Hope Lemons Outreach and Admissions Advisor hlemons@chsu.org

Mission To teach, to explore, to serve, and to transform pharmacy into a primary care profession. Vision To improve the access, delivery, and outcomes of primary care in Central California.

Accreditation Status ACPE & WASC: Candidate Accreditation Status Granted Provides students with same rights and privileges as full accreditation, allowing them to take the pharmacy board exams.

Curriculum 4 Year Program: 3 Years Didactic, 1 Year Experiential Introductory (IPPE) and Advanced (APPE) Pharmacy Practice Experiences Team-Based Learning

Curriculum P1 Year Fall Spring Biochemistry Immunology Calculations Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutics Patient Self Care Spring Immunology Pharmacokinetics Pharmacology I Biostatistics Pharmacy Practice Lab Experiential Education (IPPE) Community Pharmacy Summer between P1 and P2 year Intern License Application CPR Certification Immunization Certification

Curriculum P2 Year Fall Spring Pharmacology II Pharmacology III Evidence-Based Medicine Patient Care I Spring Pharmacology III Patient Care II Electives Experiential Education (IPPE) Hospital Pharmacy Summer between P2 and P3 year

Curriculum P3 Year Fall Spring Health Care System Pharmacy Law Pharmacology IV Patient Care III Electives Spring Pharmacy Law Pharmacy Management Patient Care IV Experiential Education (IPPE) Clinical rotation with faculty member

Curriculum P4 Year Experiential Education (APPE) Seven (7) APPE rotations that are each six (6) weeks long Various practice settings Ambulatory Care Community Acute Care Institutional (Hospital) Primary Care Elective

TBL Advantages Improves independent thinking Passive learners become active participants Develops problem-solving skills Develops self-assessment and reflection skills Develops confidence and POISE Enhances fluidity of expertise Develops interpersonal, team and conflict resolution skills It’s FUN (and noisy!) Wendy

Career Opportunities in Pharmacy Academia Ambulatory Practice (Clinics) Drug Information Specialist Home Care/ Long Term Care Facility or Hospice Military Nuclear Pharmacy Drug Research Compounding Community Pharmacy In-patient (Hospital) Pharmacy Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Oncology, ETC

Tuition & Financial Aid Affordability Annual tuition is $45,000 per year CHSU Scholarship Fund Student loans available

Admissions Eligibility Bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA 48 Prerequisite credits Minimum 2.7 GPA Grade C or better Any accredited institution

Admissions Process PharmCAS Personal Statement Rolling Admissions Early Decision Important Dates Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Interview Process

Resources for Prospective Pharmacy Students AACP.org Virtual Pharmacy School Fair Pharmacy Career Options Top 10 Reasons Talk to Pharmacists Talk to CHSU Pharmacy students

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