This past weekend, the SEP Program was invited to attend the NC Health Profession Recruitment Fair alongside other enrichment programs, such as the Medical Education Development (MED) Program based at UNC, and the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) based at Duke University.
Friday consisted of various workshops that tackled subjects such as “How to Be a Competitive Applicant,” and there was even a talent show! On Saturday morning, we were treated to a delicious breakfast and a mock interview session prior to the start of the actual fair. Coming to the fair, I already expected few pharmacy programs to be in attendance because my program, along with the two programs I’ve already mentioned, basically consist of students interested in medicine and dentistry.
Campbell University was the only pharmacy school present, but they’re located in Buies Creek, NC, which is entirely too close to my hometown! So, as I walked around and met different recruiters, I asked if their university had pharmacy schools, or an MPH (Masters in Public Health) program. Some responded politely, while some recruiters looked at me as if they didn’t know why I’d ask such a question at a predominately medicine-based recruitment fair.
Nevertheless, I picked up some great information. I really liked the organization of the fair, and the variety of graduate and professional schools that were represented. In addition, the information at the workshops was helpful in preparing for the application process, regardless if your interests were in pharmacy or medicine. Hopefully, I’ll be able to attend in years to come and there will be more pharmacy schools in attendance!
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