Exploring career opportunities in pharmacy was on the minds of UF College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. students who filled the lobby of the Hilton UF Conference Center hotel in Gainesville on Oct. 1. Pathways to Pharmacy Careers is an annual signature event that focuses on the careers of pharmacy students after they attain their Pharm. D. degree.
Around 700 students from the Gainesville, Jacksonville and Orlando campus came together to hear speakers, talk to potential employers and get exposure to different opportunities within pharmacy.
The Office of Student Affairs hosted the event, which featured speakers from the pharmacy profession sharing their career advice and experiences.
“The students get to hear about different pathways and career aspects within the field of pharmacy,” said James Beach, a student affairs coordinator for the Orlando campus and an organizer of the event. “It’s an event tailored to helping Pharm. D. students explore their future careers.”
Pathways to Pharmacy Careers is a mandatory event for first-, second-, and third-year students. Fourth-year students have the option to attend and potentially interview with employers.