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: carranza@udel.edu

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?