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Youjin Shin

Youjin Shin

Boston,MA

Summary

I am truly honored and excited to apply for the CVS Health APPE program, as it represents a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of patient-centered innovation within one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations. As a fifth-year Pharm.D. student at MCPHS University, I have built a strong foundation in both clinical and community pharmacy practice. My bilingual proficiency in English and Korean has allowed me to effectively communicate with diverse patient populations, ensuring clarity and trust in healthcare delivery. Through my experience as a medical interpreter and clinical researcher at Samsung Medical Center in Korea, I gained valuable insight into interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice. Working as a pharmacy intern at both CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens has allowed me to gain practical insight into medication management, patient counseling, and operational efficiency in community pharmacy practice. These roles have taught me the value of accountability, teamwork, and adaptability in delivering high-quality care. I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to further develop these skills through CVS Health’s APPE program, where I can contribute to improving patient outcomes and supporting the organization’s mission to make healthcare more accessible and integrated.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions. (production)
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration. (DUR)

Medical Researcher, Interpreter

Samsung Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Interpreted medical consultations between Korean physicians and international patients, enhancing access to pharmaceutical care.
  • Helped bridge communication gaps to ensure accurate medication counseling and adherence, especially for non-Korean-speaking patients.
  • Contributed to pharmacy-related studies and translated drug information for cross-cultural communication.
  • Assisted with analysis of research data in collaboration with research department.
  • Strengthened global perspective on pharmaceutical care and public health.
  • Supervised data collection by core research staff.
  • Designed, constructed and implemented research proposals, protocols and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Life Science

Sogang University
Seoul, South Korea

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Boston, MA
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Science

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Boston, MA
12-2025

Skills

  • Prescription fulfillment
  • Insurance verification
  • Drug utilization review
  • Medication storage

Certification

  • Licensed pharmacy intern in MA
  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
  • Heartsaver Bloodborn Pathogens Course by American Heart Association
  • HeartCode BLS by American Heart Association

Languages

English
Professional Working
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
02.2025 - Current

Medical Researcher, Interpreter

Samsung Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Life Science

Sogang University

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy Science

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences