FUTURE-ORIENTED The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that healthcare occupations will addmore jobs through 2028 “than any of the other occupational groups” (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 4, 2019). Fueled by an aging population and increased demand for healthcare, future opportunities for pharmacists abound. However, instead of serving primarily in a dispensing role, pharmacists now serve patients directly: Accompanying physicians on their daily hospital rounds Working as vital members of the healthcare team in emergency departments Counseling patients regarding fitness and diet as well as their medications What will healthcare look like in the future? Only God knows. However, we intend to influence the future of pharmacy practice and the medications of tomorrow. Our Center for Pharmacy Innovation leads this initiative by bringing guest presenters to the School and sponsoring research projects for faculty and students. Additionally, our faculty actively forge relationships with some of the leading innovators in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical industry, leading to field trips, internships, grants, and collaborative initiatives. One immediate benefit of this approach has been the extremely high employment rate for our graduates seeking pharmacy positions.
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