PharmCAS
PharmCAS typically opens on:
Mid-July every year.
The five categories:
Chem, Bio, Math, Reading, Writing.
Fall Interview Dates:
October 4th - Springfield (16) & Kansas City (40)
October 11th - Columbia (20) & Kansas City (40)
November 22nd - Kansas City (40)
Must be complete by:
August 10th, 2020.
Describe the Pharm.D. Curriculum
Three years in the class - Didactic;
Last year is rotations - Experiential;
Service - Co-Curricular.
Early Decision Deadline:
Typically the first Tuesday after Labor Day.
Which exams count for Early Decision:
July 2016 - September.
Interview Day Setup:
-Welcome
-Speak with Pharmacy Faculty 1-on-1
-Speak with Alumni Pharmacist 2-on-1
-Small Group Project with P4s
-Tour
Name the courses with a five-year shelf life:
Org Chem 1 & 2, Microbiology, Anatomy, Cell Bio & Med Term.
When were three Rx campuses started?
Kansas City - 1885
Columbia - 2005
Springfield - 2014
How long does PharmCAS take to complete?
A couple hours.
Are second attempts ok?
You bet!
How does Personal Essay fit into interview?
The faculty member reads this ahead of time, and will discuss it.
Advantage to completing Biochem 1 & 2 before pharmacy school:
Won't have to take Pharm Biochem in first semester.
Ways that Distance Education detracts from learning:
Zero.
Students do not transfer because of the learning situation. Students who end up in CoMo or Spfld as their second choice, can transfer...but they choose not to.
What can you work on now?
Personal Essay & Recommendation Writers.
Best way to study:
Kaplan, PCATweb Practice Test, Dr. Collins, others?
What advantage will Pharmacy Experience play in interview?
Plays big roll in alumni talk. It also helps you convey your passion for the profession to faculty.
What are some prereqs to take online?
Med Term - 1.0 hour through UMKC - HLSC 125.
Cell Bio - 3.0 hours through UMSL - BIOL 3622.
Human Anatomy with lab - 4 hours through Moberly Area CC - BIO205.
MACC - Eng Comp 1 & 2, US Hist, Speech, Med Term.
Others?
When will satellite students visit KC?
PharmD Orientation
White Coat Ceremony
Graduation
Awards ceremony for scholarship(s)
Which transcripts does PharmCAS require?
All transcripts.
Minimum score required:
16 or higher Composite.
How to prepare/Tips
-Eye contact
-Nice handshake
-Avoid "um" & "like"
-SHOW. YOUR. PASSION.
-Ask your academic advisor &/or Career Services for tips.
If a student received a "C" in Chem 1, should said student retake the class?
Nope! A couple Cs are ok. Grade of A & B in Chem 2 looks great! PharmCAS calculates all grades, so the C will always be there.
What is the mascot of PharmD students at MSU?
Kangabear!