“My name is Caleb Rich and I am from Swainsboro, Georgia. I have wanted to be a pharmacist from a young age, and to see my goal coming to fruition is extremely fulfilling.

A few of my passions in pharmacy include patient advocacy, direct patient care, and disease state management.

I hope to pursue a residency position after graduation and eventually work in ambulatory care.

Thank you to the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation for playing a part in my journey.”

“I am Erica Wong, PCOM student pharmacist. The GPHA and PCOM-Georgia is like another part of my family that has helped me grow along this journey to my pharmacy profession.

As a Carlton Henderson scholar recipient, this will continue to motivate me to expand my knowledge in the pharmaceutical field and to seek new opportunities everyday.”

“I am Benjamin Hightower, UGA student pharmacist. Upon graduation I am eager to begin practice at an independent pharmacy. I’m passionate about designing and implementing enhanced clinical services.

This coupled with strategic management of pharmacy operations and building meaningful relationships with patients, is what I believe to be the recipe for success, that will carry our
niche forward into innovation, longevity, and better patient outcomes.

I am honored to be a recipient of the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation scholarship!”

“My name is Kaitlyn Moss and I am a student pharmacist at Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy. I am from a small town called Perry, Georgia.

I am fortunate to receive the Neil L. Pruitt, Sr. Entrepreneurship Scholarship, from the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation that will help me to achieve my goals as I strive to be an advocate for 
the profession of pharmacy as well as a voice for my community.”

“My name is Samantha Sharpe, UGA student pharmacist, and I am from Dublin, Georgia. I am humbled and honored to have been selected to receive this prestigious scholarship. I am passionate about pharmacy, and I will take full advantage of this opportunity by giving my heart and soul to this career and my future patients. I am currently pursuing a career in independent/community pharmacy and am excited to make an impact in my community and the world in my day-to-day work.”

“My name is Courtney Smith, PCOM student pharmacist. As I continue to pursue my goals, more so than ever during such challenging times, I am empowered to help make a difference in the world of healthcare through service. It is an honor to be a recipient of the Regina Baird scholarship and my future goals include overcoming health disparities, making a positive impact on my community, and doing whatever I can to aid patients in their overall health and well being. We strive for interdisciplinary patient care and team based approach at PCOM, and I am excited to see what the future holds when we come together in practice. I sincerely appreciate this opportunity. “