Student pharmacists are asked to do a lot. From helping volunteer in community health fairs and wellness events to making sure medications are made and delivered on time, all while learning the core competencies to become a licensed pharmacist. Students hear, see, and may even be experiencing stress and burnout that can lead to failing to take the necessary steps to address and take care of our physical and mental health and well-being. One area though that is not always mentioned in these conversations is financial well-being.

Meet Gracie Manis, a final-year PharmD candidate at South College School of Pharmacy. 

Student pharmacists dedicate countless hours to mastering pharmacotherapy, patient counseling, and clinical decision making. Yet, one crucial aspect of the profession often goes overlooked—advocacy.