Sarah Lawrence

Sarah Lawrence, PharmD, is an independent pharmacy educational consultant and freelance writer. She works as a medical grant writer for PharmCon, publisher of FreeCe.com. She recently finished a term as national president of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council. Dr. Lawrence earned her BA in political science and MA in higher education from the University of Louisville. After working in the field of nonprofit administration for several years, she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Sullivan University College of Pharmacy in 2011. She also completed a PGY-1 Residency in community practice at Sullivan University.

Women in Pharmacy: Gretchen Garofoli, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS

August 16, 2022March 11, 2021 by Sarah Lawrence

Dr. Gretchen Garofoli earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Pittsburgh and … Read more

Pharmacy Careers You May Not Have Considered

December 19, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

This article is the third in a series on pharmacy careers. In Part 1, we … Read more

Pharmacy Careers from A to Z, Part 2

September 6, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

The landscape of pharmacy practice is rich and diverse. Pharmacists are making their mark throughout … Read more

Q&A with Dr. Nicole Lovullo, Community Pharmacist and Medical Writer

June 23, 2022August 7, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

Dr. Nicole Lovullo’s career has traveled a path that is both conventional and unexpected for … Read more

Pharmacy Careers from A to Z, Part 1

July 31, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

The community pharmacist working in the corner drugstore may be the most visible and best-known … Read more

Q&A with Dr. Maria Vasquez, Specialty Pharmacist

August 23, 2022July 18, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

Dr. Maria Vasquez completed her undergraduate studies in biochemistry and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy … Read more

Q&A with Krista Cira, PharmD, Pediatric Pharmacist

June 23, 2022March 27, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

Dr. Krista Cira completed her pre-pharmacy studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Doctor … Read more

Q&A with Janan Sarwar, PharmD, Director of Content Development, APhA

June 23, 2022January 30, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

Dr. Janan Sarwar completed a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology from … Read more

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences: What Students Should Expect

February 27, 2019December 14, 2011 by Sarah Lawrence

Read on for advice on how to maximize your learning in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences.

Getting the Most Out of Your Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

February 27, 2019September 4, 2011 by Sarah Lawrence

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) make up a major portion of the pharmacy school curriculum, and are an opportunity for pharmacy students to see the practical application of what they have learned in their classroom coursework. Most schools require a total of one year of APPE, although some schools may require more or longer rotations. APPE rotations provide students with opportunities for active learning through exposure to actual pharmacy practice settings and allow students to refine and reinforce their knowledge and skills in patient care, problem solving and decision making.