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Applying to Pharmacy School
A Campus Convention February 21, 2015
University of Kansas - School of Pharmacy
Gene Hotchkiss, B.S., R.Ph.
Senior Associate Dean for Administration The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 2010 Becker Drive, Room 2050 Lawrence, KS 66047 785-864-3591 [email protected]
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 2010 Becker Drive – West Campus, Lawrence
West Campus & KU School of Pharmacy University of Kansas - Lawrence
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Wichita Campus
1010 North Kansas, Wichita
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City (KUMC)
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy - History
• Third oldest public School of Pharmacy West of the Mississippi River – 1885. 125th Anniversary in 2010
• The KU School of Pharmacy home campus is
located in Lawrence • 150 students are admitted into the professional
program at KU-Lawrence each year • The KU School of Pharmacy – Wichita campus
accepted our first class of 20 students in the fall 2011 semester (now populated by P3, P4, and P5 students)
Campus Convention Program Objectives
● Understand current pre-pharmacy & professional curriculum of the KU School of Pharmacy
● Introduction to the KU Core Curriculum Requirements and CredT ran Resources
● Understand the admissions process and the factors considered in evaluation of applicants seeking admission to the KU School of Pharmacy
● Understand the desirable qualities of a competitive program applicant
What is the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree ?
• Undergraduate, professional degree
• Six year, 208 credit hour program
• Two years, 68 cr.hrs, of pre-pharmacy coursework
• Four years, 140 cr.hrs., professional curriculum
• Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) component following first and second professional year
• Fourth professional year comprised of advanced phamacy practice experience (APPE) rotations
• NAPLEX / MPJE Licensure required post graduation
Career Pathway Opportunities
● Strength is career pathway options ● Demand remains good – 100% placement ● U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Report ● $100,000++ annual starting compensation ● Placement nationwide
Class of 2018 Profile
Fall 2014 / P3 – Class of 2018 Statistics ● 85 Women (54.5%) and 71 Men (45.5%) / 156 Total Admits ● Age range is 20-47; Avg. age is 23.5; 14 over the age of 30 ● 130 Kansas residents (83.3%) ● 66 Completed Pre-Pharmacy Science Core at KU (42.1%) 49 Completed Pre-Pharmacy at a Community College (31.4%) ● 26 Non-Kansas residents (16.7%) ~ 11-MO; 4-CO; 2-TX; 2-NE; 1 each from IA, MN, VA, WI ~ 3 International Students ~ 15 (57.7%) non-KS residents completed Pre-Pharmacy at KU ● Ethnicity: 120 - White; 2 - Hispanic; 3 - Native American; 23 - Asian-Pacific Islander; 5 - Black/non-Hispanic; 3 - Other
Class of 2018 Profile ● 265 Applicants seeking Admission for the 2014 Fall Semester
● Admissions interviews were conducted with 198 applicants
● Average PCAT Composite Score of the admits: 65.97
● Avg. Chemistry, Biology, & Overall GPA of Admits: ~ 3.38 Chemistry - 3.43 Biology - 3.55 Overall ~ GPA Range of Admits: 2.90 – 4.00
● Average High School ACT Composite Score: 27.84 ~ average ACT of KU freshman admits for the 2014 Fall semester was 25.1
● 136 Applicants admitted to the Lawrence Campus
● 20 Applicants admitted to the Wichita Campus
Admissions Demographic Data Class Avg. Age Kansas Non-Kansas Year Age Range Female Male Total Residents Residents
2018 24 20-47 85 71 156 130 26 2017 24 18-54 106 64 170 146 24 2016 24 20-45 99 65 164 152 12
2015 25 21-48 102 68 170 157 13 2014 23 19-53 94 56 150 126 24
2013 23 19-38 61 44 105 89 16
2012 27 23-53 72 33 105 94 11 2011 23 19-57 57 48 105 90 15 2010 29 26-53 65 40 105 81 24
Admissions Academic Data Pharmacy # OA Chem Biol
Class Year Admits GPA GPA GPA PCAT* ACT
2018 156 3.55 3.38 3.43 66 27.8
2017 168 3.54 3.35 3.50 68 27.4
2016 164 3.53 3.40 3.44 63 26.1
2015 170 3.55 3.41 3.47 65 26.2
2014 150 3.54 3.41 3.41 66 26.4
2013 105 3.53 3.46 3.48 73 26.5
2012 105 3.61 3.52 3.49 75 26.1 *Significant restructuring of the PCAT examination implemented in 2010
KU Pharmacy Tuition Costs 2014 – 2015 Academic Year*
In-State Out-of-State
Tuition per semester (fall and spring) $10,675 $19,425
Tuition for two semesters $21,350 $38,850
Tuition for IPPE Summer Session $2727 $4845
Fall 2014 Admits Tuition Costs for 8 semesters and 2 summer sessions
$90,854 $165,090
*Tuition for pharmacy students beginning in the 2014-15 academic year is a fixed cost that is the same for all four years in the professional program regardless for enrollment in 7 or more credit hours.
