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I got accepted into both Keck Graduate Institute Pharmacy and Western University Pharmacy. Which school should I go to? (I'm interested in residency and informatics pharmacy.) Keck Graduate Institute 4 years $80,000 4-year scholarship tuition before scholarship: $197,600 newer program...

What are the best ways to prepare yourself for life after pharmacy school? What should pharmacy students be doing to have a higher chance of securing a decent job after graduation? Are residency programs worth it? Please give any and all advice that you have for future pharmacists. Thanks!

What jobs are there for PharmD graduates without pharmacist license?

Hello! I thought I should create this thread so we can talk to each other about the admission process and share our process

Hello all! I had an interview with UCI last Thursday. I wanted to start a thread for PharmD applicants for this cycle.

Hi all! I thought I’d start a thread for us who have been accepted into the Creighton Distance program for the class of 2026. I’d love to connect with my fellow classmates!

Hello everyone I am a junior at the moment and have been pursuing pharmacy and plan on applying for the fall 2021 cycle. In terms of my stats, I have 3.68 gpa right now and pcat within the 80th percentile. Though my transcript is not the best and I was wondering if I have lost my chance at any...

Hello everybody, I am finishing pharmacy school 2021 with a 3.5-3.6 GPA and thinking of applying to medical school next summer. I have 2 publications and 5 years working in both clinical and retail setting pharmacies. I went to pharmacy school after undergrad because I had a 2.89 gpa and didn’t...

Hello all, i currently got accepted into Manchester PHARMd program for this fall. I would really like some insight as to if this a good choice of school over other programs such as ferris state(which could be a second option for me if i wait another year to apply to there school). And if the...

Hey guys! I was wondering if any other applicants have interviews for June 20th? This is my top choice school so I'm really hoping I get in!

Hello, So I’m getting my pharmd this semester and thinking about applying to med school after. Most medical schools state that you need a bachelors degree and can apply with any major but I’m about to finish pharmacy school without a bachelors degree. I finished all the prereqs in 3 years and...

Hello, I wanted to see if anyone knew any detailed information regarding changing a primary license. The info on this topic is so limited. I've asked friends, no one really knows the answers to many of these questions. - What is the process of doing so? Can it be done? - Does the 90 day rule...

Dear fellow Pharm.D. Candidates, I am a P3 student in the United States of America in the Midwest. I am reaching out to you to see if anyone has any study guides for the PCOA exam. I know that almost everyone advises against studying or preparing for this standardized exam, unfortunately, my...

Hello, There are a few posts out there about people doing PharmD --> MD, but has anyone with an MD done a PharmD after? Is there any sense in doing this? I am an MD student at an accredited international medical school. My fiance is a DO student in the US. We both want to start a family as...

Hello everyone, I decided to start a thread for the class of 2024 to share interviews and information regarding the program. I had my interview on Friday (10/04/2019), and I still haven't heard back and I am so nervous. Please share your experience if you heard back and when you interviewed etc...

Hey all! The other forum doesnt seem to be very active. I was wondering if anyone who interviewed for LIU on February 22nd has heard back yet? They said 2-3 weeks, and today marks 3 weeks and i havent heard back! I just got an acceptance from Touro, and i want to hear back from LIU before i make...

Hi everyone, I am an entering MD student and my SO is an entering PharmD student. I know this is a while away, but out of curiosity and for future refernce, is it possible to couples match for residencies together, with one of us a physician and the other a pharmacist? Apologies if this is in...

Hey everyone, I made a FB page for those who got an APPE rotation at FDA next academic year (2019-2020). (https://www.facebook.com/groups/681811828882899/) And wondering if anyone has any advice for housing, transportation, and etc. for Silver Springs, MD? Also my rotation is late Sept-early...

Hi all, I’m currently completing a PGY-1 residency out of state but decided I would like to return to my home state of California after finishing in July. (Went to pharmacy school in another, different state). Do I have to be licensed for a year in order to license transfer? I missed the...

I know there are some combined programs such as MD/MBA, MD/MPH, MD/JD, that are longer than the regular 4 year medical school. I did not find any universities that offer a MD/PharmD junction program. Is it possible to apply for both schools at the same university and do them at the same time...

Hi all, Bear with me here as I bring you up to speed for my question. I am a current P2 in pharmacy school and am having some serious reconsiderations for my career path. In high school, I shadowed a pharmacist and thought 'well this isn't too shabby' and from those 3 hours I foolishly decided...

Hey! This is my first time posting, I am a P3 student at UIC College of Pharmacy on the Rockford campus (about 75 miles away from Chicago). We recently learned about a longitudinal APPE where you would do your 4x core rotations at one the UChicago hospital. It sounds like a great opportunity...

I didn't see a thread for this upcoming application cycle so I thought I would start one! I am applying early decision to University of Texas at Austin for the 2019 entering class. Let's see if we can support one another through this long and tedious application process and hopefully get to know...

I found these posts really helpful when studying for the NAPLEX so I thought I'd share my experience: Materials (not for sale): RxPrep 2018 book RxPrep test bank RxPrep video lectures tldr pharmacy (antibiotics, HIV, etc.) Minimalist Pharmacist blog PreNAPLEX x 2 MedEd practice NAPLEX x 2...

Selling a copy of the "The Ultimate Texas MPJE Review Guide 2018" and "RxPrep 2018". In excellent condition with minimal markings in the RxPrep book and no markings in the MPJE book. PM for more details

Hello everyone! I'm at a bit of a personal crossroads, graduating PharmD May 2019 and initially thought I was 100% going for an industry fellowship, worked in clinical research for 3 years prior to pharmacy school, but now I am missing patient care and am wondering if a PGY1 residency is the...

My bestfriend got accepted to this school and I'd like to gather some info on this school for her. Please share anything you have to say regarding it!

Hi guys, I just wanted to share my experience with the NAPLEX in 2018. I passed using only free resources. Here are my thoughts. Overall impressions of the exam, very comprehensive. You literally have to have a very broad knowledge base. When it comes to specific topics, nothing stood out...

Hey gang, I’m trying to add/create clinical services that I will lead to my community independent pharmacy practice which consists of assisted living/LTC and compounding. I have to get the owner approval pending financial analysis suggesting it is a profitable venture. I’m trying to give the...

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...

It’s starting to sound like the new area that has growth potential. Anyone have experience in this arena? My colleague recommend the University of Illinois Master’s program. Also, the ASHP certificate program in infomatics. I’m stuck in my current trajectory of independent...

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, did anyone apply for West Coast university for entering fall 2018? Is there any current students at West Coast would like to share some experience the school? Thanks!

Hi everyone.... I’m currently pursuing my PharmD and am, as always, considering what I am actually going to do with it. I know right now I am going to get my MPH (Masters of Public Health) dual degree. So now I’m left wondering... what all can a pharmacist do in the public health sector? I’m not...

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...

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

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 :(

Hi ya'll, I realized nobody has made a thread for this year so here it is... Anyone submitted their application for Early Decision yet?

Hello everyone, I am currently a P4 and will be graduating with my PharmD in May of 2018. I have been spending a lot of time thinking in about my future after pharmacy school and am really interested in going to law school and obtaining my JD. In short, I have always wanted to help people and...