ANTHONY EMMOTT
4 TH YEAR PHARMACOLOGY

So you become a pharmacist right?...
Pharmacology
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Undergraduate Science
Degree
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Theoretical
Study of drugs & How they interact with our body
 Careers:
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Research
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Pharmaceutical companies
Academia
Further education
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Medicine
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Dentistry
Pharmacy
 Professional School
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Clinical Application
Do learn about pharmacology
Patient Interaction
 Become a pharmacist

PCTH Lectures
 Many different instructors
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Pros and cons
 Super Interesting
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Physiology  Pathophysiology  Pharmacology
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Receptor + Substrate  Effect

An Example
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Physiology: understanding how the airway works
Pathophysiology: understanding an asthmatic’s airway
Pharmacology: coming up with a way to improve the asthmatic’s airway
Pharmacology:
β
2
-adrenergic receptor agonist
(Salbutamol) dilates the bronchiole muscle

PCTH Lab
 Exciting, hands-on techniques
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Cannulations
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Anesthesia
 Small groups
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Lab reports…
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Individual vs. Group
 Debates

 Calendar
 Average
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Safe: > 90%
Cool! How do I get in?
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Talk to Dr. Karim karim@interchange.ubc.ca

Thank you!