1. General Meeting APRIL 12, 2012

2.  May 6, 2012  You can join and/or donate to our team through:  http://sites.udel.edu/prepharmacy http://sites.udel.edu/prepharmacy  Donate at our Trabant Kiosk on:  04/18/12 8:30am-10:30am  04/27/12 8:30am-10:30am  04/30/12 4:30pm-6:30pm  05/02/12 4:30pm-6:30pm MS WALK

3.  Executive Board Positions will be available for Fall 2012.  President, Vice President, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Secretary, and Webmaster.  The descriptions for these jobs will be in the minutes for this meeting.  If you are interested in becoming a board member, please email:  Vanessa Carranza: carranza@udel.educarranza@udel.edu  You will be asked a couple questions through email to see what you can contribute to the club.  Please contact her in the next week EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS

4. PHARMACY Q&A

5. GETTING STARTED

6.  Plays an important role in healthcare  One of the best paid and most appreciated profession  Recession proof career WHY PHARMACY?

7.  Volunteering or Internship (http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/education/internshi p.asp)http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/education/internshi p.asp  Shadowing a pharmacist  Working as a pharmacy technician or clerk  Hospital  Clinical  Nuclear  Academia  Research  Pharmaceutical Industry  Consulting  Doing your own personal investigate into career opportunities as a pharmacist BEFORE DECIDING…

8.  Completed or be in the process of concluding all prerequisite  Most school require:  a minimum of 3.0 GPA  PCAT REQUIREMENTS

9. PHARMACY Degree  Four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (pharm.D.)  Six-year Graduate programs  Pharmaceutical Chemistry  Toxicology  Pharmacy Administration  Pharmacology

10. SPECIALTIES  Academic Pharmacists  Ambulatory Pharmacist  Clinical Pharmacist  Community/Retail Pharmacists  Government Pharmacists  Home Care Pharmacists  Hospital Pharmacists  Independent Pharmacist  Industrial Pharmacists  Managed Care Pharmacist  Nuclear Pharmacist  Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmacists  Radiopharmacists  Research Pharmacists

11. USEFUL LINKS  http://www.gopharmacyschools.com/ http://www.gopharmacyschools.com/  http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/ http://www.aboutpharmacyschools.com/

12. LOOKING INTO SCHOOLS

13.  Different degree programs  Accreditation and tuition rates  Required prerequisite courses and criteria for applicants WHAT ARE SOME IMPORTANT QUALITIES TO LOOK FOR IN A SCHOOL?

14.  The website below is an interactive map you can use to find schools in the state(s) you are interested in:  http://www.aacp.org/RESOURCES/STUDENT/Pages/SchoolLocator.as px http://www.aacp.org/RESOURCES/STUDENT/Pages/SchoolLocator.as px  Us News Top ranked schools for 2012  #1 University of California- San Francisco CA 4.6  #2 University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill NC 4.5  #3 University of Minnesota – Minneapolis MN 4.4  #4 University of Texas – Austin TX 4.3  #5 University of Kentucky – Lexington KY 4.2  #5 University of Wisconsin – Madison WI 4.2  For a full list you can visit:  http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate- schools/top-health-schools/pharmacy-rankings http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate- schools/top-health-schools/pharmacy-rankings WHERE CAN I FIND LISTS OF PHARMACY SCHOOLS?

15. HOW TO APPLY

16.  In 2012-2013, the PCAT will be offered in July, September, and January  It is taken electronically and contains a verbal, biology, chemistry, reading comprehension, quantitative ability, and two writing sections.  After the exam you will receive a preliminary Score Report immediately. THE PCATS

17.  Applications are submitted through PharmCAS which is a common application which most pharmacy schools use  PharmCAS opens in June which is when you can start working on your application  References, transcripts, GPAs, and application fees (expect supplemental fees) will all be sent through PharmCAS PHARMCAS

18. 1.When should I start my PharmCAS application? 1.How do I send a transcript to PharmCAS? 2.How do I have a professor send a recommendation to PharmCAS? QUESTIONS

19.  How many times can I take the PCATS?  How much does the PCAT cost?  What are some ways to study for the PCAT? QUESTIONS

20. INTERVIEW TIPS

21.  Dress Attire  Dress to impress, look professional (business suits, dress shoes, etc.)  Preparation  Make sure you have everything ready the night before, interviews are usually early in morning  Make a list of things you need to do beforehand  Give yourself enough time and be aware of morning rush hour traffic  Know the address, how to get there, where to park, and know phone number to call just in case HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW?

22.  For the actual interview  Review your application, essay, and things you want to emphasize about yourself  Know the pre-requisites you’ve completed for the school and the ones planned for future  Think of questions to ask them  Research the school, area, and program  Relax, be yourself, be confident  Know what you’re heading into ahead of time by going to http://studentdoctor.net/reference-materials/interview-feedback/ http://studentdoctor.net/reference-materials/interview-feedback/  Click on “Pharmacy schools”  Find school you are interviewing at  Has tons of information about the interview and school  Including questions, tips, interview type and length  Tour and travel information for surrounding area  KNOW: why pharmacy, why this school, and why they should accept you. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW FOR THE INTERVIEW?