USciences Bulletin - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

THE BULLETIN: THE CLASS OF 2012 PAGE 7
Anita Sharma PharmD’12, York, Pa.
Growing up in a small town, ANITA
SHARMA was drawn to the urban environment
of PCP and the various connections
that PCP had with other healthcare
sites. What she did not realize at the time
was that she would find her calling.
“I always knew that I wanted to
help people get the most out of
their medications,” she said. After
graduation she moved on to an
ambulatory care residency at The
University of Minnesota. “I can
picture what I want to do—taking
care of patients and making sure that
they are getting the most out of their
medications. It is a simple concept.”
Perhaps more importantly, through her
exposure to the profession through
PCP, Sharma understands that as the
profession of pharmacy evolves, it is in
need of individuals who can provide
leadership in the direct delivery of
pharmaceutical care to patients, expansion
of pharmaceutical care practices,
development of reimbursement models
for pharmaceutical care, and practicebased
research in pharmaceutical care,
as well as provide effective education in
pharmaceutical care to pharmacy students
and practitioners.
“Remember, our job as pharmacists
will always revolve around patient
care,” she said.
“I always knew that I wanted to
help people get the most out of
their medications.”
Anita Sharma PharmD’12
Daniel Hagaman C’09, MS’12 (chemistry), Hammonton N.J.
“Whether it is for the next
stage of your career or for your
research project, be prepared.”
Daniel Hagaman C’09, MS’12
DANIEL HAGAMAN did not have to
worry about relocating after he earned
his BS in chemistry in 2009; he decided
to stay right here at USciences to
work with his research advisor Dr.
ALEXANDER SIDORENKO.
“All of my abilities as a scientist I owe to
Dr. Sidorenko,” Hagaman said proudly.
He pointed to the ability to present his
research around the country at national
meetings and his training in performing
cutting-edge research at USciences
that will allow him to transition into
any lab or group as the part of his
education that has the most impact.
“I am really proud of my publications
in scientific journals. After all of your
hard work, it is really nice to see your
work published,” he said.
His master of science degree is just
another step for Hagaman, who has
set his sights on a PhD—though likely
at another institution—and a future in
industry or academia.
He advises fellow students to have a
plan at all times: “Whether it is for the
next stage of your career or for your
research project, be prepared.”