Ian Gray, Class of 2029

Hey Everyone! I’m originally from the Bronx but currently live in Teaneck, NJ. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and went on to get my Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers University. Throughout undergrad, I knew I wanted to work in medicine and ended up leading an organization focused on providing support and guidance to freshmen and sophomores on their goal of getting to their desired healthcare graduate school, whether it be medical, pharmacy, or dental school. I also participated in a pharmaceutical research program at Pfizer’s Chesterfield, MO campus, which ended up being my first exposure to the pharmacy profession outside of being a patient.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I ended up working as a Patient Care Technician in an Emergency Room, which made me realize exactly how much I wanted to keep working in patient care. I ended up choosing pharmacy because it allows me to balance my love of science with my passion for healthcare. Learning more about the field of pharmacy at TCOP has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my time here, and I can’t wait to see what else is in store! Outside of school, I’m very big into sports and spend most of my time playing either baseball, basketball, or soccer, as well as traveling the world! As of writing this, I’ve been to 29 countries and have plans to visit many more! The transition to pharmacy school can be challenging, so feel free to reach out to me or any of the other ambassadors with any questions. Looking forward to meeting you all and helping with your transition in any way I can!