2. Hope Lemons
Outreach and Admissions Advisor

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. Meet the Faculty
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17. Stay Connected with CHSU
CHSU.ORG

18. We would love to welcome YOU to our CHSU PHARMILY!
Admissions

19. Questions
Admissions, Student Services, Financial Aid, Students, Open door for all others.