School Selection Issues ● Geographic Location: Close to Home or Away from Home
● Campus Setting: Urban / Rural / Traditional / Business Park
● Enrollment: Large or Small - Total Campus vs. Unit
● Academic Focus: Overall and Specific Area of Interest
● Program Academic Reputation / Quality !
● Campus Life & Extracurricular Activities ● Campus & Community Diversity
● Campus & Community Safety
● Costs: Tuition & Housing / Part-time Job Opportunities / Financial Aid
KU Core & CredTran Requirements
● KU CORE reflects degree requirements for all degree programs at the University of Kansas, www.kucore.ku.edu
● The Core consists of Six Educational Goals which must be completed by all Graduation Candidates
● Includes All Freshman at KU from Fall 2013 Forward
● Includes All Transfer Students at KU from Fall 2015 Forward
● KU Core Options / Exemptions
● Pharmacy Student Requirements
● Cred Tran as a Resource to Ensure KU Core Compliance
KU School of Pharmacy Application & Admissions Process
● An evolutionary process - constantly changing in response to the composition of the applicant pool and demands of the profession
● Majority of applicants are acceptable candidates ● 170 positions available and around 300 applicants - 150 student capacity on the Lawrence Campus - 20 student capacity on the Wichita Campus
KU School of Pharmacy Application & Admissions Process
● School of Pharmacy has a genuine desire that each applicant submit an optimal application dossier ● Applicants need to understand the level of competition with respect to admission ● Pharmacists, alumni, and other mentors or sponsors of applicants need to understand the level of competition and the application/admissions process
Application Timetable for Fall 2015 Admissions
● Application Deadline: February 1, 2015
● Open Application Period: Oct. 1, 2014 through Feb. 1, 2015
● Preferred Application Period: Oct. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014
● Applicant Interviews: February & March 2015
● Admissions Decisions: March through April
Application Process
● Detailed instructions can be found on the KU Pharmacy website: www.pharmacy.ku.edu
● Applicant, if at an institution other than KU, must also apply
to the University of Kansas for admission to KU as an undergraduate, degree seeking, ‘Transfer Student’
● Applicants that are current KU students must complete a
‘Change of School’ form in the Dean’s Office of the KU School of Pharmacy
● All applicants, students at KU and Transfer Students, must
also apply directly to the KU School of Pharmacy following the instructions on our website and submit the required supplemental application materials
Application Forms ● Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended ● SOP Applicant Profile Form ● Three Letters of Recommendation - Recommendation Form AND Letter of Recommendation ● Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) Scores ● Pertinent supplemental applicant information - (optional, but encouraged) ● Individual applications are not reviewed by the Admissions
Committee until all required application materials have been submitted
The Applicant Profile Form ● What info does the form provide - a First Impression! ● Prepare a draft and revise to a final document for submission ● A $75.00 application fee is submitted with the Applicant Profile ● Statement acknowledging an understanding regarding inappropriate academic and non-academic misconduct issues and that criminal background checks required for matriculation ● Kansas Board of Pharmacy background check to establish eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Student Intern – a matriculation requirement
Letters of Recommendation ● Is a Letter of Recommendation actually important?
● Instructions to the Applicant and Reference Source
● Who should write and submit a Letter of Recommendation?
● Letter should be an enthusiastic endorsement of the applicant that is objective and honest
● What is the appropriate length of a Letter of Recommendation?
