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Picking a pharmD school!
Started by Reha303
UF - Done and done.
OR you can apply to your instate colleges and any surrounding colleges that you think you might want to go to. Whatever works for you.
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Well, there are over 100 (probably), so narrowing it down will take some research. These links will help with that.
http://www.aacp.org/resources/student/pharmacyforyou/admissions/pages/PSAR.aspx
http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolpages.htm
http://www.aacp.org/resources/student/pharmacyforyou/admissions/pages/PSAR.aspx
http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolpages.htm
Since you already know THAT information, why are you coming on here to ask us where you should apply? 🙄
Furthermore, we don't know your state of residency, we don't know if you have a degree, etc. Those things are rather important before we even try to answer your question, which is a rather poor question to ask.
Where do you want to live the next 4 years? Try there.
Visit some of the schools you are interested in. Many of them wouldn't mind giving you a tour if you contact them. Just pick a school you will be happy with for 3-4 years. 🙂
Maybe Oregon state ? Although, lack of degree might limit you somewhat.
go to maryland they have a highly ranked school.
and out of state tuition isnt fun
and out of state tuition isnt fun
I think you should try and identify a possible career path post-pharmD. If you know what area of pharmacy in which you would like to practice, then you can narrow the list of schools by focusing on the ones which are more likely to develop your skills accordingly and grant you the opportunities to get into the area you want. For example, if you are interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry, there are a handful of schools (e.g. USP, Rutgers, etc) which have very strong ties with the industry and frequent opportunities to network in that community.
To do this, I recommend trying to make contacts with pharmacists working in all the areas of pharmacy - community, clinical, academia, FDA, military, industry, managed care, etc. Speak with them about their jobs, the pluses and minuses.
If you are still unable to narrow down the list of possible career choices, then you should choose a school that gives you a LOT of possibilities. And that should also narrow your choice because most schools cannot truly do that to the same degree they can for specific avenues.
Remember, a PharmD is not the goal - it is a means to your goal which is a specific career. Tailor your choice towards the school whose program will help you most in securing your goals.
To do this, I recommend trying to make contacts with pharmacists working in all the areas of pharmacy - community, clinical, academia, FDA, military, industry, managed care, etc. Speak with them about their jobs, the pluses and minuses.
If you are still unable to narrow down the list of possible career choices, then you should choose a school that gives you a LOT of possibilities. And that should also narrow your choice because most schools cannot truly do that to the same degree they can for specific avenues.
Remember, a PharmD is not the goal - it is a means to your goal which is a specific career. Tailor your choice towards the school whose program will help you most in securing your goals.
Is Albany a good pharm school?
