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where did you see that?
PROGRAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The program consists of a modified block system and the blocks are administered on a Pass/No Pass basis. Pass is based on a 90% competency.
Following an invitation for admission, each student must satisfactorily complete a background check (completed through PharmCAS), a drug test (completed through PharmCAS), and must attain licensure by the Oregon and Washington State Boards of Pharmacy prior to the start of orientation.
It's the Pharmacy Intern License (from both Oregon & Washington)
I got the confirmation recently as well, now have to wait. Please let us know if anyone gets the invitation.
I only applied to two schools so far: pacific and Lecom.
I prefer Lecom over pacific, due to the cost and grading system. I don't like pass/no pass, because future employers would have trouble make judgement. On top of that, pacific has lower licensing exam pass rate, maybe because their program is still relatively new.
I only applied to two schools so far: pacific and Lecom.
I prefer Lecom over pacific, due to the cost and grading system. I don't like pass/no pass, because future employers would have trouble make judgement. On top of that, pacific has lower licensing exam pass rate, maybe because their program is still relatively new.
Interesting! This is something that must be asked towards the end of the interview!!
According to the school's website, there is only one interview in November this year. The next one is January 12. I guess those of us who submitted our apps in October will have to wait until probably early December for the next interview invitation.
I think you are right, as no one here got invited lately.
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Me too! I don't know why the school decided to only have one interview in November this year. 🙁
Obviously no one can apply after the deadline !!! Well, let me reword it "the school had a surge of apps right before the deadline". Hope it's clear now
Obviously no one can apply after the deadline !!! Well, let me reword it "the school had a surge of apps right before the deadline". Hope it's clear now
Thank you for clarification!
For those get invitation, please make an announcement, so we know what to expect.
What kind of announcement? When you are invited for interview, they'll send you emails with detailed schedule and instructions.
Actually, pharmcas extended the November 1st deadline to November 15th (I believe) due to all of the damages and power outages on the East coast from hurricane Sandy. So luckily, you can apply after the Nov 1st deadline this year. I believe the new deadline is Nov 15th. Check with pharmcas to make sure!
Yes, that is true that the supplemental deadline is Dec. However, since pharmcas changed the Nov deadline from Nov 1st to the 15th, people still have a chance to apply. That is, the people who have not submitted pharmcas still have the opportunity to do so. Well, at least until the 15th.
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I am from SF, CA going to the interview on 11/10th
Congrats! When did you submit your application?
Nah. There's still hope for you.
me too! "committee hold" oh well even if i get the interview i'm going to decline it.
Yea - it certainly takes the bite out of rejection when you have already been accepted to a program which suits your needs perfectly. I was mostly interested in the 3 year curriculum and the proximity to my home state.
its not a rejection though, so there is still hope!
Hey I have question. When did u submit your app that u heard from them? I still havent heard anything from MCPHS?
Thanks. I submitted on October 5
I went to the interview and the student panel said about 20/100 of the graduating class did not get a job after graduating but that if you want to do retail, it's relatively easy to find in oregon...
Thank you! congratulation on your interview! How's the whole experience?
I wonder if it is worth spending extra money to attend school in west coast based on slightly better job outlooks than places like PA. Anyone else has some thoughts on this? I would go to texas, but I did not take PCAT.
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I agree with you about the outlook on the field. My only concern about Pacific is that the passing rate is 90%. Also, the fact that they don't give grades what will individuals have to do to land a residency? I know there is a letter you can attach to your application, but still....
Do you mean a 90% pass rate for the NAPLEX? If so they were telling me during one of their open houses it was 95%. But I don't see any information regarding it on their website. Where did you get 90% from?
UCSD also does pass/no pass grading and they are highly regarded in the pharmacy community.
The pass rate was about 93% last year. I don't know about this year.
source: http://www.nabp.net/programs/assets/NAPLEX passing rates.pdf
Thanks!
93% is still not bad. It is something you would have to assess yourself on, do you feel like you would be part of the 93% who passed it on the first time?
I understand wanting to be competitive for a residency though. I hear it is harder and harder to get one. Does anyone have any info on how many graduates from Pacific went on to do residencies? Or rather how many applied and how many were accepted?
Im not referring to the naplex. I am referring to the pass/fail standard that they use as their grading system. I do believe that you must have at least a 90 % overall in each class in order to go on to the next class. I am pretty sure that it said 90% on the supplemental application. Whether it is pass/no pass I am still interested in the program, especially since it is accelerated.
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