Sierra Schmiedt, PharmD, wanted to push herself as an individual and experience health care outside of the United States. Tony Tran, PharmD, wanted to build on a favorable study abroad experience as a high school student and visit the country of his heritage. That is how then-South Dakota State University student pharmacists ended up in Vietnam for 5 weeks for their final 2024 APPE rotations.

With the new year comes the thought of New Year’s resolutions. This time of year is one of my favorites as it brings the feeling of a fresh start and gives a gentle nudge to self-reflect on the year prior.

Meet Grace Thompson, a third-year PharmD candidate at the University South Carolina College of Pharmacy.