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careers in pharmacy
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practicing pharmacista career influence
"A summary of available studies indicates that dominant science interests among young people develop at an early age (8-14 years) and are encouraged by adults ... parents and teachers." Richard F. Childs, college teacher, and Virginia H. Childs, high school teacher, Tuscon, Arizona, have worked with young people through the schools and science fairs. They summarize their observations in the spring issue of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education"The value of the student's and teachers' contact with and the assistance of interested and qualified scientists (will it be a pharmacist?) cannot be overemphasized. " To promote this contact they suggest-
A survey of new students (freshmen and transfer sophomores) in the school of pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia, made to learn something about factors which influenced their choice of pharmacy as a career, revealed the influence of the practicing pharmacist. N on-relative pharmacists were rated as a factor in their choice by 82 percent of the students who also noted whether the influence was strong, medium or weak. The statistics were 49 percent, 27 percent and 6 percent respectively. Non-pharmacist parents of 80 percent of the students were listed as influential factors. Also important were high school guidance personnel (46 percent) and high school science teachers (47 percent). The information provided by these students emphasizes the important role played by the community pharmacist in the recruitment of students. He, with the co-operation of the parents, guidance officers and science teachers will continue to create the image of pharmacy and influence future personnel to the profession.
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Professional pharmacy prepare pharmacy oriented laboratory manuals at elementary, junior high and senior high school levels. ~ Manuals indicate a source for chemicals and equipment listed. ~ Every school of pharmacy list a faculty member available to assist secondary teachers and their students in preparing science fair projects. ~ Local science fair winners in pharmacyrelated fields be invited to attend a local pharmaceutical organization banquet or perhaps a pharmacy college Rho Chi banquet. ~ Local pharmacists display the better science fair projects in their pharmacies.
science-training program A science-training program for five superior high school science students is being directed by the University of Florida college of pharmacy. Operated under a one-year grant for Smith, Kline and French Foundation, the program provides for two teachers of science and chemistry to supervise and train students in basic chemical research technics. This program at the high school level is one of the first of its kind in the United States.
prog ram reaches 7100 students In less than four years the recruitment committee appointed by the University of Maryland Pharmacy Alumni Association has established the outstanding record of speaking to 7100 students in 78 high schools. Speakers outline the opportunities pharmacy offers and have increased the number of applicants from whom the University~may select qualified students The aim was accomplished by contacting the guidance counselors of the high schools, supplying literature and posters and arranging for group meetings of interested students. A flexible program was prepared to be presented by a faculty member from the university, a member of the recruitment committee and a local pharmacist from the~school district.
Senior students and faculty of the University of New Mexico college of pharmacy were hosts at a May open house to explain the profession to local citizens of all ages. Exhibits featured the history and the future of pharmacy and explained the education of a pharmacist. Approximately 360 visitors were attracted by the recommendalions of local pharmacists, by publicity on radio and newspapers and by personal appearances of faculty and pharmacy students in the local iunior and senior high schools.
guidance conference on pharmacy careers Stuvyesant High School in New York City was the location selected by the New York branch of APHA for their March 18 guidance conference on careers in pharmacy. Planned for students and teachers of public and parochial high schools in the city of New York, the conference included a panel discussion on career opportunities moderated cy Newell Stewart, executive vice president, National Pharmaceutical Council, Inc. Panelists were William F . Neergaard, practicing pharmacist of Brooklyn; Maxwell Pike, chief pharmacist, Long Island Jewish Hospital, Queens, and Jack Lazarus, senior research pharmacist, Ciba Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. The film, "Time for Tomorrow," was shown. The co-operative efforts of the branch, the board of education of the city of New York and the colleges of pharmacy associated with Columbia, Long Island and St. John's universities made the conference possible. Posters, flyers and invitation cards were used for advance publicity.
The advantages of a pharmacy career will be obvious 10 young people who visit a new permanent exhibit in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Placed in the museum through the efforts of the Women's Auxiliary of the Oregon State Pharmaceutical Association, the exhibit brings pharmacy into fhis museum for the first time and provides a tool for recruiting young people. Funds for the careers exhibit were raised by the Auxiliary through the "Slar Steps Ball," planned under the direction of Mrs. Douglas Densem, president of the Auxiliary, in co-operation with Loren McKinley, director of the museum; Professor Herman Forslund, of the college of pharmacy at Oregon State College, and Layke Seaton, president of the Oregon State Pharmaceutical Association. Mrs. Densem is shown discussing the exhibit with McKinley.
