Jamal Noble ’24 was concerned about his ability to succeed in a doctoral program. Now he will continue his years of service in a new capacity: as a doctor of pharmacy. 

BY SARAH MURPHY

Jamal Noble ’24

When preparing to apply to pharmacy school, Jamal Noble ’24 did his research and considered a number of factors.

He looked closely at student NAPLEX and MPJE exam results, as well as job placements after graduation.

He narrowed in on the Southeast, knowing he wanted to be close to family. 

But deep down, Noble had his own personal concerns about whether or not he would be able to succeed in pharmacy school. 

“I was worried because I knew pharmacy school was challenging,” says Noble. “But PC was the perfect fit, and I’m forever grateful for the opportunity PCSP gave me to be a student.”

Earlier this month, Jamal Noble ’24 graduated from the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) with his doctorate. But he won’t just be launching his career as a pharmacist; he plans to continue as a service leader following his years serving at PC and the greater Clinton community.

Jamal Noble ’24 in PCSP White Coat

As a student, Noble was vice president of the PCSP Class of 2024, president of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association at PCSP, vice president of Phi Lambda Sigma at PCSP and a member of the PCSP honor council. He also served as a pharmacy student ambassador between 2021-2022. 

For Noble, what started out as a focus on pharmacy school test scores and geographic location grew into something more. Noble has a deep appreciation for the valuable opportunities that became available to him as a pharmacy student at PC, as well as the benefits he will take with him as he starts his career.

“PC is small,” says Noble. “This gives students an optimal environment to grow as a professional. Students are able to get very involved in the pharmacy profession and figure out what type of professional they are.”

Close relationships with faculty and the members of his cohort are also factors that stand out to Noble now that he has wrapped up his doctorate. He says PCSP has a family culture, and he knows he has a good network of pharmacy professionals and mentors that he can reach out to in the future. 

“Because of the smaller class sizes, the professor-student relationship is amazing,” says Noble. “The faculty really cater to the student pharmacist’s growth and are always willing to help. The faculty is very passionate about education, and they are always willing to provide extra resources to help students.”

Noble plans to continue giving his time in service, now in a new capacity. He will be working with underserved patients and helping to promote health literacy.

“Being in a rural community, I had the opportunity to provide service to an underserved patient population group at PC,” says Noble. “I was able to complete numerous community service activities and help make an impact in the community. I am confident that PCSP provided me with the resources to be successful.”

To learn more about the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, visit the school website.