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 Summer Enrichment Program and Recruitment

COE PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences of the Howard University, offers an eight-week ON-SITE Pharmacy Professional Summer Advancement Program for students who are interested in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree. This program is made possible by the Center of Excellence (COE) grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services. (Health Profession Diversity). 

The Pharmacy Professional Advancement Program offers an intensive curriculum designed to strengthen and enhance the academic potential of students focusing on a career in the health professions.  An eligible student must have a minimum 3.00 grade point average.  

The curriculum includes the following:  Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacy Math, Microbiology, Physiology and Pharmacy Statistics.  In addition, seminars on test-taking, study and time management skills are offered.

ELIGIBILITY

African-American; Hispanic-American and Native-American pre-professional students with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00. Student participants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.  Students must have completed a PharmCAS application for 2006 admission cycle and submit the following information: 

• COE  Pharmacy Professional Summer Advancement  Program Application

• Three letters of recommendation

• An official transcript (necessary for acceptance into the program)

• An essay that demonstrates the students’ interest in their chosen career field

• One personal (face to face) interview

   APPLICATION DEADLINE IS May 14, 2007

PROGRAM INVITATION

To be invited to the COE Pharmacy Professional Summer Advancement Program, a student must:

• have either completed all pre-pharmacy prerequisites to enter the School of Pharmacy or the Division of Allied Health Sciences, or be able to complete all prerequisites by the end of the Spring semester immediately preceding the start of the summer program;

• have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 in the Science, Math and English pre-pharmacy/pre-allied health sciences required courses

• have submitted an application for admission to the School of Pharmacy/Division of Allied Health Sciences in the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences prior  to February 1 and a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident Alien.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed application

• 3 Letters of Recommendation (Preferably from a former Math/Science instructor or Counselor

• An Official Transcript (with proof of successful completion)

• A 250 Word Essay (which should demonstrate an interest in the Health Professions field/career)

• An Official Interview

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