Because I loved volunteering with patients at Veteran's Victory House, a nursing home where my mother is a CNA, I thought becoming a clinical pharmacist in this type of The environment would be best for me. . The best thing about being a pharmacist is how easily accessible it is to patients and how much trust there is behind its expertise. I never realized how many patients rely on pharmacists for their expertise in dosing, timing, and drug interactions. Every question a patient asks at CVS gives me the opportunity to learn something new and interesting about medications. I want to complete a Pharm.D. program so that I can be that trusted professional that patients are looking for. Working in a pharmacy provided me with experience, communication skills, basic knowledge of commonly prescribed medications, time management skills, and helped me further develop my ability to work well with