About the program

Our program is dedicated to educating and inspiring high school students, with a special focus on BIPOC and underserved communities, about the pharmacy profession. We aim to illuminate the diverse career pathways within pharmacy, emphasizing the integral role pharmacists play in patient care and healthcare teams. Through an immersive and engaging curriculum, students will gain insight into pharmacology, clinical practices, and medication safety, while also discovering how pharmacists contribute to community well-being. The program seeks to expand understanding of pharmacy student life, inspire aspirations toward a pharmacy career, and provide essential knowledge on the journey to pharmacy school. Ultimately, we strive to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive workforce, empowering the next generation of pharmacists to be culturally competent, effective communicators, and leaders in healthcare.

If your high school is ready to partner in this transformative initiative, we encourage you to reach out and explore the opportunity further. Please don’t hesitate to schedule a meeting with us to discuss how we can collaborate in shaping the future of pharmacy and healthcare education for your students.

Key Objectives:

Who We Serve:

• Educate students about the essential roles pharmacists play in healthcare and the community.

• Provide hands-on experiences to inspire interest in pharmacy careers.

• Support high school students with resources and mentorship to navigate the path to pharmacy school.

• BIPOC and underserved high school students.

• Schools partnered across Colorado, including:

  • Cherry Creek Innovation Campus

  • Hinkley

  • Arvada West

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College (DMLK)

  • Overland

  • Adams City

  • Aurora Central High School

Program Highlights

• As seen on the News: "CU Pharmacy Expands Access to Education with a New High School Outreach Program"

• Interactive Workshops: Engaging 90-minute sessions tailored to each school, focusing on pharmacy careers, medication safety, and clinical practice.

• Mentorship by CU Pharmacy Students: Direct guidance and inspiration from current pharmacy students.

• Hands-On Activities: From medication compounding to patient counseling simulations, students experience the realities of a pharmacy career.

Partnership with CU Anschutz School of Pharmacy
This program is powered by a collaboration with the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado. Together, we are building pathways for students to succeed in healthcare.

Get Involved

Interested in learning more or partnering with us? Contact Julissa Soto or CU Pharmacy Outreach Specialist to bring this program to your school or organization.

Contact Us

Contact us for more information, bookings and media inquiries.

EMAIL:

julissamolinasoto@gmail.com

CALL:

720 427 5542

Connect with Julissa

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