Pharmacy Blog
Q: When should high school students start looking into a career in pharmacy?
A: Right now!
If you're passionate about health care and eager to make a difference, pharmacy could be your path.
Hear from pharmacists and students across the Maritimes who are making an impact every day. Their stories...
Choosing a career path can feel like a massive decision, especially when you’re driven to make a real difference. Kristen MacKinnon’s journey into pharmacy shows how personal experiences can shape our career choices and lead to a fulfilling and impactful profession.
Here are three...
Becoming a pharmacist lets you make a significant impact on patient care and offers you the chance to own your own business. Lila Sukkar, a Pharmacy Manager and Shoppers Drug Mart owner, exemplifies resilience, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Discovering a Passion for Pharmacy
Lila’s...
Sometimes, the path to a fulfilling career takes unexpected turns. Meet Tanya, a biochemistry student turned pharmacist, who fell in love with a career that allowed her to connect deeply with others.
From Biochemistry to Pharmacy
Tanya began her academic journey studying biochemistry. However,...
"I didn't know I could care so much about people I just met," shares Andrew Haydar, a first-year student in Dalhousie University's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
His journey is a powerful testament to students' transformative experiences in this demanding and rewarding...
Choosing a career that makes a difference can be challenging. For Sarah Lutes, a Pharmacy Manager in Clinical Services, personal experience illuminated her path.
“I never considered pharmacy as a career. I didn't fully know what pharmacists did.
But once I realized this was exactly what I...
Are you considering a career in pharmacy in the Maritimes? Meet Laura DeMerchant, a Community Pharmacist, who shares her inspiring journey from a pharmacy student to a practicing pharmacist. Learn how Dalhousie University’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program can prepare you for a...
Choosing a career path can feel like a massive decision, especially when you’re driven to make a real difference. Ronald Watema-Lord's journey into pharmacy shows how personal experiences can shape our career choices.
Ronald was drawn to health care from a young age when he started...
Are you ready to turn your passion for helping others into a great career? Dalhousie University’s PharmD program isn’t just about textbooks and tests—it’s your gateway to becoming a hero in your community. Imagine a career where every day you make a real...
Becoming a pharmacist requires more than just dedication and hard work; it's about embracing a passion to impact lives positively. Madi Slack, a student in her second year of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Dalhousie University, shares her journey into the dynamic world of pharmacy,...
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