International APPE Experience Spain, Barcelona, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Paul I sought out an International APPE in Barcelona because I wanted to expand my perspective on healthcare beyond the U.S. system and deepen my understanding of global health dynamics. I’ve always believed that effective healthcare is inherently collaborative and increasingly globalized, especially… Read More
International APPE Experience, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland While studying pharmacy, I served as a Spanish medical interpreter and a volunteer in the pharmacy patient encounter program at Clínica Esperanza, a primary care clinic that serves uninsured and underserved Hispanic or Latinx patients in Memphis. This is where my interest in ambulatory care and psychiatry… Read More
University of Toronto Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyToronto, Canada I chose to pursue an International APPE to gain a broader perspective on global healthcare systems and pharmacy practice beyond the United States. This opportunity allowed me to experience different practice types/environments and learn more about international pharmacy initiatives. Of course, exploring another country was a… Read More
Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand I chose to pursue an International APPE because I wanted to immerse myself in diverse cultures and gain firsthand insight into how pharmacy is practiced outside of the United States. As a first-generation Thai-American, applying for the Thailand International APPE was particularly meaningful to me. This opportunity enabled me to… Read More
Jylexus BurksP2 PharmD Student, UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy My commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities inspired me to pursue the Rural Health Certificate from the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. Growing up in Southeast Alabama significantly influenced this decision, as I witnessed the unique barriers faced by rural… Read More
