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Iโ€™m honored to share that Commissioner Greenberg has appointed me to serve on the Agricultural Behavioral Health Community of Practice Work Group!

Julissa Soto

1/31/20251 min read

๐ŸŒŸ Exciting Opportunity to Inspire the Next Generation of Pharmacists! ๐ŸŒŸ

We are thrilled to launch a transformative program aimed at educating and empowering high school students, particularly those from BIPOC and underserved communities, about the dynamic field of pharmacy. This initiative will increase awareness of diverse career opportunities in pharmacy and highlight the critical role of pharmacists in healthcare and community wellness.

Program Goals

This program is designed to:
โœ… Inspire high school students to explore pharmacy careers
โœ… Enhance diversity in the profession and create a more inclusive healthcare workforce
โœ… Provide mentorship and hands-on learning experiences to help students understand how pharmacists impact patient care and the broader healthcare team

Learning Objectives

Students will:
๐Ÿ“Œ Understand the roles of pharmacists in patient care and community health
๐Ÿ“Œ Learn about pharmacists' integral position within healthcare teams
๐Ÿ“Œ Develop effective communication skills as future healthcare providers
๐Ÿ“Œ Gain insights into pharmacy school life and the path to a PharmD degree
๐Ÿ“Œ Explore pharmacology, clinical practices, and medication safety
๐Ÿ“Œ Discover diverse career opportunities within pharmacy
๐Ÿ“Œ Learn about cultural validation techniques in pharmacy

Meet the Program Leaders

๐ŸŽ“ Chandler Follett, PharmD
๐ŸŽ“ Julissa Soto, CEO, Equity Consultant
๐ŸŽ“ Angelica Elena Garcia, CU Pharmacy Class of 2025
๐ŸŽ“ Deborah Gallegos, PharmD

The Role of CU Pharmacy Students

Pharmacy students will serve as mentors to high school students, leading four interactive sessions throughout the academic year. These sessions will help raise awareness, promote career pathways, and inspire students to pursue pharmacy education.

Responsibilities of CU Pharmacy Student Mentors

๐Ÿ”น Work in pairs to support a high school class for the entire academic year
๐Ÿ”น Coordinate classroom visits in the fall and spring, in collaboration with teachers
๐Ÿ”น Customize presentations based on individual expertise and interests
๐Ÿ”น Provide constructive feedback to improve the program
๐Ÿ”น Represent the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Equity Consulting with professionalism
๐Ÿ”น Attend debrief meetings with program leaders to discuss support needs and enhancements

How to Apply

๐Ÿ“ฉ Send your application to chandler.follett@cuanschutz.edu by Friday, February 21st. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions!

๐Ÿ“Œ Required Application Details:
โœ”๏ธ Name
โœ”๏ธ Phone number
โœ”๏ธ Projected graduation date
โœ”๏ธ A brief (200-300 words) response to:
๐Ÿ“ How would you contribute to the success of the POP program and positively impact the high school students it serves?

This is an incredible opportunity to mentor future pharmacists, promote health equity, and inspire change within the profession! We look forward to welcoming passionate students to this impactful initiative!