● Who should NOT write a Letter of Recommendation?
What Should a Letter of Recommendation Provide?
● A Complete Applicant Assessment, including:
- Character, Maturity & Integrity
- Understanding of the issues and opportunities in Pharmacy
- Applicant’s attributes that are desirable in a Pharmacist - Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Work Ethic / Initiative - Self Starter
- Personal Strengths
- Outstanding Achievements - Community Service
Pharmacy College Admissions Test - PCAT
● www.pcatweb.info ● The one common denominator for ALL applicants ● Structure similar to the ACT test taken in high school ● Content is chemistry, math, biology, verbal skills, reading comprehension and an essay writing exercise ● Scores for each component are reported as a percentile as well as a composite percentile score ● The PCAT for Fall 2016 applicants must have been taken within the time frame of Oct. 2013 through January 2016
School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee
● School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee is charged with the task of conducting the admissions process
● The Admissions Committee composition is as follow: - Faculty representatives from each department in the School - Associate Deans for Academic Affairs, Wichita Campus, Medical Center Affairs; Assistant Dean- IPPE/APPE Director; and, Senior Associate Dean
● Current Pharmacy Student Participation
● Participation of the Dean
Applicant Ranking Process
● An overall grade point average, Pre-Pharmacy specific grade point average, and Pre-Pharmacy science grade point average is calculated for each applicant
● PCAT scores are received and recorded for each applicant ● The GPA data and PCAT scores are input into a mathematical
formula, that weights the PCAT and GPA science components, to compute a unique individual applicant score
● A numerical ranking of all applicants is established based on
each individual applicant’s score ● The applicant score and ranking are for internal use only and
not disclosed to the applicant
Critical Applicant Considerations
● Quality of Applicant Profile – First Impressions! ● Strength of Letters of Recommendation – Essential ● Quality of the Applicant Interview - Critical ● Pre-Pharmacy education institution ● Identification of applicants with exceptional circumstances ● There are NO considerations for ‘Legacy’ in the KU School of Pharmacy admissions process
Desirable Applicant Attributes
● Strong Academic Performance ● Competitive PCAT Score ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ● Emotional maturity ● Character attributes desirable in a Pharmacist ● Understanding of the role of a Pharmacist
Desirable Applicant Attributes
● Shadowing and/or pharmacy work experience
● Understands the expectations of the profession & society
● Awareness of issues confronting the profession
● Understands the expectations of the KU School of Pharmacy including the professional curriculum requirements
● Can demonstrate commitment to career & educational goals
Applicant Initiatives
● Visit with a KU School of Pharmacy advisor ● Pre-Pharmacy Club membership at KU and elsewhere ● Awareness of health issues in the news media ● Pharmacy shadowing or work experience ● Develop a mentor relationship with a Pharmacist ● Pre-Pharmacy education at a quality institution
Admissions Committee Evaluation Process
● Committee members review and evaluate applicant files providing comment on their GPA, PCAT scores, and quality and content of the Applicant Profile, Letters of Recommendation and any supplemental information.
● Applicant evaluations are reported to the entire committee with a recommendation to: 1) interview the applicant; 2) hold the file for further review; or, 3) to deny the application.
● Applicants determined to be most qualified for consideration of admission are selected for a personal admissions interview.
