Samreen Jamil

Hometown: Peoria, AZ
 

Why did you choose to get your PharmD Degree?

I chose to get my PharmD because I feel like it is the perfect mixture of treatment based clinical knowledge and patient centered care. As a PharmD student, I get the opportunity to learn not only about every medication that is out there, but also how to administer that medication and to look at the patient as a whole.  

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

The University of Arizona COP feels like a little family. On my first tour, I could tell that the faculty in the COP truly want their students to succeed. They offer essential support needed to make this rigorous program easier.

What are you most excited about in the versatile WORLD of Pharmacy?

I am very excited to start applying my hard earned knowledge. I am working hard and will continue working harder throughout this program to be able to give my future patients a competent pharmacist. I can't wait to see where my education will take me!

What are your career interests?

After graduation, I am interested in clinical pharmacy. I would also like to provide education and resources to remote areas of the world where healthcare is not prioritized. Potentially, I would love to do vaccine campaigns and help with humanitarian aid in underdeveloped countries. 

What advice would you give to a prospective PharmD student?

Do not isolate yourself. Make friends, get to know your professors better and apply for leadership positions in clubs. Your mental health is always your top priority so surround yourself with people that make you happy. The friends you make in pharmacy school could potentially be life long friends. 

On and off-campus involvement

• E-Board positions:
  - National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA): Director of finances and fundraising 
  - Student Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SSHP): VP of public relations 
  - Student Association of Specialty Pharmacy (SASP): Director of social media and management
• Other clubs:
  - PediaCats 
  - PharmAssist (P2 representative for Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
  - Middle Eastern Pharmacy Student Association
• Volunteering:
  - Hypertension booth at health fair
  - Diabetes booth at health fair
  - Student Advisory Council (SAC) in Patient Assessment 816 and Therapeutics 860 course
  - NCODA NDMP donor registry volunteer
• Other:
  -Clinical Pocket Guide: Autoimmune Disorders publication: psoriasis chapter
  - Incoming teachers assistant for Self Care Therapeutics 812 Fall 2025 
  - Leadership in Pharmacy elective course under Dr. Lee
• Work experience:
  - CVS Health: 2020-2025 CPhT and pharmacy intern
  - Abrazo Hospital: 2025 pharmacy intern
• Off-campus involvement:
  - Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (ICCP) monthly mosque cleaning