pharmacy

Hi, has anyone applied for the position at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital? Can you give some insight into the interview and training process?

Hey so I am Canadian and in my final year of pharmacy school in the US and wanted to know if anyone has experience trying to get licensed in Canada (i'm looking into Ontario or Alberta) I just want to know how the process is and if you get paid completing the internship hours. Thanks

I'm looking for some advice on deciding between University of Arizona (Phoenix campus) and Belmont University. I'm from Arizona but I don't really want to stay here. If I did go to UA it would be under the belief that transitioning to other areas of the country wouldn't be difficult. I'm not...

Hello all. I am new to the forum so say hey!!! Ok guys, I've been with Walmart for 3 years now, about graduating in April, no offer from Walmart still. Anyone else here with Walmart and graduating by end of Spring. Any word yet? Anything at all?

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Hello everyone! From new york and I'm planning to get licensed in florida and registered for the MPJE exam. I bought Strauss Review, I hope it helps. But I'm not sure if its enough. Anyone have tips, better study notes, sample questions, anything? Are strauss notes good enough? Please let me...

Note: This might be a long read for some, so please bear with me. Hi, I am an international student considering the pharmacy field. I have done a lot of research on the forum and the pharmacist forum on indeed and have seen a lot of drama about unemployment for current grads with nearly/over...

Hello everyone, I had to make my own thread because I couldn't really find anyone in the same boat as me. So I'll be writing a lot. Please bear with me since I am in such a difficult situation and need to decide ASAP. I am currently a 4th year student at a well-known Pharmacy School (6 year...

I've been working at a pharmacy as a tech for a couple of months now and I like the actual job... but what I don't like is the customers. Everyone is always rude and will yell at you for just about anything. I keep a positive attitude and laugh about it, but sometimes it really gets to me even...

Hello Everyone, Has anyone attended Touro's MSMHS-COP program before? If so, was it helpful? Where are you at now at your professional career? Pharmacy school is my ultimately goal, but I was thinking this 10 month program would give me an edge when it comes to clinical residency after pharmacy...

Hey guys, I'm graduating with a life sci degree but my gpa is around 3.1-3.2 and I don't know what I can go into at this point. Should I do a masters? pa? pharmacy? give up and become a house wife (worst case scenario lol)? I took the pcat and got a 77 composite, but i only started studying 3...

Hey everyone! This is always a very anxious time as residency applications close and interview invites start to roll in. When I was in your shoes just 5 years ago, I remember scouring as much information as I can from SDN to be prepare for my upcoming interviews. With that, I got one of my...

I keep seeing how saturation is bad in California and other places on the west coast but how is the market and how are the pharmacy schools on the east coast?

Hi, I’m currently a senior in high school interested in six year pharmacy programs. I don’t have pretty stellar grades as I have a 3.67 weighted GPA as well as a 1290/1600 combined SAT score. I recently got accepted into MCPHS (Boston) with a total of $78,000 in scholarship as well as into ACPHS...

Hey all, Had a discussion with some pharmacy friends and heard about Amazon making its way into the pharmacy space. Does anyone here have any info/experience related to this. I read that they started internally by establishing a PBM??? I don't know why, but I imagine working for Amazon being...

I am possibly interested in doing at least a year of residency. Does the pharmacy school you graduate from matter when it comes to applying for residency? I know that rankings do not really exist, but I'm sure there are some schools that are considered more reputable than others. Serious...

Hi all, I have just graduated with a BS in Biology and applied to several pharmacy schools. What are my chances of getting into UW, WSU, USC, and UOP with these stats? Cumulative GPA: 3.41 Science GPA: 3.44 Extracurriculars: Active member of PrePharm Club at my uni (1 year) Officer for...

I'm writing a letter of intent to a residency director who is not a PharmD, she is an RPh. Do I address her as Ms. or try to find out if she's married or not and put Mrs.? Also, I'm writing a supplemental essay. Is there a special heading I should put for supplementals?

GPA's (after DIY post-bacc): Overall: ~3.5 Science: ~3.3 USC Pre-Pharmacy: ~3.2 DIY Post-Bacc (all classes taken were sciences and at the community college): 4.0 I will take the PCAT. Experience: 2 quarters of research at the university Volunteered more than 100 hours at the hospital No...