Admissions Interview Process
● Interviews conducted by 2 to 3 Admissions Committee members
● Interviews are scheduled for 30 minutes in duration
● Primary interview days scheduled weekday late afternoon and evenings and possibly on a Saturday in February and March
● Around 200+ interviews conducted each year
● All admitted students participate in the interview process
Admissions Selection Process
● Admissions Committee members meet following the interview process to consider all aspects, objective and subjective, for applicants interviewed ● Based on post-interview assessment applicants are ranked and either admitted or denied admission ● Acceptance and matriculation rate for first time offers is 90+% ● A very small cadre of alternates are designated for consideration to fill any positions not accepted by individuals offered a position in the School
Summary
● Understand current pre-pharmacy & professional curriculum of the KU School of Pharmacy
● Understand the KU Core Requirements and how to use the CredTran Resource
● Understand the admissions process and the factors considered in evaluation of applicants seeking admission to the KU School of Pharmacy
● Understand the desirable qualities of a competitive program applicant
To Serve Others in the Profession of Pharmacy is an Honor and Privilege, not a Right
School of Pharmacy Contacts
Kenneth L. Audus, Ph.D., Dean Gene Hotchkiss, R.Ph., B.S., Senior Associate Dean Brian Barnes, Pharm.D., M.S., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Joe Heidrick, Pharm.D., , Asst. Dean & Director of Experiential Programs The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 2010 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047 Ph.: 785-864-3591 Fax: 785-864-5265 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Robert L. Emerson, Pharm.D., Associate Dean Wichita Campus The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy 1010 N. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214 Ph.: 316-293-3500 Fax: 316-293-3520 Email: [email protected] Visit the KU School of Pharmacy website at www.pharmacy.ku.edu Contact us by email: [email protected]
Questions ?
MDCM 601 3 Medicinal Biochemistry I PHAR 560 4 Introductory Pharmacy Practice ExperienceMDCM 602 1 Medicinal Chemistry LabP&TX 630 4 Pharmacology IPHCH 517 2 Calculations PHCH 693 2 Clinical PharmacokineticsPHCH 667 2 Introduction to Clinical Chemistry PHPR 644 4 Pharmacotherapy IVPHPR 620 3 Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Issues in Patient Care PHPR 613 2 PharmacoeconomicsPHAR 500 2 Introduction to Pharmacy PHPR 614 3 Pharmacy Management
17 credit hours PHPR 625 2 Pharmacoepidemiology and Public HealthPHAR 525 1 Pharmacy Skills Laboratory IV
1 Elective courseMDCM 603 3 Medicinal Biochemistry II 15 credit hoursP&TX 631 3 Pharmacology IIPHCH 518 3 Principles of Solution/Dosage Forms PHPR 641 4 Pharmacotherapy I PHPR 645 4 Pharmacotherapy VPHPR 619 3 Healthcare Systems and Informatics PHPR 670 2 Clinical AssessmentPHAR 510 1 Pharmacy Skills Laboratory I PHPR 621 2 Pharmacy Law
17 credit hours PHPR 630 3 Biostatistics and Drug InformationP&TX 640 2 ToxicologyPHAR 530 1 Pharmacy Skills Laboratory V
PHAR 550 4 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 Elective course15 credit hours
MDCM 625 4 Medicinal Chemistry IP&TX 632 3 Pharmacology III PHPR 60_ 4 Advanced hospital rotationPHCH 625 3 Pharmacokinetics PHPR 60_ 4 Advanced community rotationPHPR 642 4 Pharmacotherapy II PHPR 60_ 4 Ambulatory care rotationPHAR 515 1 Pharmacy Skills Laboratory II PHPR 60_ 4 Acute care / inpatient general medicine rotation
1 Elective course PHPR 60_ 20 Elective rotations (5 four credit hour rotations)16 credit hours 36 APPE credit hours
140 professional credit hours completed208 cumulative credit hours completed
MDCM 626 4 Medicinal Chemistry IIP&TX 633 3 Pharmacology IVPHCH 626 3 Biopharmaceutics & Drug DeliveryPHPR 643 4 Pharmacotherapy III North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)PHAR 520 1 Pharmacy Skills Laboratory III
1 Elective course16 credit hours68 cumulative credit hours completed
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)
* Curriculum for students matriculating in the fall of 2015 or later. See pharmacy.ku.edu for the classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018 curricula.BS in Pharmaceutical Studies Awarded
Year 4 Fall 2016 (2nd professional year)Year 6 Summer, Fall 2018, and Spring 2019 (4th prof. year)
Year 4 Spring 2017 (2nd professional year)Doctor of Pharmacy degree awarded
Year 6 Summer (board exams completed following graduation)
Year 5 Fall 2017 (3rd professional year)
Year 3 Spring 2016 (1st professional year)
Year 5 Spring 2018 (3rd professional year)
Year 3 Summer 2016 (1st professional year)
Class of 2019* Professional Curriculum
Year 3 Fall 2015 (1st professional year) Year 4 Summer 2017 (2nd professional year)
