Sonika Tahiliani is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at the University of Rhode Island expected to graduate in May 2023. She has a 3.84 GPA and is a member of the Dean's List and Honors Program. Her experience includes internships at Walgreens and an independent pharmacy, where she assisted with COVID-19 testing. On campus, she mentors first-year students and holds leadership roles in pharmacy organizations focused on professional development, women in pharmacy, and fundraising. In her community, she volunteers with Rotaract International and Special Olympics.
Sonika Tahiliani is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at the University of Rhode Island expected to graduate in May 2023. She has a 3.84 GPA and is a member of the Dean's List and Honors Program. Her experience includes internships at Walgreens and an independent pharmacy, where she assisted with COVID-19 testing. On campus, she mentors first-year students and holds leadership roles in pharmacy organizations focused on professional development, women in pharmacy, and fundraising. In her community, she volunteers with Rotaract International and Special Olympics.
Sonika Tahiliani is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at the University of Rhode Island expected to graduate in May 2023. She has a 3.84 GPA and is a member of the Dean's List and Honors Program. Her experience includes internships at Walgreens and an independent pharmacy, where she assisted with COVID-19 testing. On campus, she mentors first-year students and holds leadership roles in pharmacy organizations focused on professional development, women in pharmacy, and fundraising. In her community, she volunteers with Rotaract International and Special Olympics.
Sonika Tahiliani is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at the University of Rhode Island expected to graduate in May 2023. She has a 3.84 GPA and is a member of the Dean's List and Honors Program. Her experience includes internships at Walgreens and an independent pharmacy, where she assisted with COVID-19 testing. On campus, she mentors first-year students and holds leadership roles in pharmacy organizations focused on professional development, women in pharmacy, and fundraising. In her community, she volunteers with Rotaract International and Special Olympics.
EDUCATION & HONORS University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Major: Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate (PharmD), College of Pharmacy May 2023 Minor: Leadership Studies, College of Arts and Sciences Current GPA: 3.84/4.0 | Dean’s List, Honors Program, National Leadership Honor Society - Omicron Delta Kappa Languages: Fluent in English and Hindi CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES • Mental Health First Aider – National Council for Behavioral Health September 2019 – Present • CPR Certification – Basic Life Support February 2020 – Present • Immunization Certification November 2019 – Present • Rhode Island Intern License: PHI- 021338 – Rhode Island Department of Health July 2020 – Present • Georgia Intern License: PHI – 021338 – Georgia Department of Health PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE University Tour Guide – Office of Admissions – URI Fall 2018 – Present • Present 1.5 hour tours to prospective students and visitors, answer questions & represent the university positively Information Desk Consultant – Memorial Union – URI September 2018 – Present • Provide excellent customer service and assist students, faculty and parents with any questions concerning URI. Pharmacy Intern – Walgreens, Marietta, Georgia June 2020 – July 2020 • Calculated dosages, dispensed medications, prepared labels, and filled prescriptions for approval by pharmacist • Utilized the pharmacy’s proprietary computer system to access prescription information including patient and prescriber data, drug selection, prescription interpretation, and insurance billing Pharmacy Intern – Physician’s Pharmacy, Austell, GA May 2020 – July 2020 • Project Director for Covid-19 Testing – conducted daily training meetings on testing procedures • Advertised the testing site, pre-packaged test kits, tested over 1000 people, and sent completed test kits to labs LEADERSHIP Resident Academic Mentor - RAM College of Pharmacy - URI September 2019 – Present • Active resource in the residential hall for 150 first year pharmacy students as they transition to college • Conduct programs aimed at academic success, civic engagement, intrapersonal development, and equity/inclusion URI 101 Mentor September 2018 – Present Training Coordinator for Mentor Team (Spring 2019 – Present) • Mentor a mandatory introductory course for 45 first year students to help acclimate them to the university setting • Plan and facilitate activities or presentations on professionalism, involvement, time-management and other skills • Training Coordinator reviews mentor applications, interviews potential candidates, and conducts training sessions Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity September 2018 – Present Pride Chair (Spring 2019 – Present) • A professional pharmaceutical fraternity focused on promoting women whilst raising funds for philanthropy, conducting professional development workshops and leading health education programs on the community • Pride Chair organizes bonding activities for members, arranges sister gifts, coordinates yearly retreat Phi Lambda Sigma – Pharmacy Leadership Society February 2020 – Present Treasurer, Fundraising Chair • Responsible for raising funds, managing the revenue and expenses, creating quarterly finance reports COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Rotaract International - University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Fall 2017 – Present • Sponsored an underprivileged family, donated food for homeless children, worked with Best Buddies and at elementary schools, prepared Welcome Day breakfast for families, granted Wish Lists for those in need. Indian Student Association - University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Fall 2017 – Present Special Olympic – Polar Plunge, Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett, RI February 2018 Leadership Institute – University of Rhode Island Fall 2018 • Leadership retreat focused on building leadership and interpersonal skills, diversity and inclusiveness training as well as building relationships between first year students, upperclassmen and faculty