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A great career in medicine
Pharmacy is an exciting, dynamic health-care profession. Pharmacists are experts in medicines of all kinds. Pharmacists find careers in pharmaceuticals, nuclear pharmacy, psychiatric pharmacy, transplant medicine, and many more. Pharmacists love their jobs and report high satisfaction rates. The average pharmacist earns more than $120,000 a year. The unemployment rate in pharmacy is 2%. Employment in pharmacy is projected to grow by 6% by 2026 in the U.S.
Student Voices
Learning in action
How David got involved with VCU HealthHacks
I joined the Healthcare Innovation Technology Student Interest Group at VCU School of Medicine a few months ago.
Teaching in action
Why Dr. Donohoe choose pharmacy
I taught eighth-grade science before applying to pharmacy school. During pharmacy school, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in academia.
Research in action
How Dr. Wijesinghe's work contributes to a new future of patient care
The interdisciplinary VCU team hopes the use of mass spectrometry to analyze patients’ medications will become common practice.
Service in action
How Dr. Van Tassell outreach project transforms lives
Like most things in life, it’s all about relationships. At VCU, we embrace the connections that link us together.