Bao Phan graduated from the Doctor of Pharmacy program in 2025.
What did you study at Jefferson?
Pharmacy.
Where are you from originally?
Da Nang, Vietnam.
Why did you choose Jefferson for your degree?
Jefferson offers many interdisciplinary opportunities and rotations at Jefferson locations. The campus location in the center city allows me to explore various restaurants and activities.
What was the best part of your time at Jefferson?
Meeting some of the most amazing friends and growing as an individual.
How has having a Jefferson degree prepared you for your career?
Jefferson College of Pharmacy has prepared me to think critically and holistically as a pharmacist. The curriculum emphasized the importance of integrating both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies, which shaped my patient-centered approach to care. Additionally, I had the opportunity to engage in outcomes-related research that prioritized the patient perspective.
What are you planning to do next?
I have accepted a post-doctoral fellowship with the Novartis Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Fellowship Program in partnership with Jefferson College of Population Health.
What’s something people would be surprised to find out about you?
I enjoy playing pickleball in my free time.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to our current students?
Never have tunnel vision, always keep your options open.