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UK College of Pharmacy Class of 2018 Early Orientation May 23, 2014

UK College of Pharmacy Class of 2018 Early Orientation May 23, 2014. Nicole Keenan, M.A. Director of Student Success and Career Development. Academic Expectations & Career Development: A Prescription for Success Kelly M. Smith, PharmD Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs.

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UK College of Pharmacy Class of 2018 Early Orientation May 23, 2014

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  1. UK College of PharmacyClass of 2018Early OrientationMay 23, 2014

  2. Nicole Keenan, M.A. Director of Student Success and Career Development

  3. Academic Expectations & Career Development: A Prescription for Success Kelly M. Smith, PharmD Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs

  4. Pharmacy is different.

  5. Office of Academic and Student Affairs • Pre-pharmacy/Recruitment • Admissions • Academic Affairs • Registration, rules, records,financial aid, enrollment verifications • Student Services • Organizations, personal issues, student events, career guidance

  6. Pharmacy Dictionary COP = College of Pharmacy BPC = Room Prefixes PY1 = Professional Year One PPS = Pharmacy Practice and Science course prefix PHS = Pharmaceutical Sciences course prefix GLR, IPPE, APPE, PCL, APhA, KAPS…

  7. Academic Rules • Any grade less than a “C” causes your record to be reviewed by the Academic Performance Committee • Many courses do not include “D” options • Unprofessional behavior causes your actions to be reviewed by the Dean, Academic Performance Committee, and a College Behavioral Code Committee • Pharmacy students adhere to an Honor Code

  8. Tuition is payment for a chance to “prove” you can “earn” a degree.

  9. Guiding Tools • UK Student Rights and Responsibilities • Health Care Colleges Behavioral Code • College of Pharmacy • Website • Student Handbook • Bulletin • Technical Standards • Criminal Background Check/Drug Screen • Honor Code / Academic Rules of the University

  10. Academic Calendar • Different start and stop dates than rest of UK http://www.uky.edu/Registrar/AcademicCalendar.htm • Weekend and evening BLOCK exams • Off-campus experiential education • Weekend involvement • Housing & stipend if in AHEC Region • Out of regular hours activities • Last-minute schedule changes • Annualized tuition and billing

  11. Experiential Education • PPS928 – Summer PY1 • Community environment; 4 weeks • Pass/Fail grade options • PPS948 – Summer PY2 • Hospital environment; 4 weeks • Pass/Fail grade options • PPS99X – Summer, Fall, Spring PY4 • Mixed environments; 6 weeks x 7 • Honors/Pass/Fail grade options • Some elective areas of focus 11 semesters of study

  12. Differentiating Yourself 13,247 6,956 Number of Graduates 16% of prior year’s pharmacy graduates 3% of prior year’s pharmacy graduates Sources: AACP & ASHP Data; ACPE Projections (2010-3)

  13. Advanced Pharmacotherapy Gateway MBA MPA Maternal and Child Health Certificate Gerontology Certificate MS Pharmaceutical Sciences MPH Global Health Certificate Summer Research Program MSPAS Public Health Management Certificate PhD

  14. PharmD Dual Degree Programs • Independently operated by other UK units through the Graduate School* • Prerequisites • Admissions tests • Admissions process • Courseload and course requirements • Project requirements *MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences under auspices of College of Pharmacy

  15. PharmD Dual Degree Programs • Designed for simultaneous degree completion • MSPAS – graduation in August following 5 years of full-time coursework • 2 – 3 graduate courses each semester • MSPAS – full-time PA student during 4th year + integrated clinical rotations • Dual degree courses satisfy the 8 elective hours required for the PharmD degree

  16. Concentrated coursework in specific area of focus, resulting in formal academic certificate • Course credit requirements not as extensive as graduate degree • https://www.research.uky.edu/gs/CurrentStudents/grad_cert.html • Those that may appeal to Pharmacy students include: • Gerontology • Global Health • Maternal and Child Health • Public Health Management

  17. Educational Approach • Self-directed • High expectations • Mutual respect • Preparation to become a healthcare professional Make decisions that affect patients’ lives

  18. Curriculum • Combination of foundation knowledge and clinical skills • Heavy grounding in science • Large and small group learning approaches • Increasing rigor and complexity • #alwaysbelearning

  19. Personal Tips Communicate • Seek help and ask questions • Meet with faculty • Plan ahead • Check UK email account at least daily

  20. Be Professional • Punctual, prepared, neat, organized, responsible • Foster mutual respect • School is now your job

  21. PersonalTips • Take advantage of opportunities • Work with us to help you get the most out of your education Remove distractions

  22. Personal Tips Commit to making daily deposits, rather than withdrawals,in your professional bank account.

  23. Vows of a Pharmacy Student

  24. I realize what an important opportunity pharmacy school is for me. I realize it is impossible to cram for exams and perform well in pharmacy school. I realize it is impossible to miss sleep and perform well in pharmacy school. I realize it is impossible to miss class and perform well in pharmacy school.

