My Bio: Brandon DeSabato
"Some people dream of success...while others wake up and work hard at it." Putting in effort and working towards a goal best describes who I am and what I strive to be. The thing that led me to choose a career in pharmacy was my interest in science, and my drive to help others. Science has always been my subject of interest throughout my entire life in and outside of the classroom. Growing up, I have been taught to be a man for others. I find purpose and joy in helping and providing for others. Pursuing a career in pharmacy fulfills my call to service. My vision of pharmacy practice is caring for and providing service to patients. I envision that this is done through proper moral and ethical conduct to ensure the well-being of our patients. My goals are to become a pharmacist, excel in my profession, be a team worker, and to help others every day. Being a pharmacist is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to help others while also being passionate in what I do. Some of my positive attributes are being a relator, hardworking, determined, and responsible.

Goals (Personal & Professional): Brandon DeSabato

• Being able to maintain a high GPA that I am proud of. 
• Being able to understand what is expected of me as a pharmacist.
• Being able to enjoy my time at St. John's University.
• Being able to balance my social life with academics.
• Being able to network with classmates, pharmacists, and employers.

Goals (Personal & Professional): Brandon DeSabato

• Being able to have a stable pharmaceutical career. 
• Being satisfied with the position I'm currently in.
• Helping those in need and having a positive impact on my community.

Goals (Personal & Professional): Brandon DeSabato

• To continue to enjoy my job as a pharmacist.
• To help others succeed in becoming a pharmacist.
• To continue to make a positive impact on the community.
• Buy a home.
• Start a family.

Educational Background: Brandon DeSabato

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Expected May 2028

Pharmacy (Six-year Pharm.D) Major

Pharm D Candidate, 2028

Educational Background: Brandon DeSabato
Graduated May 2022

Advanced Regents Diploma

Courses Taken: Brandon DeSabato
PAS 2201 - Intro to Pharmacoeconomics

In this class, I learned about microeconomics, macroeconomics, and Pharmacoeconomics. This gives me a sense of how the pharmaceutical industry and other parts of healthcare work in the economic world.

PHS 2101 - Public Health for the PharmD
In this class, I learned the social and political aspects of medicine and healthcare. For example, the FDA and its approvement processes. 

PHS 2201 - Biopharmaceutical Chemistry

In this class, I expanded upon my knowledge of general and organic chemistry to how it relates to the biological world.

PHS 2301 - Biomedical Laboratory I

In this class, I am becoming familiar with the tools and equipment needed in professional laboratory settings.

PHS 3504 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

In this class, I learned the structures of the human body, what they are made of, and how each structure functions in accordance with the rest of the body.

Courses Taken: Brandon DeSabato
CHE 1130 - Introduction to general and organic chemistry III

In this class, I continued learning concepts in organic chemistry. Like previous chemistry classes, I am continually learning about time management of lecture, recitation, and lab. 

PAS 2301 - Social aspects of pharmacy practice

In this class, I learned about the many different social aspects that pharmacists experience daily. For example, the provider-patient relationship, and its many variables. This class teaches that there are more aspects to being a pharmacist than simply being a dispenser of medications.

PHI 3000 - Metaphysics

In this class, I learned about the world's greatest thinkers. This class allowed me to synthesize my thoughts and ideas through in-depth writing on my perspective of our reality.

THE 2205 - Jesus in Christian faith

In this class, learning the multiple perspectives of Jesus Christ in Christianity and throughout the bible has helped me learn how to identify, consider, and examine, different perspectives of a single subject.

THE 3300 - Moral theology/healthcare

In this class, I learned that there are many moral and ethical concerns in health care. It is important to be aware of them and consider these situations and to make the best possible moral decision.

Courses Taken: Brandon DeSabato

CHE 1120 - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry II

• In this class, I continued learning concepts in general chemistry and started learning organic chemistry. Like chem 1, I am continually learning how to manage my time given the course's workload.

