Personal Narrative: A Career As A Community Pharmacist

Although I had consistently been driven to pursue a career in the medical field, I gained a stronger inclination to become a pharmacist after shadowing a community pharmacist, during my final year of high school. Instantly, it was especially inspiring and intriguing to witness the reassurance that Dr. Aminov instilled in his patients and subsequently the trust and credence the patients had towards him. Dr. Aminov’s primary concern was the overall wellbeing of his patients and thus established a comforting environment, providing each patient with a personalized treatment experience. Furthermore, whilst shadowing Dr. Aminov, I encountered a vibrant patient who was explaining how the hormone treatments she was receiving was greatly increasing her quality of life, during postmenopausal changes. I also encountered a young adolescent who was taking an anti-anxiety drug, Xanax, which considerably helped reduce his panic attacks, and thus helped him live a more contented lifestyle. These are just a pair of the numerous accounts I have witnessed whilst shadowing Dr. Aminov. Such accounts have led to a deeper
Weekly volunteering at Dorot has allowed me to build a strong rapport with the seniors. I vividly recall my first day as a volunteer, stepping into a setting comprised of dejected, isolated seniors. By weekly visits to the organization, I am able to provide a sense of comfort and companionship to the seniors, which inevitably positively impacts their overall health and wellbeing. Furthermore, members of the Alpha Lambda Delta society aim to aid the community, through various volunteer activities. Prior to Thanksgiving, we were able to not only organize a Canned Food Drive, but were also able to accumulate school essentials for the children of the local homeless