pharmacy

There are resources available at my pharmacy school, but they're limited. Can anyone share a program they participated in abroad - DURING pharmacy school? Internship preferable, but I want to see what my options are also. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I wanted to start a new thread this year for all applicants applying for admission of Fall 2018! Has anyone applied, or had an interview, or heard back yet?

hey everyone, I'm on my last year of pharmacy school and am planning on getting a pharmacy analyst job (most likely epic willow, hoping to find an institution that will sponsor me for the certification) as almost all informatics pharmacist jobs require a few years of experience in the field...

(Skip down to the questions if you don’t want to read about me it’s a bit long.) Hi, i was wondering what i should do with a HSE/GED. I’ve been lost for the past few years not knowing what to do with my life. I was an addict with multiple types drugs, i have self quit to show my peers that it’s...

Hello, I am entering pharmacy school in the fall of 2018 and am starting to get second thoughts about it. How does the pharmacy outlook look for graduates in 4 years? Also after graduation will getting hours be a problem even if you do get hired for a position in retail? Regarding hospital...

Hello All, As we may or may not know. Most fellowships and residencies are apart of the "PPS" Personnel Placement Services of ASHP Midyear.. I wanted to create this thread to hopefully get some fellowship programs which are "non-PPS" (which do exist...) meaning we do not need to participate in...

Hey everyone! I recently took the PCAT and am interested in selling some of the materials I used to receive a competitive score and help me get into a top 15 program. I paid over $500 for all of these materials and am willing to sell at a competitive price. All are in excellent condition! Let me...

hello, I wanted to know if organic chem 1 or organic chem 2 were tested heavily on the pcat? I have not taken the courses yet and want to know if I should wait and take the course if I will be able to learn some stuff on my own. I am familiar with some organic 1 topics but not the majority of...

Hey classmates! Curious if there is anyone else out there recently accepted?

Hello, I am thinking about taking the pcat in january or in the summer next year. I know that the new Dr. Collins book comes out in January but I was thinking about purchasing it now in case I end up taking it in January, however I am worried that if I change the date and have to take the pcat...

Hello, I wanted to know what the best study materials are for the pcat? I heard about dr. collins, perarson and kaplan. I was going to buy dr. collins but my friend took her september pcat for 2017 and she said it really didn't help her as much as people said. I have heard this from other...

Hello, I was wondering if it looks bad if I take the human physiology prereq at a different university for my pre-pharmacy courses as an undergraduate. The reason I am thinking about taking it at another university is because I have already went to the course at my university and the same...

I need to find information about drug excipients and their role in a drug (for example Coldrex, pulvis) on drugs agency but I can't find that information or maybe I don't know where to look at exactly on the site. Does anyone know where I can get it? Help would be appreciated.

I went to the Walmart pharmacy today and for some odd reason, my insurance only covers name brand, which they were out of stock but will be there Thursday. So I could wait 4 days, or pay $200 out of pocket for the generic. I'm usually not one to complain or live by "the customer is always...

I am a pharmacist currently working for a chain pharmacy, and I was looking to open my own independent pharmacy in the coming years. I was wondering how pharmacies in general survive with such low reimbursements. I won't divulge specifics,but I will give an example of common reimbursement for...

Hello everyone, I am a P3 student starting my job as an intern at Kroger pharmacy (King Soopers) very soon. The chain is completely new to me, so I would truly appreciate any tips or advices from everyone on how to efficiently use the pharmacy computer system, to maintain a smooth workflow, or...

Hi, I am thinking about applying to PharmD (2+4 program) colleges and was wondering whether I would have chances of getting in as I am extremely nervous. I am ED ing to Northeastern, and I am EAing to Rutgers, MCPHS, URI, SUNY Buffalo, St. John's Univ, and ACPHS. My 9th grade grades are 3.62...

Hello All! I have already made all my friends, family, and their significant others read my personal statement, but I need someone with a science and/or strong grammatical background to look through it too. Is there anyone willing to proofread my personal statement? Please let me know and I...

Hello! I am in my first year of pre- pharmacy school and I hate it. I did poorly on my first chemistry and calculus exams. I'm really struggling to adjust to college and I don't know if pharmacy school is worth the stress. I have read about the saturation in the pharmacy job market and I am...