CHE 1121L - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry II Lab

• In this class, I continued to apply my chemistry knowledge by performing weekly experiments that relate to the lecture. This class helps me elevate my understanding of chemistry through hands on work. 

CHE 1122R - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry II Recitation

• In this class, I am continuing to learn how to work collaboratively with my classmates in order to complete weekly assignments. This class helps me retain information taught in lecture. 

CPP 1101 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

• In this class, I am becoming familiar with medical terminology. I also learned the history of pharmacy and how pharmacy as a profession changed over the years. I am also learning what it means to be a pharmacist and to work collaboratively with others. 

RCT 1005C - Interpersonal Communication for Pharmacy

• In this class, I learned about the environment of the pharmacy and how we can ensure that it is stable. We went through hypothetical situations that may arise at a pharmacy involving angry patients, coworkers, etc. and how we can handle these real-world situations to the best of our abilities. These prompts compelled us to think deeply about the situation at hand. 

THE 1000C - Core: Perspective on Christianity 

• In this class, I learned about faith and what it means to have it. I also learned how to participate in active discussion and to journalize my observations. 

PHI 2240C - Core: Moral Life-Ethics in Health Care

• In this class, I learned that there are many moral and ethical concerns in health care. It is important to be aware of these situations and to make the most moral decision when we are faced with them in the real world. 

Courses Taken: Brandon DeSabato

CHE 1110 - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry

• In this class, I learned about the overview of general chemistry. I was able to recall and expand upon topics I learned in high school to further my understanding of the subject. I also learned how to effectively manage my time with the workload I had been given.

CHE 1111L - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry Lab

• In this class, I learned how to apply my chemistry knowledge by performing weekly experiments that go hand and hand with the lectures and recitation. This class elevated my understanding in chemistry by making me use it in a hands-on situation. 

CHE 1112R - Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry Recitation

• In this class, I learned how to work collaboratively with my classmates in order to complete assignments in a timely manner. This class also helped me refresh on topics that were covered in lecture.

PHR 1000 - Introduction Seminar for Pharmacy Students

• In this class, I learned the general overview of the PharmD major. Specifically, I learned about the path I need to take in order to get my Pharmacy degree. I also discovered my personal strengths that would be useful as a pharmacist. 

MTH 1250C - Core: Statistic Applied-Pharmacy/Allied Health

• In this class, I learned how to use technology to solve statistical problems. I got accustomed to Microsoft excel and applied my knowledge to answer questions.

HON FYW-1030C - Core: Writing-Past-Present

• In this class, I learned how to compose well-rounded writing pieces and perform research on various topics. I also learned how to conduct an interview and how to network across my field of interest.

HON DNY 1000C - DNY: Art & Environment 

• In this class, I learned the history of New York's environmental landscape. I learned how to make my own website to present my research, information, and creative writing.

HON 1010C - Core: Philosophy-Human Person

•     In this class, I learned multiple philosophical perspectives on the world. I also learned how to participate in active philosophical discussion and compose essays that compelled me to think deeply.

Courses Taken: Brandon DeSabato
BIO 3000 - Fundamentals of Bio III-Organismic Bio

BIO 3001L - Fundamentals of Bio III Lab

ENG 1100C - Core: Literature in Global Cont.

MTH 1740C - Core: University Calculus II

Courses Taken: Brandon DeSabato
ACC 1007 - Fundamentals of Accounting I

BIO 2000 - Fundamentals of Bio II: Cell/Molecular

BIO 2001L - Fundamentals of Bio II Lab

MTH 1730C - Core: University Calculus I

Employment History: Brandon DeSabato
beach/pool patrol officer for The Hideout public safety department.

Honor Societies: Brandon DeSabato

Induction: May 2019

Must demonstrate academic excellence, maintain a GPA of 3.5

Honors & Awards: Brandon DeSabato

Sponsoring Organization: St. John's University

Date received: January 2, 2022

Description: Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Honors & Awards: Brandon DeSabato
Received: May 21, 2022

Description: Award presented to the student with the highest average in the accounting subject. 

