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To all of you who are applying to pharmacy schools...I know it's a little nerve-racking when your getting ready for your interviews. I just want to pass by some interview questions that all of you should be comfortable in answering....I just hope this helps. 
Questions:
1) Tell me about yourself?
---Here you could mention a) background/nationality b) extra-curricular activities your involved in c) your major(s)
2) Why do you want to become a Pharmacist?
---Here?you could go on and on. However just mention 2 main reasons why you want to become a Pharmacist. Like what experience or encounter made you realize that this is a career you want to pursue. You could mention how being in this health field will allow you to share compassion to your patients, providing good quality care. Then you could mention that with a Pharmacy degree you are given many options (here mention the different areas your interested in). Here if any of you have work experience...you could mention an encounter at work that helped you realize that you still want to pursue a job in the pharmacy field
3) Where do you see yourself in 5 years in 10 years?
---Mention both professional and Personal Aspect if given this question. For example...professionally you could say that you see yourself successfully completing the pharmacy program and passing the Naplex and having many job opporunities and other things. But also indicate the Personal aspect....like having family, giving back to community...so on.
4) What do you have to contribute to the field of pharmacy? To UCSF (or other school)?
---Just explain to them what you will contribute?like for UCSF you can mention that you?ve done your research and know that pharmacy is the career you want and are determined to perform your best at UCSF. Then you can mention that UCSF strives on importance of serving community and with educational and outreach programs that you would have the opportunity to continue volunteering and helping others. Mention anything that you might of found on the website. You could end by saying that you possess many qualities that are desired in a pharmacy students (hard worker, dependable, compassionate?.)
5) Why do you choose UCSF (or another school)??
---Good academic reputation?graduates have many career opportunities due to the education and skills they receive here. UCSF serves the community through outreach and educational programs and give you opportunity to help others. Also many Research opportunities. Also you could mention living in the new city?and what this has to offer.
6) We have hundreds of applicants, why should UCSF (or other school) choose you?
---I can offer UCSF several things:
1st I?ve done my research and have a desire in a career in pharmacy?.this demonstrates your determination and curiosity?which would make you a good applicant.
2nd compassionate---vital for the field of pharmacy. This can be noticed by my extracurricular activities
3rd UCSF strives on community and I would have opportunity to continue volunteering
----End by saying that these are just some of the qualities you possess that are a vital component for UCSF
7) What 3 characteristics best describes you??
---a) I?m compassionate---I get great pleasure sparing my time to helping others?mention examples here from your Resume
b) Dedicated----For example for time and desire to finish any task. Being homework If I?m confussed I would attend office hours.
c) Trustworthy----a lot of my friends have opened up to me and informed me of personal issues knowing that they could confide in me
----these are some qualities that I personally would mention
8) What are your strengths and Weaknesses?
Strengths:
******a) Hardworker---mention any of your major (s) and how you still had time to work, volunteer and make time for family and friends.
*****b) Reliable---always on time
******c) Honest
*****d) Good communication skills
******e) Compassionate
Weakness----Saying no?maybe when friends invite you to go out you can?t say no and go out?despite of this you have better time management skills, handle more things at once. When you list a weakness?.at the end make it a good thing.
9) What animal would you like to be and why??
---- I don't know if they would ask this...but you never know.
In my case I would mention more of an insect...the Butterfly. Because of the different stages of life and how this correlates to the transitions I?m currently undertaking
10) What pathway would be most satisfying to you and why??
11) What challenges do you see for the field of pharmacy??
---For example you could mention...pharmacists assuming role as "Patient Advocate"---in which they might find the need to verify the strength of a medicaiton or switching drugs that would be more cost-effective for patient that give same treatment. the challenge here is for physicians to have "confidence" in pharmacists and observe us as experts in medications. Since some physicians don't feel that pharmacist have the knowledge to "question" their dispensing medicaiton.
---Another one....maybe mention some challenges with students applying to CA schools and the incorporation of the new Naplex and out with the our Own Board exam.
---Another challenge..for Retail pharmacist is high prices of medications and challenge to give cost-effective therapy.
12) What class was your favorite? Least?
---for my least favorite..I mentioned psychology...b/c it was based on perception. Opinions...no right or wrong...that's my least favorite
13) How has your Undergrad school prepared you??
---Mention your majors. in my case I mentioned both my chemistry and bio major better prepared me for field of pharmacy. Mention anything here...like the diversity of your school or how you during that time matured and became more independent...so on.
14) What qualities do you see are needed for an exceptional pharmacist?
---a) Collaboration
---b) Compassionate-> Promote respect for human life
---c) Professionalism
---d) good communication skills
---e) Good judgement
15) Future changes/new roles??
---a) Fast fill/improved technology
---b) Increase demand on prescription due to aging population
---c) Counseling chronic conditions, diabetes, high blood pressure...new roles
---d) Patient Advocate
16) What is Pharmaceutical care??
----Is pharmacist monitoring medication, educating/counseling pateint on drug usage. Pharmacist judgement for MD to change drug/verify medications....so on.
17) Come up with questions to ask them....
---a) For ex. Do many of your students have time to participate in volunteer for organizations, clubs and would you recommend a student to be involved their 1st year.
---b) How heavy is the coursework? How much free time to work/volunteer
---c) Is it difficult to find housing?
---d) Mention anything that your interested in...in my case I asked about Residency and the % of students who performed this after graduation.
---e) To the student interviewing you...you could ask them how they enjoyed their experience at UCSF (or that school your interviewing for)
****** I hope this helps some of you guys....if any of you have any other questions...don't hesitate to e-mail me or respond to this thread*****
good good
Questions:
1) Tell me about yourself?
