proud of my achievement and it made me feel heard that the judges also feel the same way about the inauthenticity of AI generated artwork. It was then placed in a gallery and when I visited it, it was amazing to see many forms of authentic artwork that was not made with the usage of AI. Winning this award was important to me because I felt like my social commentary was heard and others feel the same way, and I felt like my efforts into the painting were worth it.
This was an important achievement for me because it was the first time I've been recognized for my art. My mother placed me in art classes since I was six up until I was seventeen, but it was mostly just for pleasure and because it would look good in a portfolio for future schools I'd apply to. In my sophomore year of high school, my art teacher notified my class about an art competition that was taking place called the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. She, however, told us about the competition quite close to the deadline, so when I started working on it, the last day of submission was in three days. For three days after school, I painted a self portrait with dark and gloomy colors that would be symbols for the stresses of life. I titled the painting "Overwhelmed" and I submitted the painting thinking I would not win anything, especially because I only had a few hours for three days to work on it. But, when I received the e-mail that I won a Gold Key, I was ecstatic because that meant that my painting would be placed in the Metropolitan Museum for a few months in the education branch. I was able to visit my painting in the education branch and upon seeing it, it felt surreal because it was the first time I've been recognized in a competition for my work.
Reflective JournalUpdated: 03-26-25
Pharmacy Practice Vision
My moral philosophy is to perpetually learn and evolve, using my education as a stepping stone to making the world a better place. I believe that through an education in pharmacy and continuous learning from job experience I can make a big impact in the healthcare field. From a young age, I've been around two pharmacist parents which played a big part in my interest in pharmacy. I've had the pleasure of witnessing my parents work in person, and I've seen the impact of medication on their patients' well being. This inspired a dedication to patient care and healthcare though the managing of medicine. My vision for pharmacy practice is to be a pharmacist who actively promotes preventative care in a growing field and I hope to be at the front of pharmaceutical innovations. To achieve my goals I work as a pharmacy technician at a pharmacy so I would have hands-on experience. I also plan on applying for a hospital job so I can see which area of pharmacy is right for me and to gain skills with handling drugs. I am creative and empathetic so this will allow me to deal with conflicts regarding coworkers or patients.
Goals for 1-5 years
The goal(s) I have for myself during the next 1-5 year(s) are as followsBeing able to maintain my status as a full-time student
Being able to maintain a good grade point average
Being able to understand what is expected of me as a pharmacist
Being able to balance a job and student life
Goals for 5-10 years
The goal(s) I have for myself for the next 5-10 years are as followsBeing able to have a stable career in pharmacy
Being able to list most of the functions of drugs from memory
Being able to live on my own
Being able to have a lasting positive impact on my community
Being able to have a lasting positive impact on my community
Goals for 15 years
The goal(s) I have for myself for the next 15 years are as followsBeing able to treat patients with proper care
Being able to make a difference in peoples life regarding healthcare
Being able to have the same passion and effort put into my career
Being able to have the same passion and effort put into my career
St. John's University - Queens, New York; September 2024 - Present
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Expected May 2030
Pharmacy (Six-year Pharm.D) Major
Pharm D Candidate, 2030
St. Francis Prep - Queens, New York; September 2020 - June 2024
Graduated June 2024High School Diploma
Lotus Health Pharmacy - 3810 138th St, Flushing, NY
June 2023 - PresentPosition: Pharmacy Technician
Description:
- Fill out prescriptions
- Take inventory
- Patient care
Computer Science Honor Society
Induction: May 2024
Must demonstrate academic excellence, maintain a GPA of 3.0, and take 2 computer science classes
Art Honor Society
Induction: May 2023
Must demonstrate academic excellence, maintain a GPA of 3.5 in art classes
National Honor Society
Induction: May 2023
Must demonstrate academic excellence, maintain a GPA of 3.5 in art classes
Provost Scholarship
Sponsoring Organization: St. John's University
Date received: September 4, 2024
Description: Scholarship for maintaining academic excellence throughout high school
Catholic H.S. Scholarship
Sponsoring Organization: St. John's University
Date received: September 4, 2024
Description: Scholarship for attending a Catholic high school
Principal's List Honor Roll - St. Francis Preparatory School
September 2020 - May 2024
Kimmy Ma Art Studio - 190-19 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Start and end date: June 2022 - August 2024
Hrs: 200
Description: Most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I would assist students in creating art buy being a teacher's assistant
Gold Key Award - 2024
I won a Gold Key award for the Scholastic Art and Writing competition for a painting named "AI Art".This was an important accomplishment to me because it was an award I received for an acrylic painting that I spent around a cumulative 48 hours painting. The painting was a social commentary on AI art and how it can never rival hand-made artistry, a topic that resonates much with me. When I received notice that I won a Gold Key in my e-mail, I was surprised but proud of my achievement and it made me feel heard that the judges also feel the same way about the inauthenticity of AI generated artwork. It was then placed in a gallery and when I visited it, it was amazing to see many forms of authentic artwork that was not made with the usage of AI. Winning this award was important to me because I felt like my social commentary was heard and others feel the same way, and I felt like my efforts into the painting were worth it.
Gold Key Award - 2023
I won a Gold Key award for the Scholastic Art and Writing competition for a painting named "Overwhelmed".This was an important achievement for me because it was the first time I've been recognized for my art. My mother placed me in art classes since I was six up until I was seventeen, but it was mostly just for pleasure and because it would look good in a portfolio for future schools I'd apply to. In my sophomore year of high school, my art teacher notified my class about an art competition that was taking place called the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. She, however, told us about the competition quite close to the deadline, so when I started working on it, the last day of submission was in three days. For three days after school, I painted a self portrait with dark and gloomy colors that would be symbols for the stresses of life. I titled the painting "Overwhelmed" and I submitted the painting thinking I would not win anything, especially because I only had a few hours for three days to work on it. But, when I received the e-mail that I won a Gold Key, I was ecstatic because that meant that my painting would be placed in the Metropolitan Museum for a few months in the education branch. I was able to visit my painting in the education branch and upon seeing it, it felt surreal because it was the first time I've been recognized in a competition for my work.
My Top five strengths and reflection: Empathy, Realtor, Harmony, Developer, Maximizer
What surprised me about my strengths was that there's a theme of strengths in relationship building. Empathy, Realtor, and Harmony are three of the strengths I find myself using daily because being a student and also working requires communication with group members as well as coworkers and customers. Developer is also an important strength to me because it helps me uplift others to always put a hundred percent effort into the path to their career. Another strength of mine is Maximizer, and I believe that this strength is also teamwork-oriented, in that I can work with groups to produce great results. By using my strengths with communication, I plan on uplifting others and keeping a good relationship with peers now and coworkers in the pharmacy in the future.
Pharmacy: A first year reflection
A pharmacist is a healthcare professional who provides medical assistance to any person for the sake of their welfare. I chose pharmacy as my major because both of my parents are pharmacists and after having the opportunity to see what they do for others firsthand I was interested in medication and how they can help people stay healthy. I chose to study pharmacy at St. John's University because St. John's has a reputable pharmacy program and I know some pharmacist alumni from here, including my mother. They feel that the school has prepared them for their career well, and I know that the school will help prepare me the same way.
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