Pre-Pharmacy Society October Club Meeting October 25, 2010 gmuprepharmacy@gmail

1. Hey!!! Sorry we missed you at our club mtg! Please read all slides for our updates ! Thanks! ;) Pre-Pharmacy Society October Club Meeting October 25, 2010 gmuprepharmacy@gmail.com

2. 81% Happy Change!

3. INTRODUCTION TO OFFICERS AND GUESTS

4. Pre-Pharmacy SocietyMission Statement “The Pre-Pharmacy Society (PPS) is committed to helping pre-professional students build their interest in the field of pharmacy. The organization promotes academic growth, service, leadership, and advocacy in engaging the student body.”

5. Member Benefits • 1. Learn about Pre-Pharmacy and Pharmacy Application Process • 2. Get advice and all your questions answered • 3. Opportunity to attend admission visit, field trips, info session and so much more! • 4. Eligible to participate in Membership Recognition Program and other awards application from Pre-Pharmacy Society Board

6. Member Benefits • 5. Eligible to participate in Pre-Pharmacy Mentoring Program. • 6. Leadership skill: Eligible to run for office and join Committee. • 7. Connection with Pre-Pharmacy Advisor and Admission Committee from Pharmacy Schools in our areas. • 8. Make Pre-Pharmacy friends! Study group! • 9. Receive free newsletters.

7. MRP AWARD Read bellow for more detail!

8. Why community service?! • “Community service demonstrates that you have the personal attributes desired in a health care professional. By placing yourself in situations where you are serving people in need, it shows that you are caring, compassionate, responsive, etc. The kind of community service you pursue can vary widely; ideally, you should be intensely involved with people in need over a period of time long enough so that you may have an impact.”

9. PPS Fundraising/Service Initiatives

10. November Upcoming Event 1. Love for Haiti November 11, 10am – 5pm. Sub II ballroom 2. PCAT study group 3. American Cancer Society Fundraising Check our facebook for more detail. We will send out emails to sign up and remind you about our events!

11. The Pre-Pharmacy Society of GMU GMUPrePharmacy@gmail.com Are you NOT on our listserv? Send us an email to get on club Listserv!

12. Here is a PowerPoint from speakers’ presentation Pre-pharmacy Info Session From your trusted student pharmacists @ SNPhA Important Disclaimer: Anything said or presented during this presentation does not guarantee admission to the MCV/VCU School of Pharmacy!!!

13. Overview • Review of the application process • The period after applying: • Interview preparation • Cost preparedness • The “Waiting” process • Financial aid and immunization timely completion • SNPhA’s Mentoring Program • The Pharmacy life Panel: in the perspective of a P3s at Inova campus.

14. SNPhA • Student National Pharmaceutical Association • The student organization that promotes the profession of pharmacy and healthcare in medically underserved communities. • Develops a positive image of minority healthcare professionals within the community.

15. Application process

16. Application Submission Disclaimer: the information provided is pertain to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle

17. Click Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle

18. Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle

19. Pre-requisite Courses Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle

20. Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle

21. Upcoming Test date: • January 22, 2011 • Deadline: 12/10/2010 • APPLY EARLY!!! • www.pcatweb.info

22. How do I Prepare PCAT?

23. Interview preparation

24. Be aware of Cost

25. The “Waiting” process

26. What’s next after an acceptance letter?

27. What’s next after an acceptance letter?

28. Need more guidance on your application process? • Sign up for the SNPhA Mentoring Program!!! • Pre-Pharmacy Students will be paired with a current pharmacy student at VCU School of Pharmacy. • SNPhA Mentor program is designed to help undergraduate pre-pharmacy students gain knowledge about Pharmacy School preparation or admission by forming an ongoing mentor relationship with current pharmacy students. • Please e-mail SNPhAInova Representative, Gina Lee, leeja8@vcu.edu. if you have any comments or concerns about the Pre-Pharmacy Mentorship Program • Please be sure to SIGN UP for a mentor on the available sign-up sheets!!! SNPhA Mentoring Program

29. Interested in being a SNPhA?! • Affiliated membership: $45 • Eligible to attend regional (in March) and national meeting (in July) • Good networking opportunity. • Shadowing pharmacy students and community service activities

30. Q&A • How was your application process to VCU Pharmacy School? • Applied early • Did you take PCAT before applying through PharmCAS? • Yes. However, not required. • What are your suggestions for PCAT • Sample exams on PCAT website • Your notes • What courses would you recommend for pharmacy school preparation? • Prerequisites • Immunology • Human Anatomy and Physiology • Medical Microbiology

31. Q&A • Are there any research related courses? • Yes! Scholarship classes throughout 1st to 3rd year • VCU offers combined degree program • Lots of research opportunity including, electives, and the summer fellowship program. • What career options that pharmacists have? • http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Pathways_Program&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=12183 • Consider joining professional organization as a pharmacy technician

32. Q&A • Interview Process and preparation • 2 interviews, each composed of 1 student and 1 faculty • Each interview lasts 20 minutes • Be a good listener and answer questions correctly. • Be yourself! • From 11am to 5pm including the tour of Richmond campus. • Student Doctor Network helped me to think about possible interview questions.

33. Q&A • Life in Pharmacy School • Curriculum: check the school’s website. • 18-22 credits per semester • Quizzes and exams almost every week. • Classes everyday. Lab once a week. • Time management is the key. • Last minute studying is a very bad idea. • Active in community services: Blood pressure screenings, blood glucose screenings, diabetes education, immunizations, etc. • Social events: Pharmacy School Semi-formal, MCV Winter Formal, and each student organization offers socials events.

34. Q&A • INOVA campus • Located at Inova Fairfax Hospital • A confirmation has to be made in the 2nd year spring semester • Class size: about 20 students • Great faculties and facilities