Student Profile: Peaches Brown's Journey in Belmont's PharmD Program

Expanding health care horizons  

To better understand the distinctive qualities of Belmont's pharmacy education, we connected with current students about their experiences in the PharmD program. For Peaches Brown, her journey at Belmont has gone beyond traditional pharmacy training, combining international health care exposure, clinical excellence and leadership development to prepare her for a meaningful impact in the profession. 

Student Profile  

Name: Peaches Brown  

Program: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)  

Notable Experiences: Study abroad in Barcelona, Medical mission to Honduras, Clinical rotations at Ascension Saint Thomas West and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Member of Phi Lambda Sigma Honor Society and Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity 

The Challenge  

Peaches Brown sought a pharmacy program that would provide more than clinical knowledge — one that would offer global perspectives, leadership development and personalized educational experiences aligned with her health care interests. 

The Solution  

Brown found Belmont's PharmD program offered three key elements crucial to her development: 

1. Global Health Care Perspective  

"My study abroad experience in Barcelona, Spain, and medical mission trip to Honduras broadened my perspective on global health care," Brown said.  

These international experiences revealed how cultural contexts, resources, and health care delivery systems vary worldwide, preparing her to address health care disparities with greater cultural sensitivity. 

2. Hands-On Clinical Excellence  

Brown noted: "My rotations in the Medical ICU at Ascension Saint Thomas West and Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center provided hands-on experience in complex patient care, allowing me to apply my knowledge in real-time while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams." 

3. Leadership Development  

"Belmont's emphasis on leadership in pharmacy aligns with my passion for making a broader impact in health care. Through opportunities like Phi Lambda Sigma Honor Society and Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity, I've cultivated leadership, service and professional development skills," Brown said.  

The Results  

Brown's experience in Belmont's program has transformed her both professionally and personally by: 

• Enhancing her critical thinking through research projects 

• Developing her confidence, resilience and adaptability 

• Cultivating a stronger sense of purpose in pharmacy 

• Building practical skills through multidisciplinary collaboration 

Key Takeaway  

"I entered Belmont with a passion for pharmacy, but I am leaving with a stronger sense of purpose and a clearer vision for my future," Brown reflected. "Belmont has challenged and supported me in ways that have shaped me into a more capable, compassionate, and driven pharmacist ready to make a meaningful impact in the profession." 

Next Steps  

Ready to begin your pharmacy journey at Belmont? Contact our admissions team to learn more about our PharmD program: 

• Schedule a campus visit 

• Speak with current students and faculty 

• Learn about global opportunities 

• Explore financial aid options