Shirley Tan
@shirleytan2
Doctor of Pharmacy student with research and pharmacy practice experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy combining clinical pharmacy training with hands-on community pharmacy and research experience.
I have worked in retail pharmacy roles from cashier to certified pharmacy technician and pharmacy intern, supporting medication dispensing, patient interactions, and pharmacy operations.
In parallel, I contribute to academic research in a university biology department and have interned in optometry, developing cross-disciplinary clinical skills and patient care communication.
I bring bilingual abilities in Cantonese and Spanish, laboratory experience including site-directed mutagenesis, and a commitment to advancing patient-centered pharmacy practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)
Provided pharmacy services and assisted pharmacists with dispensing, patient counseling, and workflow management since October 2024 to improve medication safety and customer service.
UPResearch Student
University of the Pacific
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Conducted research in the Department of Biological Sciences, contributing to laboratory experiments and data analysis since August 2024 to support faculty-led projects.
ECStudent Intern
Eden Medical Center
Aug 2025 - Aug 2025 (0 months)
Undertook a student intern rotation in August 2025, participating in clinical pharmacy tasks and interdisciplinary care during the IPPE/APPE curriculum.
Student Intern
Safeway Pharmacy
Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)
Completed an introductory pharmacy practice experience from January 2025 to August 2025, gaining hands-on experience in dispensing and patient counseling.
WACertified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Dec 2023 - Oct 2024 (10 months)
Performed certified pharmacy technician duties from December 2023 to October 2024, supporting pharmacists with medication preparation, inventory control, and customer service.
Optometry Intern
East Bay Vision Center
Dec 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Supported optometric care from December 2021 to January 2024 by assisting with patient intake, vision screenings, and administrative tasks to enhance clinic efficiency.
WAPharmacy Cashier
Walgreens
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)
Handled front-end cashier and customer service responsibilities in the pharmacy from August 2023 to December 2023, improving transaction accuracy and patient interactions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy; Bachelor of Arts, Pharmacy; Applied Sciences
Activities and societies: Research student at University of the Pacific Department of Biological Sciences; pharmacy internships and experiential rotations (IPPE/APPE) and certified pharmacy technician experience.
Pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy with anticipated completion in May 2027 alongside a B.A. in Applied Sciences anticipated May 2027.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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