pre-pharmacy society october club meeting october 25, 2010 gmuprepharmacy@gmail
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Hey!!! Sorry we missed you at our club mtg! Please read all slides for our updates ! Thanks! ;). Pre-Pharmacy Society October Club Meeting October 25, 2010 [email protected]. 81%. Happy Change!. INTRODUCTION TO OFFICERS AND GUESTS. Pre-Pharmacy Society Mission Statement. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Pre-Pharmacy SocietyOctober Club Meeting
October 25, [email protected]
Hey!!! Sorry we missed you at our club mtg! Please read all slides for our updates ! Thanks! ;)
Happy Change!
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INTRODUCTION TO OFFICERS AND GUESTS
Pre-Pharmacy SocietyMission Statement
“The Pre-Pharmacy Society (PPS) is committed to helping pre-professional students build their interest in the field
of pharmacy. The organization promotes academic growth,
service, leadership, and advocacy in engaging the student body.”
Member Benefits
• 1. Learn about Pre-Pharmacy and Pharmacy Application Process
• 2. Get advice and all your questions answered • 3. Opportunity to attend admission visit, field
trips, info session and so much more! • 4. Eligible to participate in Membership
Recognition Program and other awards application from Pre-Pharmacy Society Board
Member Benefits
• 5. Eligible to participate in Pre-Pharmacy Mentoring Program.
• 6. Leadership skill: Eligible to run for office and join Committee.
• 7. Connection with Pre-Pharmacy Advisor and Admission Committee from Pharmacy Schools in our areas.
• 8. Make Pre-Pharmacy friends! Study group! • 9. Receive free newsletters.
MRP AWARD
Level Silver Gold Platinum
PPS Meeting and Event (not including service project)
40% 60% 80%
Service Hour 6 hours
10 hours
16 hours
PPS Board Meeting 0 30% 60%Read bellow for more detail!
Why community service?! • “Community service demonstrates that you have
the personal attributes desired in a health care professional. By placing yourself in situations where you are serving people in need, it shows that you are caring, compassionate, responsive, etc. The kind of community service you pursue can vary widely; ideally, you should be intensely involved with people in need over a period of time long enough so that you may have an impact.”
PPS Fundraising/Service Initiatives
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November Upcoming Event
1. Love for Haiti
November 11, 10am – 5pm. Sub II ballroom
2. PCAT study group
3. American Cancer Society Fundraising
Check our facebook for more detail. We will send out emails to sign up and remind you about our events!
The Pre-Pharmacy Society of
GMU
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Pre-pharmacy Info Session
From your trusted student pharmacists
@ SNPhAImportant Disclaimer: Anything said or presented during this presentation does not guarantee admission to the MCV/VCU
School of Pharmacy!!!
Here is a PowerPoint from speakers’ presentation
OverviewO Review of the application processO The period after applying:
O Interview preparationO Cost preparednessO The “Waiting” processO Financial aid and immunization timely
completion
O SNPhA’s Mentoring Program
O The Pharmacy life Panel: in the perspective of a P3s at Inova campus.
O Student National Pharmaceutical Association
O The student organization that promotes the profession of pharmacy and healthcare in medically underserved communities.
O Develops a positive image of minority healthcare professionals within the community.
SNPhA
Application process
Application Submission
Disclaimer: the information provided is pertain to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle
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Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle
Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle
Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle
Pre-requisite Courses
Disclaimer: the information provided pertains to VCU pharmacy for 2010-11 application cycle
www.pcatweb.info
•January 22, 2011•Deadline: 12/10/2010•APPLY EARLY!!!
Upcoming Test date:
How do I Prepare PCAT?
Interview preparation
Be aware of Cost
The “Waiting” process
What’s next after an acceptance letter?
What’s next after an acceptance letter?
SNPhA Mentoring Program• Need more guidance on your application process?
• Sign up for the SNPhA Mentoring Program!!!
• Pre-Pharmacy Students will be paired with a current pharmacy student at VCU School of Pharmacy.
• SNPhA Mentor program is designed to help undergraduate pre-pharmacy students gain knowledge about Pharmacy School preparation or admission by forming an ongoing mentor relationship with current pharmacy students.
• Please e-mail SNPhA Inova Representative, Gina Lee, [email protected]. if you have any comments or concerns about the Pre-Pharmacy Mentorship Program
• Please be sure to SIGN UP for a mentor on the available sign-up sheets!!!
Interested in being a SNPhA?!
O Affiliated membership: $45O Eligible to attend regional (in March)
and national meeting (in July)O Good networking opportunity. O Shadowing pharmacy students and
community service activities
Q&AO How was your application process to VCU
Pharmacy School?O Applied early
O Did you take PCAT before applying through PharmCAS?O Yes. However, not required.
O What are your suggestions for PCATO Sample exams on PCAT websiteO Your notes
O What courses would you recommend for pharmacy school preparation?O PrerequisitesO ImmunologyO Human Anatomy and PhysiologyO Medical Microbiology
Q&AO Are there any research related courses?
O Yes! Scholarship classes throughout 1st to 3rd year
O VCU offers combined degree programO Lots of research opportunity including,
electives, and the summer fellowship program.
O What career options that pharmacists have?O http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?
Section=Pathways_Program&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=12183
O Consider joining professional organization as a pharmacy technician
Q&AO Interview Process and preparation
O 2 interviews, each composed of 1 student and 1 faculty
O Each interview lasts 20 minutesO Be a good listener and answer questions
correctly. O Be yourself!O From 11am to 5pm including the tour of
Richmond campus.O Student Doctor Network helped me to
think about possible interview questions.
Q&AO Life in Pharmacy School
O Curriculum: check the school’s website.O 18-22 credits per semesterO Quizzes and exams almost every week.
O Classes everyday. Lab once a week. O Time management is the key. O Last minute studying is a very bad idea. O Active in community services: Blood pressure
screenings, blood glucose screenings, diabetes education, immunizations, etc.
O Social events: Pharmacy School Semi-formal, MCV Winter Formal, and each student organization offers socials events.
Q&AO INOVA campus
O Located at Inova Fairfax HospitalO A confirmation has to be made in the
2nd year spring semesterO Class size: about 20 studentsO Great faculties and facilities