Meet...John
Name: John Petit.
Department:
Pharmacy.
How long at MUSC: 6 ½ years.
Family: Wife of 28 years, Angel; daughters, Mei Ling, 27, Mei Lan, 23 and son, James, 10.
Favorite sport to watch on TV: Football.
Favorite book: “Piercing the Darkness,” by Frank Peretti.
Favorite restaurant: Magnolia's.
Least favorite chore: Yard work.
Favorite place in the Lowcountry: Isle of Palms.
Worst habit: Snacking on ice cream.
What do you find most rewarding about your job? Helping patients get the medication they need and cannot afford. Last year, we received approximately $12.5 million worth of medicine directly from pharmaceutical companies.
What is your biggest challenge? Dealing with a huge variety of patients, symptoms and illnesses.
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Finding a fulfilling second career after 24 years in the Air Force.
What do you do in your free time? I like running and slow pitch softball.
If you suddenly had a free day, what would you do? Go and play golf with the guys!
Characteristic you admire in others: Determination—people that don't give up.
Something people don't know about you: I am a very private person - I love my grandchildren.
Words of advice: "Check
Six!"