Adapted from “Expected Attributes of Entering Pharmacy Students” PHARM. D. PROGRAM – Auburn University. Harrison School of Pharmacy Alabama U.S.A.

In a nutshell…..

A good pharmacist needs to have… Humanistic Caring Skills Interest in human being Professional Commitment High priorities in patient care Confidence Ability to independently make decisions Faith in judgement

And… Independence/ Motivation Towards a self-directed learning and pursuit of continuous professional development. Adaptive attitude Ability to adjust to new conditions in a professional discipline that is rapidly changing.

And … Communicative skills Effective interpersonal skills Communicating technical information to improve patient’s health care