Honors & Awards: Brandon DeSabato
Received: May 2021

Description: Award presented to students in the Marine Biology Society who participated in the various environmental cleanups held by local organizations across Staten Island.

Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: Brandon DeSabato
Start and end date: November 2019 - March 2020
Hrs: 20
Description: Every Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:30, I assisted the CCD principal with her 5th grade class. I helped the teacher with anything she needed such as bringing the class supplies, helping with attendance, answering any questions the students had, and sometimes dismissing the students at 5:30. I learned how to assist in a classroom environment and learned how to communicate with younger students. 

Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: Brandon DeSabato
Start and end date: April 2021 - May 2022
Hrs: 30
Description: Ecosystem cleanups across Staten Island. Includes Oakwood Beach, New Dorp Beach, Lemon Creek Park, and Mariner's Marsh Park. Collaborated with Billion Oyster Project to gather water samples to test the water's overall quality. Made an oyster reef proposal at New Dorp beach and tended to oyster reefs at Governor's Island. 

Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: Brandon DeSabato
Start and end date: November 8, 2022
Hrs: 6
Description: Prepared sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and other supplies to give out to the homeless in Manhattan. At each site, I was in charge of giving out toiletries while the other students were in charge of other things such as clothes, coffee, snacks, and drinks. I have learned how good it feels to give to those in need.

Other Accomplishments: Brandon DeSabato
Ever since I joined my elementary school band in third grade, I have been a part of one ever since. I play the clarinet and have stuck with it throughout elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. In elementary and middle school, I played in concert band. When I got to high school, I joined concert band, jazz band, and marching band. We held concerts for concert band and jazz band every spring and every winter. However, marching band was the true commitment. My summers were spent practicing our show in time for competition season in the fall. Before joining marching band, I have always been anxious in performing in front of others. I decided to step out of my comfort zone, and I didn't look back. I'm glad I stuck with it and made numerous friends because of it. Performing at the USBands National championship at MetLife Stadium is one of my favorite memories. When I got to St. John's, I knew that I wanted to continue playing in a band. I joined the Pep band, playing at all the home basketball and soccer games. I have already formed new friendships and memories that I will cherish forever. 

Reflective Journal: Brandon DeSabato
What surprised me about my strengths is that they are all very similar to each other. For example, harmony, restorative, relator, and responsibility all help in having a stable work environment. I plan to utilize all of my strengths to help me reach my goals. I will utilize harmony to creative a positive environment, be an achiever to be determined to reach my goals, be restorative to de-escalate any situation that is presented to me, be a relator to form a bond with my co-workers and patients, and to take responsibility to ensure I am doing my job the best I can. 

Reflective Journal: Brandon DeSabato

A pharmacist is a doctor that specializes in drugs and medicine, A pharmacist makes these drugs and medicines through an understanding of chemicals. For example, what sorts of chemicals make up a certain drug and what drugs are used for specific situations. A pharmacist also has to have an understanding of their patients' situations and know them as people. This shows that they understand that everyone comes from different places, has different bodies, medical conditions, and backgrounds. Thus, pharmacists must recognize that not everyone can take the same medicines or dosages of a medicine. A successful pharmacist has all of these qualities.

I personally chose pharmacy as my major because I believe it is the best career path for me. I have always had a love for science subjects since elementary school all the way up until high school. I rarely found a subject boring and have always liked discovering the true nature of the world through these science courses. I specifically chose pharmacy because I get to learn science while also getting the future privilege to help people daily. 

I chose to study pharmacy at St. John's University for many different reasons. One reason was that this program is linear and compact. I found that a 6-year program was much better than the usual 7 years most programs use. I also chose St. Johns for pharmacy because I don't have to compete with my classmates to earn a spot for the program. Instead, my classmates and I are already accepted into the program. This allows us to collaborate and study together as friends and partners without having to worry about beating someone for a spot in the program.