Thanks!
I do have several questions. I have heard that Regis is a little different than most College or Schools of Pharmacy. Now, in terms of competitiveness, would you say that it is quite difficult to obtain an interview and get accepted? Do you know if they look highly upon test scores and GPA? What about diversity? I don't know much about North Carolina and so I don't know if it is diverse as what I'm used to.
Also, can you explain more about the focus of Regis' curriculum? You talked about how it's quite interdisciplinary....Can you explain further? Thanks.
P.S. Also, I would like to keep in contact with you throughout the year. I am currently applying to Regis and other private universities and it would be great to have an advocate or someone who has gone through the process already. Thanks!
Hi! I would say every pharmacy school is competitive in its own ways, as long as you meet the minimum requirements and apply EARLY you have a good chance. Your interview is the place they really get to know YOU as a person, yeah you may look really good on paper but that does NOT tell it all...or you may not have the best grades but you're really good at relating to the interviewer, carrying on a conversation, and are super passionate. One thing Regis emphasizes is its not completely about the grades, rather its about how well rounded you are. They actually shared with us at the interview that they had rejected a handful of people with a 4.0 GPA and/or 99 percentile PCAT, its about more than just grades. Its also about how involved you are with pharmacy, what extracurriculars you're involved in, how well you communicate with others (hence the multiple mini interviews)...
Personally I was accepted with not the greatest GPA or PCAT score, but the fact that I have been so passionate about pharmacy as a career, my involvement in the community (volunteering), working in a pharmacy for 7+ years, extracurriculars (pharmacy club, golf...) and just overall being involved, I feel, saved me.
I would say Regis pharmacy school is very diverse! Females to males is pretty split, and background wise its also pretty equal... majority of the P1 class is from out of state (there is only a handful of students from Colorado and, I believe, 5 having attended Regis for undergrad).
Curriculum wise, Regis isn't focused on one particular area (research, retail, clinical..). Through our studies we have really focused on the importance of patient care, whether it be through communication skills and relating to the patient to clinically picking the most appropriate medication at the most appropriate dose. I should clarify we have NOT experienced everything yet, I'm only in my first semester of my first year.
A requirement for pharmacy school is to do experiential learning (IPPE) and then your 4th year you'll do APPE's (rotations) this is where you get the chance to work in a number of different settings and figure out what best fits you. For example this spring we will be place in an institution setting for our IPPE's and twice a week for a couple hours in the morning we will be working at some sort of institution (ie. hospital or behavioral center..).
I strongly suggest for all of you that decided to apply to Regis to know the school, do your research!! Every school has its own personality, has different things to offer. If group/team work isn't your thing, Regis might not be the place for you. The interview is your opportunity to get to know the school just as much as their chance to get to know you.
Pharm0409 I'd love to keep in contact with you and answer any more questions you may have you're welcome to PM me! Good luck!!!
. Can you tell me when did you completed your applications? Thanx🙂
