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Pharmacy Explorers Program

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Pharmacy Explorers Program

Launched in fall 2009 at King Drew Medical Magnet High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District, the USC School of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Explorers Program (PEP) informs inner-city high school students about the wide range of careers available in pharmacy and encourages under-represented groups to pursue a career in the field. In addition to King Drew, the program also currently is offered at Bravo Medical Magnet, Stern Math and Science, 32nd Street/USC MAST Magnet and California Academy of Mathematics & Science. Planning is underway to add more schools to the program.

Collegiate Pipeline Program

As graduates of the Pharmacy Explorers Program enter college, the Collegiate Pipeline Program ensures that the USC School of Pharmacy maintains its relationship with the students and provides them with additional support to encourage academic success. The program also guides them through the application and admission process at the USC School of Pharmacy.

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Mira Bakas

I would like to do a little bit of everything. I really like out-patient, in-patient and am-care.
Mira Bakas
PharmD Student

Andrew Gould

Right now I'm bouncing back and forth between wanting to pursue research and wanting to work in industry. Ultimately, I would like a government position.
Andrew Gould
PhD Student in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology

Michael Davidson

I would like to go into ambulatory care. I like the patient interaction, and I like being able to help people.
Michael Davidson
PharmD Student

Robert Mo

My ultimate career aspiration would be to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, where I can eventually manage a lab and develop therapeutic compounds for patients around the world.
Robert Mo
PhD Student in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Janeane Moura

I want to pursue in-patient pharmacy. That’s the area I work in now, and it’s where I feel the most comfortable. Ultimately it will be determined by who hires me!
Janeane Moura
PharmD Student

Julie Ngo

I actually see myself teaching at the School of Pharmacy many years down the road. Before that I would like to work as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting.
Julie Ngo
PharmD Student

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