VSHP Membership Spotlight

Rucha Bond

 

What initially motivated you to join VSHP?

 

Before moving into an administrative role at VCU SoP, I was a residency trained ambulatory care practitioner. I have always found ASHP and the state associated organizations of VSHP to be my clinical home for professional activities.

 

 

Where did you go to pharmacy school?

 

The University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy

 

Where have you trained or worked?

 

Lovelace Sandia Health System; Albuquerque, NM

The University of New Mexico School of Pharmacy; Albuquerque, NM Belmont University School of Pharmacy; Nashville, TN

Tullahoma Drug Store; Tullahoma, TN

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy; Richmond, VA

 

 

Describe your current area of practice and practice setting:

 

I am currently the Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Associate Professor at VCU School of Pharmacy

 

What advice would you give to student pharmacists?

 

FInd your passion in the practice of pharmacy and use that passion to better your community.

 

Do you have any special interests or hobbies outside of work?

 

Running, Orange Theory (gym), reading, movies, chauffeur for my 3 kids

What is your favorite place to vacation?

 

Hawaii