Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences student Bailey Hall spent two days learning from pharmacists and executives at LEO Pharma’s U.S. headquarters in Madison, New Jersey, after being selected for a national student shadowing experience through the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP).
Hall, a PharmD/MSPH candidate in the Class of 2029, was the only student selected by the AMCP Carolinas Affiliate, which represents North Carolina and South Carolina. She joined 12 other pharmacy students from across the country for the Aug. 24–25 experience.
“I am incredibly grateful to the AMCP Carolinas Affiliate for selecting me for this experience,” Hall said. “I was proud to represent Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and the states of North Carolina and South Carolina among such an incredibly talented and motivated group of pharmacy students.”
During the program, Hall learned from professionals working across numerous areas of the pharmaceutical industry, including medical strategy, market access, health economics and outcomes research, and medical science liaison roles. The students also participated in workshops designed to help them apply what they learned to their educational journeys and future career plans.
“From medical strategy, to market access, to health economics and outcomes research, to medical science liaison roles, and every area in between, we gained personal insight into the impactful roles of pharmacists in the industry,” Hall said. “We then had the chance to workshop our skills and knowledge to apply what we learned to our educational journeys and future career paths, ensuring we left with tangible takeaways for continuous advancement as future pharmacy professionals.”
The experience aligned closely with Hall’s growing interest in managed care and the pharmaceutical industry. She serves as president-elect of Campbell’s student chapter of AMCP and previously participated in the AMCP Carolinas Affiliate mentor-matching program, meeting regularly with a senior clinical pharmacist practicing in managed care.
Hall also gained experience this summer as a corporate pharmacy intern with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. In addition, she works as a certified pharmacy technician with UNC Health Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy.
“Entering my P2 year, my goal is to connect managed care, investigational drug services and community pharmacy experiences into a tighter understanding of how patient care is driven by collaboration between pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacies and payers,” Hall said. “Exposure behind the scenes at LEO Pharma strengthened my perspective on how manufacturer operations affect medication access and healthcare delivery.”
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is a professional association focused on helping patients access safe, effective and affordable medications. Its affiliates provide regional networking, education and professional development opportunities for pharmacists, healthcare professionals and students.
At Campbell, Hall is involved in several professional and student organizations. In addition to her AMCP leadership role, she serves as vice president of spiritual growth for Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, events chair for the Phi Lambda Sigma Alpha Zeta Chapter and co-chair of the American Pharmacists Association’s OTC Medicine Safety initiative. She is also a PharmD student ambassador and a graduate student employee with CPHS Communications & Marketing.
Hall said the LEO Pharma experience strengthened her enthusiasm for the profession and the wide range of opportunities available to pharmacists.
“My academic and experiential education is driven by my desire to become a pharmacist who understands the full process of medication development, delivery and use,” Hall said. “I want to contribute to initiatives that improve access, quality and, ultimately, patient care.”
She added, “I am returning to pharmacy school this semester with a renewed passion for the profession and excitement for the career opportunities that await within managed care and the pharmaceutical industry.”
