In high school, Megan Kucemba developed a strong interest in the sciences, but it wasn’t until she entered college that she discovered pharmacy was right for her. As she researched the different options in health care, she learned that pharmacy aligned perfectly with her passion for research, chemistry and biology. Read More

Starting your clinical hours is an important step on your path to landing your dream health care career. Students are asked to track their hours in practicums, field placements or internships. In some cases, students need to track professional experience to qualify for licensure in fields like psychology, social work Read More

If you're planning to apply to medical school, you have quite a few options, so you'll need to dedicate some time to determining which school is your best fit. Fortunately, organizations like U.S. News & World Report rank everything from real estate to educational programs. You might find what this site has Read More

A major innovation in the health care industry is bringing a whole new meaning to the notion of a “house call.” Instead of doctors arriving at your doorstep, pharmacists are using technology to address the needs of patients in an unique way. These programs are building bridges between overwhelmed and Read More

If you're looking to learn from a health professional's experience, you may turn to a peer, a podcast or a book. Written memoirs by those in the health care field provide insight into their lives as well as the lessons they learned on the job. Below, we've shared some of Read More

Early chemistry was developed during the eighth century by Jābir ibn Hayyān, a Muslim astronomer, philosopher and scientist. At the time, the focus of chemistry was on alchemy, the pursuit of turning metals into gold. Today, modern chemistry is studied so that we can learn about the substances that exist around Read More

It may feel overwhelming to begin thinking about pharmacy school while you’re still navigating high school, but seeking advice from those who have been in your position will prepare you for the journey ahead. To help, we’ve compiled the four best pieces of advice that students interested in attending pharmacy Read More

The MCAT is one of the most fearsome acronyms for medical students, which is saying something for a field with a lot of them! Before students start seriously considering medical school, they need to understand what the MCAT is and what effect it has on a medical education and career. Read More

After you graduate from undergrad and enroll in grad school, you might think it’s time to kick back and take it easy. But if you hope to be one of the 790,000 students who earn their master’s degrees, you need an action plan. Read on for some tips and tricks Read More

Meet your pharmacist, Dr. Tom Kalista! Having the opportunity to spend his career doing something that has a real-life, beneficial impact on people was what attracted him to pharmacy school — and it didn’t hurt that his mom is also a pharmacist. We spoke with Dr. Kalista to better understand, Read More