---Here you could mention a) background/nationality b) extra-curricular activities your involved in c) your major(s)
2) Why do you want to become a Pharmacist?
---Here?you could go on and on. However just mention 2 main reasons why you want to become a Pharmacist. Like what experience or encounter made you realize that this is a career you want to pursue. You could mention how being in this health field will allow you to share compassion to your patients, providing good quality care. Then you could mention that with a Pharmacy degree you are given many options (here mention the different areas your interested in). Here if any of you have work experience...you could mention an encounter at work that helped you realize that you still want to pursue a job in the pharmacy field
3) Where do you see yourself in 5 years in 10 years?
---Mention both professional and Personal Aspect if given this question. For example...professionally you could say that you see yourself successfully completing the pharmacy program and passing the Naplex and having many job opporunities and other things. But also indicate the Personal aspect....like having family, giving back to community...so on.
4) What do you have to contribute to the field of pharmacy? To UCSF (or other school)?
---Just explain to them what you will contribute?like for UCSF you can mention that you?ve done your research and know that pharmacy is the career you want and are determined to perform your best at UCSF. Then you can mention that UCSF strives on importance of serving community and with educational and outreach programs that you would have the opportunity to continue volunteering and helping others. Mention anything that you might of found on the website. You could end by saying that you possess many qualities that are desired in a pharmacy students (hard worker, dependable, compassionate?.)
5) Why do you choose UCSF (or another school)??
---Good academic reputation?graduates have many career opportunities due to the education and skills they receive here. UCSF serves the community through outreach and educational programs and give you opportunity to help others. Also many Research opportunities. Also you could mention living in the new city?and what this has to offer.
6) We have hundreds of applicants, why should UCSF (or other school) choose you?
---I can offer UCSF several things:
1st I?ve done my research and have a desire in a career in pharmacy?.this demonstrates your determination and curiosity?which would make you a good applicant.
2nd compassionate---vital for the field of pharmacy. This can be noticed by my extracurricular activities
3rd UCSF strives on community and I would have opportunity to continue volunteering
----End by saying that these are just some of the qualities you possess that are a vital component for UCSF
7) What 3 characteristics best describes you??
---a) I?m compassionate---I get great pleasure sparing my time to helping others?mention examples here from your Resume
b) Dedicated----For example for time and desire to finish any task. Being homework If I?m confussed I would attend office hours.
c) Trustworthy----a lot of my friends have opened up to me and informed me of personal issues knowing that they could confide in me
----these are some qualities that I personally would mention
8) What are your strengths and Weaknesses?
Strengths:
******a) Hardworker---mention any of your major (s) and how you still had time to work, volunteer and make time for family and friends.
*****b) Reliable---always on time
******c) Honest
*****d) Good communication skills
******e) Compassionate
Weakness----Saying no?maybe when friends invite you to go out you can?t say no and go out?despite of this you have better time management skills, handle more things at once. When you list a weakness?.at the end make it a good thing.
9) What animal would you like to be and why??
---- I don't know if they would ask this...but you never know.
In my case I would mention more of an insect...the Butterfly. Because of the different stages of life and how this correlates to the transitions I?m currently undertaking
10) What pathway would be most satisfying to you and why??
11) What challenges do you see for the field of pharmacy??
---For example you could mention...pharmacists assuming role as "Patient Advocate"---in which they might find the need to verify the strength of a medicaiton or switching drugs that would be more cost-effective for patient that give same treatment. the challenge here is for physicians to have "confidence" in pharmacists and observe us as experts in medications. Since some physicians don't feel that pharmacist have the knowledge to "question" their dispensing medicaiton.
---Another one....maybe mention some challenges with students applying to CA schools and the incorporation of the new Naplex and out with the our Own Board exam.
---Another challenge..for Retail pharmacist is high prices of medications and challenge to give cost-effective therapy.
12) What class was your favorite? Least?
---for my least favorite..I mentioned psychology...b/c it was based on perception. Opinions...no right or wrong...that's my least favorite
13) How has your Undergrad school prepared you??
---Mention your majors. in my case I mentioned both my chemistry and bio major better prepared me for field of pharmacy. Mention anything here...like the diversity of your school or how you during that time matured and became more independent...so on.
14) What qualities do you see are needed for an exceptional pharmacist?
---a) Collaboration
---b) Compassionate-> Promote respect for human life
---c) Professionalism
---d) good communication skills
---e) Good judgement
15) Future changes/new roles??
---a) Fast fill/improved technology
---b) Increase demand on prescription due to aging population
---c) Counseling chronic conditions, diabetes, high blood pressure...new roles
---d) Patient Advocate
16) What is Pharmaceutical care??
----Is pharmacist monitoring medication, educating/counseling pateint on drug usage. Pharmacist judgement for MD to change drug/verify medications....so on.
17) Come up with questions to ask them....
---a) For ex. Do many of your students have time to participate in volunteer for organizations, clubs and would you recommend a student to be involved their 1st year.
---b) How heavy is the coursework? How much free time to work/volunteer
---c) Is it difficult to find housing?
---d) Mention anything that your interested in...in my case I asked about Residency and the % of students who performed this after graduation.
---e) To the student interviewing you...you could ask them how they enjoyed their experience at UCSF (or that school your interviewing for)
****** I hope this helps some of you guys....if any of you have any other questions...don't hesitate to e-mail me or respond to this thread*****
good good
So, yeah, if you are nervous, you still have a good shot at landing yourself a seat in the class of 2008 and having the pleasure of doing p-chem problem sets during the weekends. 
