Extended Deadlines

[PolymeraseIII]

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So, recently I've gotten many e-mails from Pharmcas about schools extending their deadlines. Just curious, but does this happen a lot every year?

 

[30Percent]

Some schools extended their deadlines when I applied in 2011. I assume it happens every year. You're very late to the game if you still haven't submitted your application by the time these extensions occur.

 

[chemistress]

So, recently I've gotten many e-mails from Pharmcas about schools extending their deadlines. Just curious, but does this happen a lot every year?

I've noticed maybe 10 schools per year extend their deadlines. It's sad though because it shows how saturated the field is and they don't have enough qualified applicants applying.

 

[owlegrad]

I've noticed maybe 10 schools per year extend their deadlines. It's sad though because it shows how saturated the field is and they don't have enough qualified applicants applying.

I am not at all sure that is what it means...

 

[PolymeraseIII]

See I was just kind of wondering if that's typical, or if schools are having trouble filling all their spots.

 

[AlexSC]

See I was just kind of wondering if that's typical, or if schools are having trouble filling all their spots.

Either that or they are trying to get all the application fees they can possibly get. Schools are a business after all. That sounds bad, but who knows.

 

[romylove]

Texas Tech extended their deadline by 1 week because of Sandy.

 

[0o0ooDrugs]

AlexSC that's what I thought.. :/

 

[525329]

I've noticed maybe 10 schools per year extend their deadlines. It's sad though because it shows how saturated the field is and they don't have enough qualified applicants applying.

I absolutely agree. Sooner or later, your next door neighbor will have Pharm.D degree. This field is definitely not what it used to be. I wonder how long before there will be so many pharmacy schools that pharmacists will not be able to find any opportunities out there and the total applicant profile is dumbed down... ohwait.

 

[ForumHangout]

I absolutely agree. Sooner or later, your next door neighbor will have Pharm.D degree. This field is definitely not what it used to be. I wonder how long before there will be so many pharmacy schools that pharmacists will not be able to find any opportunities out there and the total applicant profile is dumbed down... ohwait.

I disagree with your terms.

1) Your next door neighbor, left, doesn't want to be a Pharmacist.
2) Your right door neighbor, dropped out of Pharmacy school.
3) It's easier to get a PhD in Theoretical Physics.

 

[chemistress]

I absolutely agree. Sooner or later, your next door neighbor will have Pharm.D degree. This field is definitely not what it used to be. I wonder how long before there will be so many pharmacy schools that pharmacists will not be able to find any opportunities out there and the total applicant profile is dumbed down... ohwait.

I think that's why today more than before it is important to look at the reputation and networks of schools you're applying to.

 

[714]

I absolutely agree. Sooner or later, your next door neighbor will have Pharm.D degree. This field is definitely not what it used to be. I wonder how long before there will be so many pharmacy schools that pharmacists will not be able to find any opportunities out there and the total applicant profile is dumbed down... ohwait.

Pharmacists are already finding it difficult to get a job at a pharmacy, but who cares? The direction of pharmacy is moving away from retail and going towards clinical and research.

 

[525329]

Pharmacists are already finding it difficult to get a job at a pharmacy, but who cares? The direction of pharmacy is moving away from retail and going towards clinical and research.

I'm optimistic but keep in mind that there were talks of providing MTMs & "pharmaceutical care" back in the 90's, approximately more than 20+ years ago. We're making small strides, but it hasn't been enough.

Pharmacists aren't well positioned enough for strong advocacy; we tend to let the businesses and corporations dominate everything. We need to move forward at a much, much faster pace to make any positive changes.

 

[The Recoverer]

baby boomers are growing and pharmacist are expanding their roles in healthcare. Pharmacy is expanding rapidly and will continue to. Anyone who really fears for a job in the future either has bad social skills or no network.

A job is easy in pharmacy if you work for that opportunity. You have to make your own luck by networking and really standing out in pharm school

Also, most schools extended their deadlines this year due to inclement weather.

 

[714]

A job is easy in pharmacy if you work for that opportunity. You have to make your own luck by networking and really standing out in pharm school

Easy implies there's little work to be put in to get a pharmacy job besides applying for it. That world doesn't exist anymore as more people graduate from pharmacy school each year, flooding the marketplace with more and more pharmacists.

 

[The Recoverer]

Easy implies there's little work to be put in to get a pharmacy job besides applying for it. That world doesn't exist anymore as more people graduate from pharmacy school each year, flooding the marketplace with more and more pharmacists.

Are you a pharmacist? have you applied for a pharmacy position? The general speculation of more grads = less jobs = oversaturation is not the case at all if you are willing to put in the effort to stand out and work harder than everyone else in a pharmD program.

