pharmd

Hi all, I wanted to share my story with any future applicants to show that even in the most unfavorable scenario, it is possible to get admission offers. Last cycle I was a nervous wreck and I scoured these forums for any insight into my chances. I was certain that it was impossible for me to...

Hi everyone! I am currently a PGY-1 resident at a community teaching hospital in NJ. I'm currently considering two career paths and wanted to get SDN's outlook on them. I have a couple parts to my question. My current program has longitudinal activities in the family medicine clinic and with...

Hello... My fiancé and I will both be starting pharmacy school this fall. We are planning to get married the summer of 2019 (we already live together). And after, of course, planning to start a family. When we get married, we will both be entering our PY3. I know 2 years isn't that long to wait...

Hi, I just graduated from a four year pharmacy program in another country, and my goal is to become a licensed pharmacist in the U.S.. I was planning on taking the FPGEE exam, but a site says I'm not qualified to take it since I graduated after 2003. So I think the only option for me right now...

Hi, I just graduated from a four year pharmacy program in another country, and my goal is to become a licensed pharmacist in the U.S.. I was planning on taking the FPGEE exam, but a site says I'm not qualified to take it since I graduated after 2003. So I think the only option for me right now...

So I guess I am getting a little lost in the weeds in terms of the requirements to apply to a PharmD program. I recently (December 2016) graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry, which covers all the pre-reqs for pharmacy except microbiology. I had not planned on going this route, but after working...

To those who work in the field of nuclear pharmacy, I have been searching nuclear pharmacy forums like crazy since I found out about some months ago. I am finding somewhat older and broad forums. I'm hoping for an updated and more specific answer to my lingering questions. I'm aware of the...

Interview Q; why do you want to work at CVS and not Walgreens? How did you answer this? what other questions do they ask?

Got a call just now saying I am waitlisted. Anyone else get waitlisted?

34 years old BS in sports and health science 2.49 gpa, C (lack of effort due to divorce & guardianship of disabled mother, not intelligence, LOL!) I've been a personal trainer for over 15 years and I've worked for healthcare supply chains and currently, at a hospital. Found a school that...

Hi :') I wanted to start a list of alternates for this cycle to vent our frustration or excitement if we don't hear or do hear from them. I called today and I was ofered and alternate position and my admissions satus changed to "The Office of Admissions received confirmation of your position on...

Edit: trying to figure out how to get a bachelor's degree after getting a pharm d, ideas?

Hey Guys, I've searched SDN for this question and haven't really found anything (so if you do please just link it here and I'll more than happily check it out there - assuming it is up to date). So the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has two campuses. One in Chicago and one in...

I will be starting the pharmD program at Marshall University in the Fall. I thought I would start this thread to get to know the people I will be studying with for the next four years!

Hi everyone! I will be starting pharmacy school this fall at Concordia in Wisconsin and was given the opportunity to pursue a MBA degree alongside! I am really considering this option and have heard from numerous pharmacists currently working in the field, but I was wondering if anyone else...

I am currently a fourth-year pharmacy student and will graduate in a few months with a PharmD and MBA. I am waiting for results of the residency match process, but have began formulating possible backup options just in case. One of my professors has advocated also obtaining a Masters in Public...

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Just curious if anyone has applied/ completed a residency after being a pharmacist for many years?

Hey everyone, I have ADHD, in undergrad I was accommodated longer times on exams. As a pharmacy student I'm scared to speak up and say I have ADHD and need longer time or accommodation. Do they look at you different? Like who wants a pharmacy student with ADHD and future potential mistakes. Am...

Carry the hate to another thread.. move along.

I was thinking about doing a joint pharmd/MBA but I have read mixed things about whether it's is beneficial or not... I am interested in clinical oncology pharmacy with the goal of going into a management position if that matters

Hey, I know this questions been asked but just wanted peoples take on my current situation. GPA: 3.0 Preliminary PCAT: BIO 85 CHEM 78 CR 16 QR 47 Composite: 58 I know my scores are fairly low. But I have about 4+ years pharmacy experience, great LORs from pharmacists and other professionals...

