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Corbin Connolly

Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate
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Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
 

Why did you choose to get your PharmD Degree?

A neighbor of mine is a pharmacist and introduced me to the world of pharmacy beyond the community setting that everyone assumes is the limit. From that point I knew that I wanted to pursue a PharmD and aim towards working within a specialized field such as pediatrics or compounding.

 

Why did you choose the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy?

I chose the RKCCOP because I'm a Phoenix native and wanted to stay close to home while getting the best education possible. The staff, students, and campus are all amazing.

 

What about being a PharmD Ambassador excites YOU the most?

As a returning PharmD Ambassador, I am very excited to continue sharing my passion and perspective on the field of pharmacy with prospective students, especially at college/career fairs around Phoenix!

 

What inspires you most about the many possibilities a career in pharmacy can offer?

The world of pharmacy is bigger than people realize, there are so many specialty fields to pursue. I'm excited to specialize and provide excellent patient care to my future patients.

 

What are your career interests?

I'm interested in pursuing a career in a specialized field such as pediatrics, cardiology, or compounding. Additionally, I'm open to completing a residency program to help me on this path.

 

What piece of advice you would give to a prospective PharmD student?

Make studying in the library a high priority. Treat studying like a job, clock into the library early, go to class, and come back to study afterwards too. This helps me to minimize procrastination versus studying at home. Also, make drug tables for everything for consistency and ease of review!

 

On and off-campus involvement

  • Vice President of Phoenix in the RKCCOP Student Council
  • Class Co-Representative for the Class of 2028 in Phoenix
  • Pharmacy Intern at Phoenix Children's Hospital
  • Lead PharmD Ambassador
  • Secretary for PediaCATS
  • Secretary for Drug Information Association
  • Active member of APhA, AzPA, SCCP
  • Weekly Youth Coach Volunteer at Christ's Church of the Valley