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April 12, 2012. General Meeting. MS Walk. May 6, 2012 You can join and/or donate to our team through: http://sites.udel.edu/ prepharmacy Donate at our Trabant Kiosk on: 04/18/12 8:30am-10:30am 04/27/12 8:30am-10:30am 04/30/12 4:30pm-6:30pm 05/02/12 4:30pm-6:30pm.
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April 12, 2012 General Meeting
MS Walk • May 6, 2012 • You can join and/or donate to our team through: • http://sites.udel.edu/prepharmacy • Donate at our Trabant Kiosk on: • 04/18/12 8:30am-10:30am • 04/27/12 8:30am-10:30am • 04/30/12 4:30pm-6:30pm • 05/02/12 4:30pm-6:30pm
Executive Board Positions • Executive Board Positions will be available for Fall 2012. • President, Vice President, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Secretary, and Webmaster. • The descriptions for these jobs will be in the minutes for this meeting. • If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email: • Vanessa Carranza: carranza@udel.edu • You will be asked a couple questions through email to see what you can contribute to the club. • Please contact her in the next week
WHY PHARMACY? • Plays an important role in healthcare • One of the best paid and most appreciated profession • Recession proof career
BEFORE DECIDING… • Volunteering or Internship (http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/education/internship.asp) • Shadowing a pharmacist • Working as a pharmacy technician or clerk • Hospital • Clinical • Nuclear • Academia • Research • Pharmaceutical Industry • Consulting • Doing your own personal investigate into career opportunities as a pharmacist
REQUIREMENTS • Completed or be in the process of concluding all prerequisite • Most school require: • a minimum of 3.0 GPA • PCAT
PHARMACY Degree Graduate programs Pharmaceutical Chemistry Toxicology Pharmacy Administration Pharmacology • Four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (pharm.D.) • Six-year
SPECIALTIES • Academic Pharmacists • Ambulatory Pharmacist • Clinical Pharmacist • Community/Retail Pharmacists • Government Pharmacists • Home Care Pharmacists • Hospital Pharmacists • Hospital Pharmacists • Independent Pharmacist • Industrial Pharmacists • Managed Care Pharmacist • Nuclear Pharmacist • Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmacists • Radiopharmacists • Research Pharmacists
USEFUL LINKS • http://www.gopharmacyschools.com/ • http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/
What are some important qualities to look for in a school? • Different degree programs • Accreditation and tuition rates • Required prerequisite courses and criteria for applicants
Where can I find lists of Pharmacy schools? • The website below is an interactive map you can use to find schools in the state(s) you are interested in: • http://www.aacp.org/RESOURCES/STUDENT/Pages/SchoolLocator.aspx • Us News Top ranked schools for 2012 • #1 University of California- San Francisco CA 4.6 • #2 University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill NC 4.5 • #3 University of Minnesota – Minneapolis MN 4.4 • #4 University of Texas – Austin TX 4.3 • #5 University of Kentucky – Lexington KY 4.2 • #5 University of Wisconsin – Madison WI 4.2 • For a full list you can visit: • http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/pharmacy-rankings
The PCATs • In 2012-2013, the PCAT will be offered in July, September, and January • It is taken electronically and contains a verbal, biology, chemistry, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, and two writing sections. • After the exam you will receive a preliminary Score Report immediately.
PharmCAS • Applications are submitted through PharmCAS which is a common application which most pharmacy schools use • PharmCAS opens in June which is when you can start working on your application • References, transcripts, GPAs, and application fees (expect supplemental fees) will all be sent through PharmCAS
Questions • When should I start my PharmCAS application? • How do I send a transcript to PharmCAS? • How do I have a professor send a recommendation to PharmCAS?
Questions • How many times can I take the PCATS? • How much does the PCAT cost? • What are some ways to study for the PCAT?
How should I prepare for the Interview? • Dress Attire • Dress to impress, look professional (business suits, dress shoes, etc.) • Preparation • Make sure you have everything ready the night before, interviews are usually early in morning • Make a list of things you need to do beforehand • Give yourself enough time and be aware of morning rush hour traffic • Know the address, how to get there, where to park, and know phone number to call just in case
What should I know for the interview? • For the actual interview • Review your application, essay, and things you want to emphasize about yourself • Know the pre-requisites you’ve completed for the school and the ones planned for future • Think of questions to ask them • Research the school, area, and program • Relax, be yourself, be confident • Know what you’re heading into ahead of time by going to http://studentdoctor.net/reference-materials/interview-feedback/ • Click on “Pharmacy schools” • Find school you are interviewing at • Has tons of information about the interview and school • Including questions, tips, interview type and length • Tour and travel information for surrounding area • KNOW: why pharmacy, why this school, and why they should accept you.