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About Layla Yeganeh
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I have researched and studied medicine, pharmacy, psychology and biology in college, through medical journals and research studies, I also have personal knowledge of the side effects, interactions and uses of many drugs for: antidepressants, alternative depression treatments, sleep aids, ADD, ADHD, psychiatric meds, weight loss, fibro, thyroid (Armour) versus synthetic, endocrinology, HRT, natural homeopathic drug interactions, toxicology, steroids, blood pressure, anxiety, birth control pills, Migraines, headaches, pain medications, TMJ, antibiotics, sinus and otolaryngoloy medications, as well as Immune therapy and allergy treatments, and many more. I would like to extend my knowledge and exerience to you, and offer advice so please don't hesitate to ask if you have a question. Every question is important, and no question is too difficult.

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Psychology/Biology

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Psychology/Biology B.S. PhD Psychology (working on)

 
   

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Pharmacy - can you help me?


Expert: Layla Yeganeh - 7/19/2007

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Hi my name is Brittney. I am entering my senior year in high school this year. After high school, I plan on attending college for pharmacy. This summer I am taking a class called Career Exploration at Suny Brockport and one of our assignments is to contact people who work or know about the career field that we are interested in. I have a couple questions that you may be able to answer for me. I am wondering what classes are needed to be taken in college? What major information that I may need to know? About how much are the college expenses? Are there any other recommendations that you may have for me. I hope to hear from you soon so that I can continue exploring the pharmacy field. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Brittney

Answer
Hi Brittney,

Only high school and you already have a plan,,, sounds like a pharmacist!
I would say that its a good career if you happen to be interested in chemistry and math. It also helps to be good at chemistry and math! Its lower on the grossness scale compared to other medical jobs, the pay is good, job security looks great, benefits.

Pharmacists are pretty sharp people, its good to be able to concentrate for long periods of time, be detail oriented and task oriented, also knowing your stuff.

I think the average schooling is 5 years.

And it is expensive.


If you haven't already looked at the statistics of the dept of labor, very useful information and it applies to all!

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm

Its good that you are asking questions at this stage in the game, it shows that you care and are interested.

Good for you!  

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