dren of immigrant parents and how they are living examples of what’s possible in this country.
in mentorship, both as a mentee and future mentor, and to remember that they can learn something from everyone.
When asked whether she saw a saturation of the market for future pharmacists, Lin acknowledged that she has seen changes in the job market over the past six years, but that practice has also changed, and therefore, so must future pharmacists. Students must think “outside of the box” and look for opportunities to make themselves more marketable, she said. She also stressed the importance of learning in interprofessional teams to prepare students to be integral parts of future healthcare teams, and becoming involved in local and national healthcare advocacy efforts.
“Read beyond pharmacy,” Lin also emphasized. “And stay on the cutting edge of technology.” Insider’s View students concluded the day with a tour of MedImmune and a networking reception where they could learn more about the pharmacy careers presented by the panel, especially those in academic pharmacy. –Maureen Thielemans
Concluding the panel, Cranston, executive director of the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, Inc., asked the alumni to offer advice to students on how to stay current in their skill sets. Panel members encouraged the 50 students in attendance to engage
“I wanted to influence students,” she [Dr. Anne Y. Lin] said, reflecting on why she chose academia. “I wanted to pay it forward and say ‘thank you’ to St. John’s.”
Previous page: From left: Dr. Robert Fuentes, senior director for medical information, MedImmune; Dr. Anne Y. Lin, dean, Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy; Dr. Hiren Patel, regulatory management officer, FDA; Dr. Robert A. Mangione, dean, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, St. John’s University; Ms. Laura Cranston, executive director, Pharmacy Quality Alliance, Inc.; and Colonel John Spain, deputy commander for clinical support, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Right: Dr. Anne Y. Lin, dean of the Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy, talks to student pharmacists about her career path in academia.
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