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Midwestern University

Glendale Campus

CONTACT
James Walter
Director of Admissions
Admissions
19555 N. 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ
85308
Phone: 623–572–3275

Email: jwalte@midwestern.edu
Website: www.midwestern.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Stautus
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
311
• Estimated number accepted:
210
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
133
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
3
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
87
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
53
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
47

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.3
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matirculation:
62
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
90
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2010 term

Semester Hours
6
8
3
8
8
3
3
3
3
3
3
8
62

Other clarifying information: * General Education Electives are to be divided among the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, fine arts, foreign language, business, or computer sciences (science, match, physical education, and health care courses are NOT acceptable)

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
2/15/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Web link will be emailed if applicant qualifies

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Fall 2009
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2009
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
N/A
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
N/A
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
N/A
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
N/A
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report - FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
N/A
• Other clarifying information:
N/A

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
October through February
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Once an applicant's file is complete, the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Committee review an applicant's GPA and PCAT scores to determine the applicant's interview eligibility. If they consider the applicant eligible for an on-campus interview, an invitation will be sent to the applicant. All interviews are scheduled on a first-call/first-scheduled basis. No interviews will be granted until an individual's application process is complete. Interview invitations are typically extended from September through February. During the interview process, the applicant will meet with an interview panel consisting of pharmacy faculty members, pharmacists, and/or pharmacy students. Panel members will evaluate the applicant's professional motivation and preparedness, personal qualities, communication skills, and decision-making ability by rating the applicant on a standardized evaluation scale. The interview panel members will also review each interviewee's MWU-CPG supplemental application to facilitate the interview process. After reviewing the applicant's completed application and interview evaluation, the Admissions Committee can recommend accepting, denying, or placing the applicant on an alternate list. This recommendation is then forwarded to the Dean for final approval. Applications to MWU-CPG are processed and reviewed during regular intervals in the admissions cycle until the class is filled.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
2 – 3 weeks after interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
2 – 3 weeks after interview
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
2 – 3 weeks after interview
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
N/A
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
beginning of June 2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
beginning of June 2010
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
by the Dean on a case by case basis

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

At Midwestern University's College of Pharmacy–Glendale (CPG), students pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Supported by a faculty member, small groups of students work together to complete projects and assignments and gain extensive clinical knowledge. Patient care experiences begin immediately and are integrated throughout the curriculum. The entire program requires a total of five years of coursework, the first two years at another college and the final three calendar years at CPG. Students complete, on a year-round basis, required courses, elective professional courses, and clinical/experiential education. The third and fourth professional years provide immersion in hands-on learning at diverse clinical rotation sites, emphasizing problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Settings include community pharmacies, hospitals, managed care facilities, physician offices, Indian Health Service programs, and other rural and urban sites in the growing Southwest region.

Program Expectations

CPG educates and graduates competent and motivated pharmacists who will provide pharmaceutical care in a wide range of community and institutional settings. Standards for admission set forth by CPG outline the nonacademic abilities considered essential for students to achieve the level of competence required by the faculty and by the ACPE, the pharmacy-accrediting agency, in order to obtain the Pharm.D. degree. Candidates must have abilities and skills in five areas: 1) observation; 2) communication; 3) motor; 4) intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative; and 5) behavioral and social. Technological compensation can be made for some limitation in certain of these areas, but candidates should be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner.

Mission

The mission of Midwestern University College of Pharmacy–Glendale (MWU–CPG) is to educate students to be highly competent, caring, and ethical pharmacists. Our dynamic curriculum will develop our graduates to be critical thinkers and life-long learners who can successfully practice in a changing healthcare environment. These pharmacists will contribute to the health of patients, the well being of society, and the advancement of the profession of pharmacy.

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy–Glendale embodies a spirit of community in which cooperation, trust, and mutual respect are valued elements. In this positive learning environment, the College achieves its mission by striving for excellence in teaching, critical inquiry, service, community outreach, and personal development.