I mean, tough. Been looking for 9 months, networking, calling on all contacts, yielding very little actionable leads. I have even received BCPS in that time as I have some clinical experience but all/most employers are wanting “recent inpatient experience”. It’s nuts, in 15 years we’ve gone...

Hello everyone, I received an interview invite from Touro College Pharmacy in New York. I did some research on the school and noticed that they are currently accredited but on probation. I also see that this is their 2nd time on probation. Their tuition is higher than California's schools. What...

Hello Everyone, I am currently in a tough situation regarding pharmacy schools and master programs. I have applied to many schools from in state and out of state. I applied to the following schools: University of Touro, PharmD. (Vallejo, CA) - No Interview California Northstate (Sacramento...

I've just finished my first semester as a first year medical student and I've been developing quite an interest in pharmacology. (I originally went into medicine to pursue either aneasthesiology or dermatology). I was told that it would be best to finish a degree course then pursue pharmacology...

For someone that just graduated and is taking a gap year due to a late decision to go to med school, how would you advise them in choosing between a Pharm Tech or Lab tech job? Personal Background to potentially influence decision: . 500 hours as a Medical Assistant . 630 hours as an ER Scribe...

Need help!! So I am a recent graduate and I never had work experience besides ippe/appe. I applied to cvs and walgreens. I received an interview for both around the same time. However, when I interviewed for walgreens that same evening they offered me a position, I began working there not even a...

Hi! I would really appreciate it if someone just read over this short email and reviewed it for me! I know the follow up emails don't make a difference in the admissions decision but I want it to be as good as possible! :) *ALSO if you're confused about the second paragraph, a question I asked...

Hi Everyone! I noticed there isn't an acceptance thread for the class of 2022 on here. I know interviews are still going on and it's still early. I figured this would be a good way to meet some of my new classmates before we start school in August. Is anyone attending TUSP Fall 2018? Good...

I could not find a thread for UCSF so I wanted to start one, I am assuming since they are a three year curriculum now the class is the same as last years threads. I applied November 2017. Has anyone gotten interview invites yet?!

Does anybody know any information about the Walgreens scholarship they offer pre-pharm and pharmacy students. I wanted to find out more information and the details about it, also if you have taken it before what are the benefits and are there any negatives with taking it? Also are there any...

Struggling to get a grasp of all metrics CVS wants us to know. Anyone have a brief description or explanation for the key metrics? Also does anyone have tips and tricks on reaching the metrics and improving ones store? Thanks!

I'm applying for residencies, and I have already gathered people who are willing to be my references. However, I see that when putting your references in PhORCAS to generate the reference emails, there's a box that says you should provide your references with specifics about the programs you're...

I am applying for admission in 2018 and I keep seeing people talking about a "solid" recommendation letter... but I am kind of curious what makes a "solid" recommendation. I have 3 pharmacists who are doing my recommendations (2 are business partners/owners of a chain of independents, 1 from a...

Hi All, For anyone that has done APPE rotations in Orlando, please list a few places and preceptor names if you remember them. My school has a list but I would like to go based on good reviews. I like preceptors that are hands on with things and teach you well rather then give you busy work...

Hello everyone, I am in a currently in a tough situation. I understand that these schools are new and heard about their reputations so far. I had applied to these schools due to my GPA so I understand what I am getting myself into (newer schools). BTW, I got accepted for Spring 2018 to Chapman...

Hey guys! I recently started a podcast called OnePharmily. I'm a third year pharmacy student myself and wished there were more review podcasts intended for pharmacy students, so I decided to try to make one! I've got two episodes out right now, where I picked a disease state and discussed the...

Hi, I am a freshman at community college. I graduated high school with a GPA of 3.8. At the high school, I got a C in chemistry, then A in honors math classes such as algebra, geometry, Algebra II. My first semester at college I had taken the below courses so far. I will start my physics classes...

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Hi everyone! I Decided to start a thread for the Class of 2T2 (2022). Feel free to share any questions about stats, the application process, and other things.

I know schools look at volunteer hours as part of the application process. I was a Division I athlete and worked part time as a RA (resident assistant) for 3 out of 4 years. I majored in Bio and minored in Spanish. My schedule didn't leave much room for volunteer time... do you think lack of...