Transcript April 12, 2012 - University of Delaware

APRIL 12, 2012
General
Meeting
MS WALK
May 6, 2012
You can join and/or donate to our team
through:
http://sites.udel.edu/prepharmacy
Donate at our Trabant Kiosk on:
04/18/12 8:30am-10:30am
04/27/12 8:30am-10:30am
04/30/12 4:30pm-6:30pm
05/02/12 4:30pm-6:30pm
EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS
 Executive Board Positions will be available for Fall
2012.
 President, Vice President, Treasurer, Public
Relations Officer, Secretary, and Webmaster.
 The descriptions for these jobs will be in the
minutes for this meeting.
 If you are interested in becoming a board member,
please email:
 Vanessa Carranza: [email protected]
 You will be asked a couple questions through email to
see what you can contribute to the club.
 Please contact her in the next week
PHARMACY Q&A
GETTING STARTED
WHY PHARMACY?
Plays an important role in healthcare
One of the best paid and most
appreciated profession
Recession proof career
BEFORE DECIDING…
 Volunteering or Internship
(http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/education/internshi
p.asp)
 Shadowing a pharmacist
 Working as a pharmacy technician or clerk
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Hospital
Clinical
Nuclear
Academia
Research
Pharmaceutical Industry
Consulting
 Doing your own personal investigate into career opportunities
as a pharmacist
REQUIREMENTS
Completed or be in the process of
concluding all prerequisite
Most school require:
 a minimum of 3.0 GPA
PCAT
PHARMACY
Degree
 Four-year Doctor of
Pharmacy (pharm.D.)
 Six-year
Graduate programs
 Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
 Toxicology
 Pharmacy
Administration
 Pharmacology
SPECIALTIES
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Academic Pharmacists
Ambulatory Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
Community/Retail
Pharmacists
Government Pharmacists
Home Care Pharmacists
Hospital Pharmacists
Hospital Pharmacists
Independent Pharmacist
Industrial Pharmacists
Managed Care Pharmacist
 Nuclear Pharmacist
 Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmacists
 Radiopharmacists
 Research Pharmacists
USEFUL LINKS
 http://www.gopharmacyschools.com /
 http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com /
LOOKING INTO SCHOOLS
WHAT ARE SOME IMPORTANT QUALITIES
TO LOOK FOR IN A SCHOOL?
Different degree programs
Accreditation and tuition rates
Required prerequisite courses and
criteria for applicants
WHERE CAN I FIND LISTS OF PHARMACY
SCHOOLS?
 The website below is an interactive map you can use to find schools
in the state(s) you are interested in:
 http://www.aacp.org/RESOURCES/STUDENT/Pages/ SchoolLocator.as
px
 Us News Top ranked schools for 201 2
 #1 University of California- San Francisco CA 4.6
 #2 University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill NC 4.5
 #3 University of Minnesota – Minneapolis MN 4.4
 #4 University of Texas – Austin TX 4.3
 #5 University of Kentucky – Lexington KY 4.2
 #5 University of Wisconsin – Madison WI 4.2
 For a full list you can visit:
 http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduateschools/top-health-schools/pharmacy-rankings
HOW TO APPLY
THE PCATS
In 2012-2013, the PCAT will be offered
in July, September, and January
It is taken electronically and contains a
verbal, biology, chemistry, reading
comprehension, quantitative ability, and
two writing sections.
After the exam you will receive a
preliminary Score Report immediately.
PHARMCAS
Applications are submitted through
PharmCAS which is a common
application which most pharmacy
schools use
PharmCAS opens in June which is when
you can start working on your application
References, transcripts, GPAs, and
application fees (expect supplemental
fees) will all be sent through PharmCAS
QUESTIONS
1. When should I start my PharmCAS
application?
1. How do I send a transcript to
PharmCAS?
2. How do I have a professor send a
recommendation to PharmCAS?
QUESTIONS
How many times can I take the PCATS?
How much does the PCAT cost?
What are some ways to study for the
PCAT?
INTERVIEW TIPS
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE
INTERVIEW?
 Dress Attire
 Dress to impress, look professional (business suits, dress shoes, etc. )
 Preparation
 Make sure you have everything ready the night before, interviews are
usually early in morning
 Make a list of things you need to do beforehand
 Give yourself enough time and be aware of morning rush hour traffic
 Know the address, how to get there, where to park, and know phone
number to call just in case
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW FOR THE
INTERVIEW?
 For the actual interview
 Review your application, essay, and things you want to emphasize about
yourself
 Know the pre-requisites you’ve completed for the school and the ones planned
for future
 Think of questions to ask them
 Research the school, area, and program
 Relax, be yourself, be confident
 Know what you’re heading into ahead of time by going to
http://studentdoctor.net/reference-materials/interview -feedback/
 Click on “Pharmacy schools”
 Find school you are interviewing at
 Has tons of information about the interview and school
 Including questions, tips, interview type and length
 Tour and travel information for surrounding area
 KNOW: why pharmacy, why this school, and why they should accept you.