In states such as Maine and Texas, there are a large shortage of pharmacists.

 

[714]

Are you a pharmacist? have you applied for a pharmacy position? The general speculation of more grads = less jobs = oversaturation is not the case at all if you are willing to put in the effort to stand out and work harder than everyone else in a pharmD program.

In states such as Maine and Texas, there are a large shortage of pharmacists.

No I haven't but this is what practicing pharmacists in California tell me.

 

[owlegrad]

How can it be easy if it requires hard work and being above average? That sounds like the opposite of easy to me.

 

[chemistress]

Are you a pharmacist? have you applied for a pharmacy position? The general speculation of more grads = less jobs = oversaturation is not the case at all if you are willing to put in the effort to stand out and work harder than everyone else in a pharmD program.

In states such as Maine and Texas, there are a large shortage of pharmacists.

I agree with what you're saying with "if you work harder than everyone else than it won't be a problem." But that's the exact point. Because of the over saturation, it is even more competitive to get the limited amount of jobs there are. Of course everyone wants to be successful and do well but it's getting more difficult even for those who do as such.

 

[714]

How can it be easy if it requires hard work and being above average? That sounds like the opposite of easy to me.

Bro it's super easy to get a job as a pharmacist. You just have to pull your bootstraps really hard and graduate as number 1 in your class and then move to texas and maine

 

[The Recoverer]

Bro it's super easy to get a job as a pharmacist. You just have to pull your bootstraps really hard and graduate as number 1 in your class and then move to texas and maine

Mock me if you wish, but I take this very seriously. Number 1 in the class is achievable and I'll do whatever it takes to get there (even if backstabbing is involved)

 

[The Recoverer]

Bro it's super easy to get a job as a pharmacist. You just have to pull your bootstraps really hard and graduate as number 1 in your class and then move to texas and maine

The truth is, it ISNT easy to do well in pharmacy school. It's EASY to get a job though IF you do well. Every state has a shortage of pharmacists in a certain area. i can put money on it. There is not a single state in this country that does not have a healthcare disparaity in at least one of it's areas.

 

[The Recoverer]

No I haven't but this is what practicing pharmacists in California tell me.

To put things in perspective, one my of practicing pharmacists in retail told me to turn away from pharmacy. So I need to listen to her and just drop this all together.

 

[714]

To put things in perspective, one my of practicing pharmacists in retail told me to turn away from pharmacy. So I need to listen to her and just drop this all together.

You should if you can't understand the original point of my post. Perhaps you spam the board less and take that time to brush up on thinking and reading comprehension.

Mock me if you wish, but I take this very seriously. Number 1 in the class is achievable and I'll do whatever it takes to get there (even if backstabbing is involved)

You take it very seriously? How are your credentials if you take it that seriously? Are you going to a top 5 school? Are you that serious about it? Or is this just all talk?

 

[The Recoverer]

You should if you can't understand the original point of my post. Perhaps you spam the board less and take that time to brush up on thinking and reading comprehension.

It's ok bro, my 92 on reading comp will cover that.
You take it very seriously? How are your credentials if you take it that seriously? Are you going to a top 5 school? Are you that serious about it? Or is this just all talk?

you don't need to be in a top 5 school to work hard and succeed. I am serious about it. My credentials are that I've been rock bottom before so I know how important hard work is. It is not unachievable to attain a #1 class ranking. I'm certainly not stating that being #1 in your class will guarentee you a job, but I can assure you that if you work your life away in school and build a strong foundation, landing a job will be easy as pie.

If hard work didn't give you an advantage in finding a job, then everyone would just slack off and do just enough to pass, or maybe that's what all these people who can't find jobs have been doing? Ever think about that?

 

[714]

you don't need to be in a top 5 school to work hard and succeed. I am serious about it. My credentials are that I've been rock bottom before so I know how important hard work is. It is not unachievable to attain a #1 class ranking. I'm certainly not stating that being #1 in your class will guarentee you a job, but I can assure you that if you work your life away in school and build a strong foundation, landing a job will be easy as pie.

If hard work didn't give you an advantage in finding a job, then everyone would just slack off and do just enough to pass, or maybe that's what all these people who can't find jobs have been doing? Ever think about that?

I didn't say you needed to be in a top 5 school to work hard. I questioned your work ethic. Going to a top 5 school would be an indicator of how much work you had put towards it.

And again you're missing the point. Finding a job is not easy if you have to put in hard work to do it. That's literally going against the definition of easy. It's semantics.

 

[The Recoverer]

ok there was some misunderstanding with the top 5 school part. I'm not talking about working hard to GET INTO a top 5 pharmacy school. I didnt work hard in undergrad, which is why my choice of schools is limited. I am talking about working hard IN pharmacy school