Anne Lin will start working in January to open the nation?s first pharmacy school at a women?s college, at the College of Notre Dame. The school, which will open in 2009, will focus on leadership development and women?s health care. The school will be open to both men and women and will enroll 70 students per class. Lin will leave her position as dean of the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University in Glendale, Ariz.
How has the study of pharmacy changed in the last few years?
There has been an increased emphasis on providing patient-centered care to a diverse population. Pharmacy education is focused on teaching students to manage medication therapies so that patients receive the optimal outcomes.
How has Medicare Part D changed the way pharmacists do business?
Many seniors are now receiving their medications at a reduced price and have also been able to receive Medication Therapy Monitoring services from a pharmacist. However, reimbursements to pharmacies do not always cover costs, and delays in payments have had a negative impact on some pharmacies, especially independent pharmacies.
Is pharmacy a female- or male-dominated field?
Pharmacy is a woman-friendly field because of the flexibility it offers in terms of working hours and varied locations. Approximately 65 percent of pharmacy students today are women.
What is the starting salary that a new pharmacy grad can expect to make out of school?
Starting salaries today are approximately $98,000.
What misconceptions do people hold about pharmacists?
Many consumers don?t realize how much a pharmacist can help them to maximize the use of their medications. Pharmacists don?t just put pills in a bottle.