Just found out we had to redefend our thesis. It's a real blow to see your paper not being enough. I don't know much about methodologies I can do for our thesis so our original paper wasn't all that exciting & I guess that's the problem. Looking for some suggestions for a topic? Atleast an...

Hey, I recently got accepted into D'Youville College of Pharmacy for August 2018, anyone have interviews or have been accepted already??

Hello, I just got accepted into Texas Tech pharmacy school and I'm thinking a little too far ahead. I have some questions about pharmacy internships (retail and hospital) for anyone who has done one to get some info. 1) When do students apply for internship positions? I know you can apply for...

I am a student at St. Johns (6 year PharmD program). I am a freshman, but I don't want to waste my summer and I wanted to look into a pharmacy internship. Do pharmacies or any companies accept interns, or when should I look to get an internship (what year).

I have decided to relay my experience with USF CoP to potential students and list reasons for not going to this institution. 1.) Projects that have nothing to do with clinical decisions. Most of these projects include making ridiculously themed videos that have maybe 10 seconds of valuable...

I'm trying to decide between these two schools as I got early decision for both schools and acceptance but there are good and bad things about both locations. Texas Tech Abilene: proximity to Dallas (home), small class size so better relationship with professors, low tuition and living costs...

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Hi, I am a pre med student. However, I have recently been looking into going into pharmacy. I was wondering what the pros and cons are for being a pharmacist. Also, what is the work like day to day? Salary? Bonuses? Paying off debt? Etc Thanks.

Hello everyone! I am selling my 2017 version of Dr. Collins. It was purchased from the website this June & has very minimal writing, if any at all. Because I have been scammed before, this transaction will only take place through PayPal w/fees & tracking+insurance will be provided. I am asking...

Had an interview a couple weeks ago for a grad intern position with CVS. I felt like it went great, but haven’t heard anything back yet or received any offer. How long does it typically take to receive offers? Is it closer to when the internship would end, March 31, 2018?

Hello! Wanting to buy the RxPrep Online Course videos and test bank. TIA!

I have to appear before the board due to some legal issues that I had over a decade ago. I have no clue what to expect. I was previously on Texas Board of Pharmacy probation for a decade, never had any issues. Anyone have any idea what the board normally does with someone with a criminal record...

I got licensed on 9/20 in NYS and was wondering how long it took for other NYS pharmacists to get the "I" on their license. The check that I sent with my application was just cashed yesterday. Thanks

Has anyone tried taking the PCAT practice exams on NEXT STEP? I was wondering how similar is it to the actual one.

I'm looking to buy Dr Cutie's NYS compounding notes. Will consider purchasing other compounding study materials. Please send me a message or post in this thread.

My mother brought my siblings, and I to America to have access to some of the best education in the world. Not only was I expected to go to college, I was expected to be a doctor of some sort one day. Fast forward 24 years later, the youngest of four, I am the first person in my immediate family...

Turned in my application for early decision and have been hunting for a thread to pop up for Texas A&M so I figured I would get one going. Any one else checking their email relentlessly for the interview?

Hey guys, I just took my PCAT today and got my prelim score Bio 90 Chem 98 CR 84 Quant 88 Composite 95 I was wondering how accurate are these scores? Also how did everyone think of the essay? Thats what is scaring me the most and I think I went off topic :(

I'll be attending Midyear in Orlando this winter. I was wondering what your opinions are about accommodations. Is it better to stay at a hotel within walking distance of the Convention center or is it ok to rely on shuttles for transportation at the farther ASHP hotels? Is it better to room with...

So I just took the PCAT again and I'm a little discouraged because I scored less this time. So July 2017: Bio:41 Chem:87 Crit R.:69 Quant:47 Comp:64 And September 2017 Bio:58 Chem:55 Crit R: 72 Quant: 57 Comp: 60 Just wondering what my chances are with this score. I'm applying to six schools...

Hi, Is anyone selling MD MPJE Materials? I'm specifically looking for Faders law review but open to buying other resources if available. Also if anyone wants the Virginia law book, please DM me.