  25. Therefore, I vow to: Attend class. Study every day. Eliminate distractions. Eat healthy meals. Exercise regularly. Maintain a healthy sleep schedule. Do all these things, especially during block exams. I will remember and uphold these vows.

  26. Invest yourself, not just your money, in these four years.

  27. “What I wish I knew…” Sarah Stump PharmD Candidate 2016

  28. Things I wish I knew… A few tips from the class of 2016

  29. What do I do this summer? • RELAX! ENJOY! • Make sure that you have a home • Roommate match-up sheet • Make sure that you have filed the appropriate paperwork for loans • UK Financial Aid Office (Funkhouser Building) • Make time to review your summer homework material for the first day (calculations assignment, medical terminology, common reading experience, etc.) • Apply for an Intern license with the KY Board of Pharmacy • Don’t wait too long before getting your immunizations • Ex. Hepatitis B is a 3 series shot! • Invite your family and friends to the Class of 2018 White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 15!

  30. What supplies will I need? • Turning Point Clicker • Kennedy’s Bookstore • Lock • Printer/Copier • Cheap ink! • Refillable cartridges • 2-sided print option • Laser printer • USB Drive • 5-function calculator • Sterile gown, scrubs • Parking pass, if necessary • Reliable alarm clock • Textbook list*

  31. How do I stay organized? • Purchase large binders for a whole block • Don’t try to carry 7 small binders • Make folders for each course on your desktop • File your notes back after every block • This makes life much easier during finals • File cabinet or binders • Planners are necessary

  32. What do I wear? • Every day • “Professional Dress” • Patient Care Labs • Non-sterile Compounding Labs • Specialized Patient Encounters • Scrubs • Sterile Compounding Labs

  33. How do I save money? • Be smart with your loan money • Get a roommate and look for cheap rent • Talk to your local bank • Budget planning • Student account services • Bring your own lunch (with utensils) • Microwaves available • Utilize your laptop for notes to save money on ink and paper • Stock up on groceries before blocks

  34. How do I stay balanced? • Johnson Athletic Center • Free for students! • Fitness classes • Trainers • Working • If you plan to work, be sure to plan your schedule ahead to accommodate block weekends • Find your “me” time • Celebrate after finishing a round of block exams

  35. Other Helpful Tips • Always carry a spare set of batteries for ARS clickers and calculators • Don’t blow off your first set of blocks • Leave your white coat, Drug Information Handbook, and other references in your locker • Get involved in something you enjoy doing • Get to know as many of your classmates as you can • Back up your computer often • Networking opportunities are endless • Time management is key • Keep a healthy perspective

  36. Student Organizations Seth Profitt PharmD Candidate 2017 seth.profitt@uky.edu

  37. What is SAC? • Student Advisory Council • Composed of student leaders. • Forum for the students to express their thoughts and concerns for the College.

  38. Organizations • KAPS – APhA, ASHP, NCPA • Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) • Kappa Psi • Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) • Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International (CPFI) • Rho Chi Society • Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS)

  39. Importance of Involvement • Improve your Professionalism and Leadership Skills • Networking • Volunteer Opportunities • Build Relationships

  40. Timothy S. Tracy, RPh, PhD Dean of the College of Pharmacy

  41. Experiential Education Dr. Anne Policastri Director, Experiential Education Program Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice and Science

  42. Experiential Education Rotations • IPPE I: PPS 928 Community Pharmacy Experience • IPPE II: PPS 948 Hospital Pharmacy Experience • APPE: PPS 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996 Requirements • Kentucky Pharmacy Intern Registration form • May count intern hours once accepted to College of Pharmacy • Read Intern information on Kentucky Board of Pharmacy website http://pharmacy.ky.gov/interninfo.htm • Drug Screenings • Background Checks • Immunizations • Begin Hepatitis B series by August 2014 to complete on time. • Do not get TB test prior to August 15, 2014 due to expiration during IPPE 2015

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