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practicing pharmacista career influence
"A summary of available studies indicates that dominant science interests among young people develop at an early age (8-14 years) and are encouraged by adults ... parents and teachers." Richard F. Childs, college teacher, and Virginia H. Childs, high school teacher, Tuscon, Arizona, have worked with young people through the schools and science fairs. They summarize their observations in the spring issue of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education"The value of the student's and teachers' contact with and the assistance of interested and qualified scientists (will it be a pharmacist?) cannot be overemphasized. " To promote this contact they suggest-
A survey of new students (freshmen and transfer sophomores) in the school of pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia, made to learn something about factors which influenced their choice of pharmacy as a career, revealed the influence of the practicing pharmacist. N on-relative pharmacists were rated as a factor in their choice by 82 percent of the students who also noted whether the influence was strong, medium or weak. The statistics were 49 percent, 27 percent and 6 percent respectively. Non-pharmacist parents of 80 percent of the students were listed as influential factors. Also important were high school guidance personnel (46 percent) and high school science teachers (47 percent). The information provided by these students emphasizes the important role played by the community pharmacist in the recruitment of students. He, with the co-operation of the parents, guidance officers and science teachers will continue to create the image of pharmacy and influence future personnel to the profession.
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Professional pharmacy prepare pharmacy oriented laboratory manuals at elementary, junior high and senior high school levels. ~ Manuals indicate a source for chemicals and equipment listed. ~ Every school of pharmacy list a faculty member available to assist secondary teachers and their students in preparing science fair projects. ~ Local science fair winners in pharmacyrelated fields be invited to attend a local pharmaceutical organization banquet or perhaps a pharmacy college Rho Chi banquet. ~ Local pharmacists display the better science fair projects in their pharmacies.
science-training program A science-training program for five superior high school science students is being directed by the University of Florida college of pharmacy. Operated under a one-year grant for Smith, Kline and French Foundation, the program provides for two teachers of science and chemistry to supervise and train students in basic chemical research technics. This program at the high school level is one of the first of its kind in the United States.
prog ram reaches 7100 students In less than four years the recruitment committee appointed by the University of Maryland Pharmacy Alumni Association has established the outstanding record of speaking to 7100 students in 78 high schools. Speakers outline the opportunities pharmacy offers and have increased the number of applicants from whom the University~may select qualified students The aim was accomplished by contacting the guidance counselors of the high schools, supplying literature and posters and arranging for group meetings of interested students. A flexible program was prepared to be presented by a faculty member from the university, a member of the recruitment committee and a local pharmacist from the~school district.
Senior students and faculty of the University of New Mexico college of pharmacy were hosts at a May open house to explain the profession to local citizens of all ages. Exhibits featured the history and the future of pharmacy and explained the education of a pharmacist. Approximately 360 visitors were attracted by the recommendalions of local pharmacists, by publicity on radio and newspapers and by personal appearances of faculty and pharmacy students in the local iunior and senior high schools.
guidance conference on pharmacy careers Stuvyesant High School in New York City was the location selected by the New York branch of APHA for their March 18 guidance conference on careers in pharmacy. Planned for students and teachers of public and parochial high schools in the city of New York, the conference included a panel discussion on career opportunities moderated cy Newell Stewart, executive vice president, National Pharmaceutical Council, Inc. Panelists were William F . Neergaard, practicing pharmacist of Brooklyn; Maxwell Pike, chief pharmacist, Long Island Jewish Hospital, Queens, and Jack Lazarus, senior research pharmacist, Ciba Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. The film, "Time for Tomorrow," was shown. The co-operative efforts of the branch, the board of education of the city of New York and the colleges of pharmacy associated with Columbia, Long Island and St. John's universities made the conference possible. Posters, flyers and invitation cards were used for advance publicity.
The advantages of a pharmacy career will be obvious 10 young people who visit a new permanent exhibit in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Placed in the museum through the efforts of the Women's Auxiliary of the Oregon State Pharmaceutical Association, the exhibit brings pharmacy into fhis museum for the first time and provides a tool for recruiting young people. Funds for the careers exhibit were raised by the Auxiliary through the "Slar Steps Ball," planned under the direction of Mrs. Douglas Densem, president of the Auxiliary, in co-operation with Loren McKinley, director of the museum; Professor Herman Forslund, of the college of pharmacy at Oregon State College, and Layke Seaton, president of the Oregon State Pharmaceutical Association. Mrs. Densem is shown discussing the exhibit with McKinley.
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