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Career Center: Pharmacist
February 04, 2008
- “What I like best about my work is that I am able to contribute to the mission of the NIH – to improve the health of people globally, through the advances made in science and medical research. ”
– Leslie Adams, Pharm. D., Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
- What You’ll Do: Pharmacists distribute prescription drugs to individuals.
Job Description. - Where You’ll Work: Drug stores, hospitals, private pharmacies.
- How Much School: +4 years (at least doctorate)
- What You’ll Make: $94,520
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