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About WesternU

About WesternU. Private, non-profit, health sciences graduate institution founded in 1977 Over 3,700 students enrolled in 9 colleges & 22 programs

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About WesternU

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  1. About WesternU • Private, non-profit, health sciences graduate institution founded in 1977 • Over 3,700 students enrolled in 9 colleges & 22 programs 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

  2. WesternU Expansion Health Education CenterPatient Care Center *58 study rooms *Two-356 seat auditoriums *Study lounges, printing options & wifiaccessibility 1st floor: Pharmacy& Eye care Center 2nd floor: Medical Center & Foot & Ankle Center (Interprofessional Suites) 3rd floor: Dental Center (w/68 stations)

  3. WesternU Student Housing • The Daumier • Opening Fall 2014 • Luxury Graduate Residencies • Great location WesternU esplanade • Four Story Building • 202 units

  4. WesternU Offers: • College of Osteopathic Medicine • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Lebanon, Oregon) • College of Allied Health Professions • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT-Entry and Advanced) • Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) • College of Pharmacy • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • International Post Baccalaureate PharmD (IPBP) • College of Graduate Nursing • Master of Science in Nursing (Entry, Completion and Advanced) • Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) • Associate Degree in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing (ADN-MSN)

  5. WesternU Offers: • College of Veterinary Medicine • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) • College of Podiatric Medicine • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) • College of Dental Medicine • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • College of Optometry • Doctor of Optometry (OD) • College of Biomedical Sciences • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) • Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) • Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) • Post-Bac Program

  6. Student Life • Southern California Location • 45 minutes from: • Beach, skiing, theme parks, etc. • Community Outreach • Community clinic on campus • Student club assistance • Student Clubs and Organizations • Currently over 90+ student clubs and organizations • prospective.westernu.edu/student

  7. College of Pharmacy • College of Pharmacy opened 1996 • Charter class graduated 2000 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)

  8. 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

  9. Why WesternU? Inter-Professional Education Goal is for graduates to appreciate and understand other health professions and to promote a team approach to patient care. Inter-Professional Education Activities include: Case-based Instruction Didactic Coursework Community Education Pre-clinical Skills Clinical Education

  10. Curriculum • P-1: Pharmaceutical sciences and professional practice courses • P-2 & P-3: Therapeutics and professional practice courses • P-3 & P-4: Clerkships / rotations • P-4: Advanced electives • (Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience begins in P-1) P-1: Refers to Pharmacy Year 1

  11. ClinicalExperience • Early introduction to clinical work: • Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) • P-1 and P-2 years • Assigned first rotation in community or hospital pharmacy • Foundations in Clinical Practice • Individual and group skills • Small-group discussions • Lectures and workshops • Team projects

  12. Clinical Experience • 350 rotations sites and 750 preceptors • 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 • Mostly Southern California, out-of-state sites also available: • Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Arizona, Utah

  13. 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)

  14. 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)

  15. Employment Opportunities • Beginning Annual Salary: • $106,000 - $131,000+ • Community pharmacies • Hospital pharmacies • Residency programs • Academia • Pharmaceutical industry • Specialty areas: • -Nuclear Pharmacy, Armed Forces

  16. College of PharmacyAt A Glance • Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) • Accreditation WASC, ACPE • Size of Entering Class 120 • Applications Available June – November Primary: PharmCAS Secondary: WesternU • Application Deadline Nov. 1st (both primary & secondary) • Classes Start August • Annual Tuition $45,810* *Approximate 2013-2014 (Subject to change)

  17. 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

  18. Pre-Requisite Questions? Pre-Requisite Verification Form Pre-Requisite Database

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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!

  23. Financial Aid Tuition $45,810.00 per year (for 2013-2014 academic year) prospective.westernu.edu/pharmacy-pharmd/financing Questions? finaid@westernu.eduor 1 (800) 346-1610

  24. Questions? Attend one of our Preview Days Next Preview Day: June 7th

  25. Contact Information Western University of Health Sciences Vanessa Riggins University Recruiter Liaison to the College of Pharmacy (909) 469-5339 vriggins@westernu.edu

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