1. Humanism
Caring
Science

2. About WesternU Comprehensive health sciences graduate institution
Pomona, CA
Founded in 1977 by Dr. Philip Pumerantz
Over 3,700 students enrolled
9 colleges
21 academic programs

3. of all our graduates - exactly what is needed in health care today.”
Mission
The mission of Western University of Health Sciences is to produce, in a humanistic tradition, health care professionals and Biomedical knowledge that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities.
“Skilled hands and compassionate hearts will continue to be the signature
of all our graduates - exactly what is needed in health care today.”
- Founding President Philip Pumerantz

4. Degrees Offered Doctorate Degree Programs
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – California (DO)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Oregon (DO
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Doctor of Pharmacy-International (PharmD)
Doctor of Physical Therapy-Advanced (DPT)
Doctor of Physical Therapy-Entry (DPT)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Doctor of Optometry (OD)

5. Degrees Offered Master Degree Programs Certificate Programs
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS)
Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS)
Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA)
Certificate Programs
Family Nurse Practitioner (Post Masters FNP)

6. Student Life Southern California Location Community Outreach
90+ Student Clubs and Organizations
California Society of Health System Pharmacists club

7. WesternU Student Housing
The Daumier “I am here for you, you can be sure”
Opened Summer 2014
Luxury Graduate Residencies
Great location WesternU esplanade
Four Story Building
202 units

8. “Patient Centered Cases An Interprofessional Approach”
Interprofessional Education
“Patient Centered Cases
An Interprofessional Approach”
135 small groups of 13 health professional students +1 faculty facilitator
Obesity and Asthma
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuberculosis
Diabetes
Cardiovascular/Hypertension
meet with nine fellow students and one faculty facilitator for several case studies.
Initial cases concentrate on honing your communication and interpersonal skills, analyzing ethical issues, and developing your understanding of the other professions.
Intermediate and advanced level IPE courses focus more on the diagnosis and treatment of standardized patients you’ll see in the simulation lab, or real-life cases
This course is required for our entry level first-year students from our nine (9) health professional programs: osteopathic medicine, optometry, dental medicine, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing, pharmacy.  Students from four additional health care disciplines: public health, occupational therapy assistant, medical assistant, and diagnostic imaging participate from Oregon State University (OSU) and Linn Benton Community College (LBCC)
Pediatric
Adolescent
Young Adult
Middle Age Adult
Older Adult (65) plus
First semester cases focus on team building, communication and other vital interprofessional skills.
Second semester cases emphasize cultural sensitivity, ethical dilemmas and end of life issues.

9. College of Pharmacy College of Pharmacy opened 1996
The College of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Western University of Health Sciences is fully accredited by Western Association Schools and Colleges (WASC)

10. Beginning Annual Salary: Our alumni placement (2013)
Employment Opportunities
Employed
78%
Residency
19%
Unknown/Unemployed 3%
Full-time (one employer)
81%
Part-time (one or more employers)
19%
Community Chain
61%
Hospital Pharmacy
17%
Community Independent
10%
Armed Services, other Government 5%
Long-Term Care 2%
Managed Care 1%
Other 1
CVS 2
Rite Aid
Walgreens
Kaiser 3 VA 4
Target 5
WesternU
Beginning Annual Salary:
$106,000 - $131,000+
Our alumni placement (2013)

11. Facilities
All seats equipped with Wi-Fi and data ports for access to server and to internet
All COP students are required to have laptops
Breakout rooms for team assignments or study

12. Curriculum IPE = Interprofessional Education
IPPE = Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (4 weeks X3)
APPE = Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (6 weeks X6)
AE = Advanced Elective (16 weeks)

13. Block Design of Curriculum
Unique in nature, WesternU first to offer amongst colleges of pharmacy nationwide.
First year modified block
10 blocks/year (starts in 2nd year to mid 3rd year)
Each block 18 days in length, 6 h/day
5th, 10th and 16th block is an integrated block for days.

