Career Path of a Clinical Research Pharmacist at UCLA Health
David's career path began with "lab assistant" work and sales roles alongside military service as a medic in Korea. This experience, followed by retail pharmacy work where David gained valuable "knowledge of public health and what kind of drugs are being sold the most," ultimately led to their current role as a Clinical Research Pharmacist at UCLA Health, focused on cancer research.
Career Exploration, Military Experience, Pharmaceutical Sales, Retail Pharmacy, Cancer Research
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David Park
Clinical Research Pharmacist
UCLA Health
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Medical, Sciences & Related
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
International Student
Video Highlights
1. He worked as a lab assistant and sales representative for drug companies during college.
2. He served in the military as a medic in Korea.
3. He gained retail pharmacy experience before transitioning to cancer research at UCLA Health
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Please include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
Sure. I'm currently a research pharmacist at UCLA Health. Prior to my pharmacy experience, throughout college, I was a lab assistant.
I also worked as a sales representative for drug companies. Additionally, I took a hiatus to serve in the military in Korea as a medic.
After my pharmacy career, I started in retail pharmacy. There, I gained more knowledge of public health and which drugs were sold most frequently in local communities.
I wanted to advance my career at a larger institution, which led me to cancer research at UCLA Health.
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