I am desperate for answers. My only other option is to leave pharmacy school! my problems include money, family, my significant other. I already have anxiety and my undergrad was not so perfect. Is it possible to commute 1.5 hours each way to pharmacy school? Most likely 4 days a week this...

Hey everyone, I thought I'd reach out to people who actually are in my shoes. Kinda personal but im desperate. I'm starting pharmacy school and I'm so confused. It's been my dream since I was a child and when I finally got there I'm having doubts. I don't know if it's fear or if it's what I...

Hello, I wanted to take some summer classes and I need to take calc and I was thinking about taking it at the community college near my house, is this a bad idea? I wanted to get it over with in the summer and I know it will tranfer because I checked with the schools but does this look bad? I...

For those who have toured Ohio States' pharmacy facilities, have any of you been a little disappointed? It felt like everything was in a basement, there were no windows, they had barely any open study space, etc. This just isn't what I'd expected from The Ohio State University. Am I missing...

Hi everyone, I am planning on applying to the University of Toronto PharmD program for next year and was wondering what my chances are of getting in or getting an interview at the least. I am graduating next semester (2017) with a BSc and have written the PCAT (finished in the 97 percentile). My...

I applied as a transfer student to the UCONN Pharm.D program. All of my materials are submitted and I still haven't heard a response from them. I'm getting nervous since they started interviewing this month, according to the website. Has anyone else heard back yet?

Is anyone applying this year for the PharmD program at Wayne State University?

After a long-time hiatus, I am back! I completed a 2 year HE&OR fellowship after completing a PharmD/MS program a few years ago and now work full-time for a large cap pharmaceutical company as an Associate Director in HE&OR. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Who's applying to...

The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has opened an International Pharmacist path into our 4 year PharmD program. We are seeking a small number of highly qualified candidate who have at least a Bachelor degree in pharmacy (that allows them to practice as a pharmacist in that country)...

I'm applying to pharmacy school this fall. Research really interests me but I'm not 100% sure if I'd want to get a PhD and I don't have enough experience to get accepted into a program considering I only did 1 year of research as an undergrad. I noticed that some pharmacy schools let you apply...

Today I went to get the TB skin test as it is a requirement for the PharmD program I'm starting in the fall. I had a pretty bad vasovagal reaction after seeing the needle and being poked. I couldn't stand straight up or understand what anyone was saying. They told me my face was pale and I...

Hello Everyone, It seems like every single Osteopathic school has an explicit requirement of a bachelor's degree before matriculation. This contrasts many MD schools having a requirement of 90 credit hours for matriculation. I am a PharmD student (no bachelor's) and will be applying in a...

Hello! I have been accepted into both schools, and I am having trouble deciding between the two. I know it's very late, but any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Along with any form of insight, I'd also love to hear more about the following: Class size: Being that both...

Hey guys, I just wanted to know if anyone is currently on the waitlist for Touro College of Pharmacy (NY), and know of anything we should do in the meantime while we wait for their decisions. I recently sent them an updated college transcript with new course grades. It just kinda sucks that we...

I have loans from 4 years of undergrad, and I'm applying to pharmacy school this coming cycle. I calculated the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses for my top choices. My total loans will be around $200k once I'm done with everything. The total amount will be somewhere between $150k-$200k...

I am almost done with undergrad (I will finish in the summer), but I am currently torn between applying to PA school or Pharmacy school... I enjoy both professions (maybe pharmacy a little more since it's heavier in problem solving with math, chem, bio). I've shadowed one pharmacist and a couple...

Hello! This is my first time using this website, so forgive me if I make a few mistakes. I am a senior in high school on Long Island, and currently, I am pondering between two schools. I have been accepted into the GENESEO/NYIT 7 year BS/DO program. I have to maintain a 3.5 GPA throughout all...

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