general meeting april 12, 2012. may 6, 2012 you can join and/or donate to our team through:
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General MeetingAPRIL 12, 2012
May 6, 2012You 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-10:30am04/27/12 8:30am-10:30am04/30/12 4:30pm-6:30pm05/02/12 4:30pm-6:30pm
MS WALK
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
EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS
PHARMACY Q&A
GETTING STARTED
Plays an important role in healthcare
One of the best paid and most appreciated profession
Recession proof career
WHY PHARMACY?
Volunteering or Internship (http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/education/internship.asp)
Shadowing a pharmacistWorking as a pharmacy technician or clerk
Hospital Clinical Nuclear Academia Research Pharmaceutical Industry Consulting
Doing your own personal investigate into career opportunities as a pharmacist
BEFORE DECIDING…
Completed or be in the process of concluding all prerequisite
Most school require: a minimum of 3.0 GPAPCAT
REQUIREMENTS
PHARMACY
Degree
Four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (pharm.D.)
Six-year
Graduate programs
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
ToxicologyPharmacy
AdministrationPharmacology
SPECIALTIES
Academic PharmacistsAmbulatory PharmacistClinical PharmacistCommunity/Retail
PharmacistsGovernment PharmacistsHome Care PharmacistsHospital PharmacistsHospital Pharmacists Independent Pharmacist Industrial PharmacistsManaged Care Pharmacist
Nuclear PharmacistPharmaceutical Industry
PharmacistsRadiopharmacistsResearch Pharmacists
USEFUL LINKS
http://www.gopharmacyschools.com/http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/
LOOKING INTO SCHOOLS
Different degree programs Accreditation and tuition rates Required prerequisite courses and criteria for applicants
WHAT ARE SOME IMPORTANT QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR IN A
SCHOOL?
The website below is an interactive map you can use to fi nd schools in the state(s) you are interested in: http://www.aacp.org/RESOURCES/STUDENT/Pages/
SchoolLocator.aspx
Us News Top ranked schools for 2012 #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-
graduate-schools/top-health-schools/pharmacy-rankings
WHERE CAN I FIND LISTS OF PHARMACY SCHOOLS?
HOW TO APPLY
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.
THE PCATS
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
PHARMCAS
1.When should I start my PharmCAS application?
2.How do I send a transcript to PharmCAS?
3.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?
QUESTIONS
INTERVIEW TIPS
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 traffi c Know the address, how to get there, where to park, and know
phone number to call just in case
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE 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.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW FOR THE INTERVIEW?