14. IPPE Clinical Experience
Early introduction to clinical work:
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)
P-1 (4) weeks in Fall and Spring in a community pharmacy
P-2 (4) weeks in the Summer in a hospital pharmacy
IPPE: Assigned based on the distance of WesternU campus and where you live.

15. APPE and AE Clinical Experience
Rotations Sites Include:
Private hospitals
County hospitals
Veterans Administration hospitals
Military hospitals
Long-term-care facilities
Rehabilitation hospitals
Compounding pharmacies
Managed care facilities
Psychiatric facilities
Children's hospitals
Chain drug stores
Independently-owned pharmacies.
Specialty Pharmacy
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
~350 sites and ~650 Preceptors
Spring of 3rd year and Fall of 4th year
(6) 6 week rotations
4th year 16 week Advanced Elective

16. Licensure
California requirements: 1,500 intern hours prior to graduation (900 by self; 600 through the pharmacy curriculum)
Internship hours calculated starting P-1 year
Licensure examinations
NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination)
& CPJE (California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Exam)

17. Outstanding Board Scores
NAPLEX First Time Pass Rate for WesternU Pharmacy Students: >99%
96% (National Passing Rate)
100% passing rate 3 out of last 5 years
Compared to other Pharmacy schools
CPJE First Time Pass Rate for WesternU Pharmacy Students: 93.8%
80% (Overall Pass Rate)

18. At a Glance Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Accreditation WASC, ACPE
Size of Entering Class 120
Applications Available July 14th
Primary: PharmCAS
Secondary: WesternU
Application Deadline Nov. 3rd
(both primary & secondary)
Classes Start August
Annual Tuition $46,705*
*Approximate (Subject to change)

19. Prerequisite Coursework
Semesters
College English 1
English Composition
Speech Communication
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Microbiology
General Chemistry w/lab 2
Organic Chemistry w/lab
Biochemistry
Calculus
Electives
All prerequisites must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S. institution (exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis)
Advanced Placement (AP) credit is accepted for all prerequisite courses. AP credit must be reported by subject and credits, and come directly from your institution or testing service
Prerequisite courses and AP credit scores must be completed no more than ten years prior to planned date of matriculation.
All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better
All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the spring term prior to matriculation
Courses may not be taken on a pass/fail
All coursework taken from non-US institutions must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation
As of Fall 2014 Labs no longer required for Human Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology
Physics: Added to Elective requirement
10 year time limitation on sciences only

20. Prerequisite Questions?
Pre-Requisite Database
Pre-Requisite Verification Form

21. Admissions Requirements
In addition to course requirements:
Minimum Overall and Science GPA is 2.75
Average competitive overall GPA is 3.36
Average competitive science GPA is 3.29
3 letters of reference (professors, academic advisors, employers, pharmacists)
Personal questionnaire
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22. Admissions Process Interviews Status letters sent out by March
By invitation, based on file evaluation score
Interviews - multiple interviewers (a faculty member and a current student/alumni/preceptor)
Emphasis is on communication and interpersonal skills
Writing sample
Status letters sent out by March
accepted, alternate list, not accepted

23. What are we looking for? Excellent communication skills
Compassionate (able to relate to others, good interpersonal skills, empathetic)
Dedicated (motivated to pharmacy; show by work or volunteer experience)
Dependable (give examples in your personal statement/questionnaire that you ‘got the job done’, and that you are responsible)
Display good judgment

24. What should I do now?
Think about and contact people for your references
Make sure you know how to request transcripts and how long it takes
Learn more about WesternU: take a campus tour, sit in on a class, or attend Preview Day
Learn more about the pharmacy profession: AACP.org, shadow a pharmacist, make sure pharmacy is right for you!

25. finaid@westernu.edu or 1 (800) 346-1610
Financial Aid
Tuition
$46, per year
(for academic year)
Questions?
or 1 (800)

26. Attend one of our Preview Days Next Preview Day: November 22nd
Questions?
Attend one of our Preview Days
Next Preview Day: November 22nd

27. Please contact the Office of University Recruitment
Questions?
Please contact the Office of University Recruitment
Vanessa Riggins
University Recruiter
Liaison to the College of Pharmacy
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