TTUHSC Summer Pharmacy Camp

Registration Now Open for TTUHSC Summer Pharmacy Camp

Registration is open for Rx Summer Camp at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy. Rx Summer Camp is a STEM-driven college-prep experience designed for high school students interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 23 to 25 at the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, located at 1300 South Coulter St.

“The immersive day camp experience will allow students to participate in laboratory activities, career exploration sessions, projects, simulations and campus tours,” Krystal Haase, Pharm.D., regional dean of the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, said. “Activities will help students discover the sciences behind medications and learn the key roles that pharmacists play in health care.”

Camp registration is $90. Scholarships are available based on need. To register, visit https://bit.ly/rxsummercamp. Applications must be received by June 6.

“I am excited to inspire and make connections with the future of the pharmacy profession during this innovative experience here in the Panhandle,” Haase said. “We hope

opportunities like this will help expand the footprint of pharmacy practice, education, research and service in our region.”

According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of pharmacists is projected to grow 5% from 2023 to 2033. Approximately 14,200 openings for pharmacists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. These projections reflect evolving roles for pharmacists, including greater involvement in health care teams and expanded responsibilities in medication management and patient care services.

“Pharmacists do so much more than just fill prescriptions,” Haase said. “As medication experts, they educate patients and promote wellness. They also collaborate with physicians and other health professionals across various settings to ensure that medications are optimized to achieve the best possible health outcomes. As the health care landscape evolves, pharmacists are poised to grow their impact in communities across the country.”

The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy aims to train future health care leaders in pharmacy and research. The school is the only TTUHSC school headquartered on the TTUHSC campus in Amarillo.

Meaghan Collier

Director of Community Engagement | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo | External Relations

Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy | Room 325
1400 South Coulter | STOP: 230 | Amarillo, TX 79109
meaghan.collier@ttuhsc.edu
C: 806-681-6274