Student Testimonials

Stephanie Youn

Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea

During my fourth year, I have had the unique and amazing opportunity to complete an international APPE rotation at Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul, South Korea. From my 6 weeks in this foreign institution, I was able to rotate through various departments, including the outpatient, inpatient, oncology, and pediatric pharmacies, in addition to the IV room, drug information, purchasing, and investigational drugs.

From this APPE, I was able to get a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of pharmacists in a foreign country. It was a very meaningful experience because I not only strengthened my clinical knowledge, but also gained a broader perspective by being able to compare the pharmacy workflows in different countries.

I also learned to be more mindful of different cultural backgrounds of patients, as this has many implications on various drug food interactions or drug drug interactions. This experience has shaped how I approach both patient care and the pharmacy workflow in general.

Sarina Jenkins

Juliusspital, Wurzburg, Germany

Juliusspital

• Hospital created in 1576 by the Prince-Bishop Julius of Wurzburg
• Location includes the hospital and a winery in the cellar
• Lab-based rotation evaluating

Basic course

• Introduction to chemistry, biology, and physics

Main course- pharmaceutical content

• Medicinal chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology
• Drug analysis
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical biology (medicinal plants)
• Pharmaceutical technology (formulations- labs)
• Practical year- two 6 month rotations, can go abroad