Transfer to another school's PharmD program??

[cloudlessblu110]

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[drugdoc]

Why do you want to transfer? Sorry for being nosy!

 

[MindOverMatter]

Every school has a different curriculum. While I'm sure it's possible to transfer to another school and have some of your classes transfer with you, I can almost assure you that you will have to retake some classes or be behind in your progress.

If you're seriously considering this, you should have a very good reason for doing so. My advice (depending on the situation) is to just suck it up and finish at the school you're currently in. Pharmacy school is only a few years out of your life. You can get through it.

 

[cloudlessblu110]

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[diastole]

We just got a transfer student this year for the P2 class so it is possible. And I heard of students from my school transferring out. But mine is a three year school so I think the transfer opportunities in or out is limited to a small number of schools.

 

[spacecowgirl]

there are a few threads on this already. It's possible but difficult and pre-reqs are different. I looked into it but decided it was not worth it despite really, really wanting to move (personal, not school reasons).

 

[bacillus1]

there are a few threads on this already. It's possible but difficult and pre-reqs are different. I looked into it but decided it was not worth it despite really, really wanting to move (personal, not school reasons).

Yeah I was a bit depressed about my school at the beginning of P1 (and before that, as I am in a 0-6) and was looking to transfer, but the prereqs and the course sequence are different at every school, so I really couldn't. Honestly, what will you save, 30-35k if you transfer into P2? It's really not worth it, as you will make much more than that in your lifetime earnings, and it's really a lot of effort to transfer. Plus, even if you don't like your program, it will probably grow on you, and you won't think it's so bad eventually.

 

[cloudlessblu110]

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[spacecowgirl]

It will go by so quickly, you'll be where I am a few years from now wondering why you really wanted to leave. When I found out I would need at least 2 pre-reqs and likely have to repeat my P2 year, I decided hell no, not worth it.

You'll be done before you know it and you can do your p4 rotations wherever you want!