Bangor - Husson University expanded and started a pharmacy program in 2009.

Their capacity was 250 students and now one of those students has become a regional leader.

When Steve Carr arrived at the Husson University School of Pharmacy, he didn't know he'd be breaking new ground.

But in November, he was elected one of eight delegates in the country to represent pharmacy schools and students in New York and New England.

"I think it really speaks a great measure for the school to have a student elected in this position, this early it's almost unheard of at this point," Carr said. "It was a big question with my interview process, and the election process is, you're brand new. 'How do you think you can lead?' My answer is because I'm here trying to."

The 26 year old keeps in touch with all 16 pharmacy schools in his region.

"Our big thing is kind of keeping cohesive voice for the profession, next thing I work on is legislative action for the region and the country realistically," Carr said. "If a state's not allowing students to do immunizations for example I work with my students in that state to try to either get the laws changed or the rules changed so students can give immunizations or blood pressure readings, glucose testing or which ever other services we want to provide."

He considered pharmacy because a teacher at John Bapst told him his proficiency in chemistry could make him a natural at it, but he didn't know all he could accomplish as a pharmacist.

"There's a thousand different career paths that I never knew before I started in the field. I always thought hospital or retail, but there's more than that, and there's a lot of room for political work whether it's advocacy or maybe running for political office."

"I know for myself, I'll be working to lead the practice of pharmacy in the state of Maine over the next few years."

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