Pre-Pharmacy Information Session
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Pre-Pharmacy Information
Session
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
THE STUDENT NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL
ASSOCIATION
SNPhA
Student organization promoting the profession of
pharmacy and healthcare in underserved
communities.
Develop a positive image of minority healthcare
professionals within the community.
SNPhA Contacts
President:
Brittany Cannon
([email protected] )
Vice President:
Marcia Hocutt
([email protected] )
President Elect:
Gayle Tuckett
([email protected] )
The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
www.pcatinfo.web
240 multiple choice questions, 5parts
Verbal Ability (48 questions)
Quantitative Ability (48 questions)
Biology (48 questions)
Chemistry (48 questions)
Reading Comprehension (48 questions)
The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
Writing Section
2 Writing Topics
One is definitely a problem solving essay
Grades from 1-5 (5 being the highest)
Each section is 30 minutes, and plus the
time for breaks the exam is 4 hours in
length
2009-2010 Test Dates
June 20, 2009 (App. Deadline 5/08/09)
Aug 22, 2009 (App. Deadline 7/10/09)
Oct 17, 2009 (App. Deadline 09/04/09)
Jan 23, 2010 (App. Deadline 12/11/09)
APPLY EARLY!!!
Online Application and Booklet available
Online Application $150, Paper is $200
How do I Prepare?
There is a Prep class offered by Kaplan
PCAT Application Booklet
PCAT prep book/detailed MCAT prep book
Old Tests & Notes
Online practice test
Applying to Pharmacy School
What to consider?
MOST IMPORTANT: Accreditation
Done by ACPE (Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education)
Look at how often ACPE visits school
Info. can be found on website: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/
VCU-SOP: www.pharmacy.vcu.edu
Key- To check this website and FAQs before calling/e-mailing school
with questions
Associate Dean- Thomas P. Reinders: [email protected]
Pharmcas: www.pharmcas.org
General application for most pharmacy schools.
Not all pharmacy schools participate with Pharmcas, so check
requirements for each school because they differ
Schools are grouped by states
Early admission is recommended because your application will
be considered twice.
Apply to pharmacy schools other than VCU to increase your
chances of getting into one.
VCU Pre-requisite Courses
Be aware of changes!
Sciences- 40 semester hours
Math – 6 semester hours
English/Public speaking- 9 semester hours
Electives – 35 semester hours
Recommended- Genetics, Immunology, and/or Cell Biology
Make sure there’s balance
Total number of semester hours- 90
VCU Interview section
www.studentdoctor.net – Student Doctor Network
Has a compilation of various student blogs and forums concerning their
interviews, as far as the style, format, etc.
KEY: If you are invited for an interview, make a good use of your
opportunity.
Looking for assessment of verbal/communication skills
Warmth
Relax & Be Yourself!!!
You need to be able to answer simple questions such as:
Why have you chosen the field of pharmacy?
Why VCU?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?...etc.
If you don’t get in the first time, Don’t give up, apply again
while working on more classes focused on health sciences.
VCU Pharmacy school does not penalize you for taking the PCAT
more than once; your best score is chosen.
Additional Websites
APhA –American Pharmacists Association:
www.pharmacist.com
AACP- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy:
www.aacp.org
NCPA- National Community Pharmacists Association:
www.ncpanet.org
ACCP- American College of Clinical Pharmacy:
www.accp.com
ASHP- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists:
www.ashp.org
ASCP- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists:
www.ascp.com
SNPhA Mentoring Program
Interested 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 the vice president, at [email protected] in order
to be paired with a mentor
QUESTIONS???