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WesternU College of Pharmacy Overview

Explore WesternU College of Pharmacy's comprehensive healthcare programs, luxury student housing, interprofessional education, and successful track record. Join us in advancing healthcare today!

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WesternU College of Pharmacy Overview

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  1. About WesternU • Comprehensive health sciences graduate institution • Pomona, CA • Founded in 1977 by Dr. Philip Pumerantz • Over 3,700 students enrolled • 9 colleges • 21 academic programs

  2. Mission The mission of Western University of Health Sciences is to produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and Biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities. “Skilled hands and compassionate hearts will continue to be the signature of all our graduates - exactly what is needed in health care today.” - Founding President Philip Pumerantz

  3. Degrees Offered • Doctorate Degree Programs • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – California (DO) • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Oregon (DO • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • Doctor of Pharmacy-International (PharmD) • Doctor of Physical Therapy-Advanced (DPT) • Doctor of Physical Therapy-Entry (DPT) • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Doctor of Optometry (OD)

  4. Degrees Offered • Master Degree Programs • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) • Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) • Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) • Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) • Certificate Programs • Family Nurse Practitioner (Post Masters FNP)

  5. Student Life • Southern California Location • Community Outreach • 90+ Student Clubs and Organizations

  6. WesternU Student Housing • The Daumier “I am here for you, you can be sure” • Opened Summer 2014 • Luxury Graduate Residencies • Great location WesternU esplanade • Four Story Building • 202 units

  7. Interprofessional Education “Patient Centered Cases An Interprofessional Approach” 135 small groups of 13 health professional students +1 faculty facilitator Diabetes Obesity and Asthma Rheumatoid Arthritis Tuberculosis Cardiovascular/Hypertension Young Adult Pediatric Older Adult (65) plus Adolescent Middle Age Adult • First semester cases focus on team building, communication and other vital interprofessional skills. • Second semester cases emphasize cultural sensitivity, ethical dilemmas and end of life issues.

  8. College of Pharmacy • College of Pharmacy opened 1996 The College of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Western University of Health Sciences is fully accredited by Western Association Schools and Colleges (WASC)

  9. Employment Opportunities Beginning Annual Salary: $106,000 - $131,000+ Our alumni placement (2013)

  10. Facilities • All seats equipped with Wi-Fianddataportsfor access to server and to internet • All COP students are required to have laptops • Breakout rooms for team assignments or study

  11. Curriculum IPE = Interprofessional Education IPPE = Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (4 weeks X3) APPE = Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (6 weeks X6) AE = Advanced Elective (16 weeks)

  12. Block Design of Curriculum • Unique in nature, WesternU first to offer amongst colleges of pharmacy nationwide. • First year modified block • 10 blocks/year (starts in 2ndyear to mid 3rd year) • Each block 18 days in length, 6 h/day • 5th, 10th and 16th block is an integrated block for 15-18 days.

  13. IPPE Clinical Experience • Early introduction to clinical work: • Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) • P-1 (4) weeks in Fall and Spring in a community pharmacy • P-2 (4) weeks in the Summer in a hospital pharmacy

  14. APPE and AE Clinical Experience • Rotations Sites Include: • Private hospitals • County hospitals • Veterans Administration hospitals • Military hospitals • Long-term-care facilities • Rehabilitation hospitals • Compounding pharmacies • Managed care facilities • Psychiatric facilities • Children's hospitals • Chain drug stores • Independently-owned pharmacies. • Specialty Pharmacy • Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience • ~350 sites and ~650 Preceptors • Spring of 3rd year and Fall of 4th year • (6) 6 week rotations • 4th year 16 week Advanced Elective

  15. Licensure • California requirements: 1,500 intern hours prior to graduation (900 by self; 600 through the pharmacy curriculum) • Internship hours calculated starting P-1 year • Licensure examinations NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) & CPJE(California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Exam)

  16. Outstanding Board Scores • NAPLEX First Time Pass Rate for WesternU Pharmacy Students: >99% • 96% (National Passing Rate) • 100% passing rate 3 out of last 5 years • Compared to other Pharmacy schools • CPJE First Time Pass Rate for WesternU Pharmacy Students: 93.8% • 80% (Overall Pass Rate)

  17. At a Glance • Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • Accreditation WASC, ACPE • Size of Entering Class 120 • Applications Available July 14th Primary: PharmCAS Secondary: WesternU • Application Deadline Nov. 3rd (both primary & secondary) • Classes Start August • Annual Tuition $46,705* *Approximate 2013-2014 (Subject to change)

  18. Prerequisite Coursework • All prerequisites must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. institution(exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis) • Advanced Placement (AP) credit is accepted for all prerequisite courses. AP credit must be reported by subject and credits, and come directly from your institution or testing service • Prerequisite courses and AP credit scores must be completed no more than ten years prior to planned date of matriculation. • All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better • All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the springterm prior to matriculation • Courses may not be taken on a pass/fail • All coursework taken from non-US institutions must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation

  19. Prerequisite Questions? Pre-Requisite Database Pre-Requisite Verification Form

  20. Admissions Requirements • In addition to course requirements: • Minimum Overall and Science GPA is 2.75 • Average competitive overall GPA is 3.36 • Average competitive science GPA is 3.29 • 3 letters of reference (professors, academic advisors, employers, pharmacists) • Personal questionnaire • Transcripts

  21. Admissions Process • Interviews • By invitation, based on file evaluation score • Interviews - multiple interviewers (a faculty member and a current student/alumni/preceptor) • Emphasis is on communication and interpersonal skills • Writing sample • Status letters sent out by March • accepted, alternate list, not accepted

  22. What are we looking for? • Excellent communication skills • Compassionate(able to relate to others, good interpersonal skills, empathetic) • Dedicated(motivated to pharmacy; show by work or volunteer experience) • Dependable(give examples in your personal statement/questionnaire that you ‘got the job done’, and that you are responsible) • Display good judgment

  23. What should I do now? • Think about and contact people for your references • Make sure you know how to request transcripts and how long it takes • Learn more about WesternU: take a campus tour, sit in on a class, or attendPreview Day • Learn more about the pharmacy profession:AACP.org, shadow a pharmacist, make sure pharmacy is right for you!

  24. Financial Aid Tuition $46,705.00 per year (for 2013-2014 academic year) Questions? finaid@westernu.eduor 1 (800) 346-1610

  25. Questions? Attend one of our Preview Days Next Preview Day: November 22nd

  26. Questions? Please contact the Office of University Recruitment Vanessa Riggins University Recruiter Liaison to the College of Pharmacy (909) 469-5339 vriggins@westernu.edu

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