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The University of Hawaii at Hilo

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
University of Hawaii Hilo
College of Pharmacy
Office of Admissions
34 Rainbow Drive, Suite 300
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 933–7664

Email: pharmacy@hawaii.edu
Website: http://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

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

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
296
• Estimated number accepted:
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
90
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
Percentage of out-of-state: approximately 50%
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
Average accepted overall GPA for 2009 entering class: 3.3
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Percentage of in-state seats available: approximately 50%
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
Percentage of out-of-state seats available; approximately 50%
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
No minimum
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
4
8
8
8
3
6
6
3
6
3
3
 

Other clarifying information: It is the responsibility of the student to be aware and to fulfill the prerequisites as set for the year which they are seeking entry. Admission is contingent upon the successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C.” Students need not have completed all prerequisite coursework at the time of application. Please visit the UHH-CoP website for further information (http://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu) or email UHH-CoP Office of Student Affairs at pharmacy@hawaii.edu.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
Upon receipt of your PharmCAS application the Admissions Committee will request a supplemental application from each applicant via email. The application selection process operates on rolling admissions. Early submission is strongly recommended. Review of complete applications will begin as early as August 2010.
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline indicated in the “Supplmental Request” email.
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
For information on the supplemental application, please visit http://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are encouraged to take the PCAT in October of the application year or earlier. January 2011 PCAT scores will be reviewed, however chances to receive an interview and subsequent offer are reduced significantly if candidate has not previously taken the PCAT before 1/22/2011.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of State Residency
• 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.
• 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 coursework. 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
02/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
School will accept evaluations from WES, ECE, or Josef Silny & Associates. International Applicants must also complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework in the United States at any regionally accredited college or university. Of the 30 required semester hours, 15 semester hours must be allocated to non-remedial science courses.

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:
Beginning in November and continuing until all seats are filled.
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Required of invited applicants. Interviews are offered based on a highly competitive selection process for applicants with complete PharmCAS and supplemental applications including PCAT scores. All applicants invited for an interview will be extended an invitation via email. Seats are reserved on a first-response basis. The interviews are conducted with a panel consisting of at least 1 UHH-COP faculty, staff and/or preceptor.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Acceptance letters will be sent via email
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
As indicated on the letter of offer from UHH-CoP
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
As indicated on the letter of offer from UHH-CoP
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500.00
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
August
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Orientation is mandatory for UHH-CoP students
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
August
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) was founded in 1947 and is one of three 4-year institutions in the University of Hawaii system. In 2005, UHH's College of Pharmacy (UHH-CoP) was launched through the recruitment of the Founding Dean, John M. Pezzuto. In 2007, UHH-CoP accepted enrollment of its inaugural class, composed of 90 students. UHH-CoP was awarded Candidate Accreditation Status during June 2008 and is on track and eligible for full accreditation in May 2011 when the first group of Pharm.D. students will graduate. UHH-CoP offers a four-year course of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) degree. The curriculum, rooted in basic, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sciences, is designed for students to acquire knowledge of the scientific underpinnings of pharmacy practice. The social, behavioral and administrative sciences that inform pharmaceutical care are integrated throughout the curriculum. Pharmacy practice arenas of therapeutics, drug information, pharmaceutical care, and experiential education permeate each year through Pharmacy Practice Experiences (PPE).  PPE capitalizes on community outreach and service learning that taps into Hawai'i's cultural values and diverse biosphere inclusive of its Native Hawaiian Health systems and community practices that embody cultural healing and alternative therapeutics. The wide range of medical specialties available among different healthcare institutions throughout the United States and U.S. Territories such as Guam, American Samoa and Puerto Rico provide clinical sites to fulfill ACPE requirements.  UHH-CoP embraces the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) five core competencies for the health science disciplines as key components of the curriculum. These include patient safety, patient centered care, team relationships, technologically informed practices and inter-professional education (IPE), which are also endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).