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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

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.”

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Founding President Philip Pumerantz

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)

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)

Student Life

   Southern California Location Community Outreach 90+ Student Clubs and Organizations

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

Interprofessional Education

“Patient Centered Cases An Interprofessional Approach”

135 small groups of 13 health professional students +1 faculty facilitator Obesity and Asthma

Pediatric

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Adolescent

Tuberculosis Diabetes

Young Adult 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. Cardiovascular /Hypertension

Older Adult (65) plus

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)

Employment Opportunities

Employed Residency Unknown/Unemployed 78%

19% 3%

Full-time (one employer) Part-time (one or more employers) Community Chain Hospital Pharmacy Community Independent Armed Services, other Government Long-Term Care Managed Care Other 81%

19%

61%

17% 10% 5% 2% 1% 2%

Beginning Annual Salary: $106,000 - $131,000+ Our alumni placement (2013) 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 CVS

Rite Aid Walgreens Kaiser VA Target WesternU

Facilities

• All seats equipped with

Wi-Fi

and

data ports

for access to server and to internet • All COP students are required to have

laptops

• Breakout rooms for

team assignments

or study

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)

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 2 nd to mid 3 rd year) year  Each block 18 days in length, 6 h/day  5 th , 10 th and 16 th block is an integrated block for 15-18 days.

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

APPE and AE Clinical Experience

 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience  ~350 sites and ~650 Preceptors  Spring of 3 rd year year and Fall of 4 th  (6) 6 week rotations  4 th year 16 week Advanced Elective 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

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)

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)

At a Glance

 Degree (PharmD)  Accreditation  Size of Entering Class  Applications Available Primary: Secondary:  Application

Deadline (both primary & secondary)

 Classes Start  Annual Tuition

* Approximate 2013-2014 (Subject to change)

Doctor of Pharmacy WASC, ACPE 120 July 14 th PharmCAS WesternU

Nov. 3 rd

August $46,705*

Prerequisite Coursework

Prerequisite Course

College English English Composition Speech Communication Human Anatomy Human Physiology Microbiology General Chemistry w/lab Organic Chemistry w/lab Biochemistry Calculus Electives

Semesters

1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2        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 spring

term 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

Prerequisite Questions?

Pre-Requisite Database Pre-Requisite Verification Form

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

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

What are we looking for?

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Excellent

communication skills

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Compassionate

(able to relate to others, good interpersonal skills, empathetic)

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Dedicated

(motivated to pharmacy; show by work or volunteer experience)

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Dependable

(give examples in your personal statement/questionnaire that you ‘got the job done’, and that you are responsible)



Display

good judgment

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

attend Preview Day



Learn more about the pharmacy profession:

AACP.org

right for you!

, shadow a pharmacist, make sure pharmacy is

Financial Aid

Tuition

$46,705.00 per year

(for 2013-2014 academic year)

Questions?

[email protected] or 1 (800) 346-1610

Questions?

Attend one of our Preview Days Next Preview Day: November 22

nd

Questions?

Please contact the Office of University Recruitment

Vanessa Riggins

University Recruiter Liaison to the College of Pharmacy

(909) 469-5339 [email protected]