Any prominent schools that I could be competitive in getting into?

[DoobieBros]

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Hello,

I'm a new user here, I made my account in order to see everyone's opinion on what pharmacy schools I should apply to.

I am looking to go anywhere -- in-state and out of state so I have no preference to location -- but I'm curious about if I have a chance at a prominent PharmD program with my credentials.

BS Biochemistry - 3.0 GPA
Post-Bac - 3.6 GPA
Master of Public Health - 3.8 GPA
PCAT overall - 92nd percentile

I have plenty of healthcare experience -- including seven years of hands-on patient contact at a local hospital
I have plenty of volunteer experience -- local health department for approx a year; collaboration with a local medical school where I taught 5th grade students for 4 months

Thoughts?

 

[oldstock]

Hello,

I'm a new user here, I made my account in order to see everyone's opinion on what pharmacy schools I should apply to.

I am looking to go anywhere -- in-state and out of state so I have no preference to location -- but I'm curious about if I have a chance at a prominent PharmD program with my credentials.

BS Biochemistry - 3.0 GPA
Post-Bac - 3.6 GPA
Master of Public Health - 3.8 GPA
PCAT overall - 92nd percentile

I have plenty of healthcare experience -- including seven years of hands-on patient contact at a local hospital
I have plenty of volunteer experience -- local health department for approx a year; collaboration with a local medical school where I taught 5th grade students for 4 months

Thoughts?

Your stats look very good. I think you can aim for top-tier pharmacy schools. You can check out US News ranking to have some ideas,

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankings...p-health-schools/pharmacy-rankings?int=992108

but you should also apply to a wide range of schools (e.g. your dream schools, some top-tier, some mid-tier, some low-tier, 4 year vs 3 year programs, public vs private, etc) and as many schools as you possibly can afford to broaden your horizon and expand your options.

 

[DoobieBros]

Your stats look very good. I think you can aim for top-tier pharmacy schools. You can check out US News ranking to have some ideas,

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankings...p-health-schools/pharmacy-rankings?int=992108

but you should also apply to a wide range of schools (e.g. your dream schools, some top-tier, some mid-tier, some low-tier, 4 year vs 3 year programs, public vs private, etc) and as many schools as you possibly can afford to broaden your horizon and expand your options.

How true is this list? I am looking to get into research after graduation while working part time as a hospital pharmacist, and then possibly teaching toward the end of my career -- I should have mentioned that I have been published as a 2nd and 3rd author in two journals on topics relating to eating disorders while earning my MPH.

I loved working in a hospital setting and doing research just about equally, when both pros and cons were compared for my patient-contact experience and research experience as an undergrad and a grad student (I didn't get anything published as an undergrad).

Edit: Sorry, I meant to say that I am looking for a pharmacy school that will prepare me as a research and hospital pharmacist, versus a retail one.

 

[88888888]

You'll get into all schools. Unless you can't interview well or have no idea what pharmacy is. I had a slightly lower pcat and worse grades than you and I'm doing OK

 

[Amicable Angora]

Hello,

I'm a new user here, I made my account in order to see everyone's opinion on what pharmacy schools I should apply to.

I am looking to go anywhere -- in-state and out of state so I have no preference to location -- but I'm curious about if I have a chance at a prominent PharmD program with my credentials.

BS Biochemistry - 3.0 GPA
Post-Bac - 3.6 GPA
Master of Public Health - 3.8 GPA
PCAT overall - 92nd percentile

I have plenty of healthcare experience -- including seven years of hands-on patient contact at a local hospital
I have plenty of volunteer experience -- local health department for approx a year; collaboration with a local medical school where I taught 5th grade students for 4 months

Thoughts?

Mid or high tier, possibly even top 15.

 

[oldstock]

How true is this list? I am looking to get into research after graduation while working part time as a hospital pharmacist, and then possibly teaching toward the end of my career -- I should have mentioned that I have been published as a 2nd and 3rd author in two journals on topics relating to eating disorders while earning my MPH.

I loved working in a hospital setting and doing research just about equally, when both pros and cons were compared for my patient-contact experience and research experience as an undergrad and a grad student (I didn't get anything published as an undergrad).

Edit: Sorry, I meant to say that I am looking for a pharmacy school that will prepare me as a research and hospital pharmacist, versus a retail one.

imho the US News ranking could serve as a general guide and a very good one at that (not too far off from reality) but you should do more research for the details. There are some top ranked pharmacy schools that everyone in pharmacy knows by their first names. If you ask around and do enough DD, you will know which ones.

if you like research, you should go for top-tier schools as they are more heavily focused on research. Almost all schools would prepare you enough for clinical / hospital pharmacy, but to my understanding, you might need additional training by obtaining some post-grad pharmacy residency.

Since you already have a BS and MPH and like research / academia, you should check out those dual PharmD / PhD programs,

http://pharmacy-schools.findthebest.com/d/d/Pharm.D._-_Ph.D-..-

 

[DoobieBros]

imho the US News ranking could serve as a general guide and a very good one at that (not too far off from reality) but you should do more research for the details. There are some top ranked pharmacy schools that everyone in pharmacy knows by their first names. If you ask around and do enough DD, you will know which ones.

if you like research, you should go for top-tier schools as they are more heavily focused on research. Almost all schools would prepare you enough for clinical / hospital pharmacy, but to my understanding, you might need additional training by obtaining some post-grad pharmacy residency.

Since you already have a BS and MPH and like research / academia, you should check out those dual PharmD / PhD programs,

http://pharmacy-schools.findthebest.com/d/d/Pharm.D._-_Ph.D-..-

I had no clue that PharmD/PhD program existed. Definitely something I will be considering.

Thank you very much!

 

[KidPharmD]

Nope, not a one. Probably ought to just give up and do something else.

Seriously, if you interview well, those are the stats that get you into top 10 or better schools.
Unless you have interview issues, I see no reason to apply to anything but the schools you really want to get into.

Definitely look at the Pharm.D./Ph.D. programs if you really want to do basic or transitional research. I don't think the PhD would be of any use if your interest is in clinical research alone.

 

[oldstock]

How true is this list? I am looking to get into research after graduation while working part time as a hospital pharmacist, and then possibly teaching toward the end of my career -- I should have mentioned that I have been published as a 2nd and 3rd author in two journals on topics relating to eating disorders while earning my MPH.

I loved working in a hospital setting and doing research just about equally, when both pros and cons were compared for my patient-contact experience and research experience as an undergrad and a grad student (I didn't get anything published as an undergrad).

Edit: Sorry, I meant to say that I am looking for a pharmacy school that will prepare me as a research and hospital pharmacist, versus a retail one.

I've found this old thread here discussing similar matter. Very helpful imho 🙂

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/latest-pharmacy-school-ranking.811623/

 

[DruggieDoRight]

Try and get into the cheapest pharmacy school you can within reason (i.e. not DeVry's PharmD program). The find the best link oldstock posted is kind of old, and some of the schools have either changed or moved, and the US Rankings website is mostly a popularity contest. I think you'll be fine getting into the school of your choice though.