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The University of New Mexico

Health Sciences Center College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Krystal McCutchen
Admissions Coordinator
Office of Student Services
College of Pharmacy
MSC09 5360
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
87131–0001
Phone: (505) 272–0583

Email: kmccutchen@salud.unm.edu
Website: http://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: None
• Open House Dates: None
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class: 170
• Estimated number accepted:
95
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
90
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted: 7
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
35%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
65%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.45
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
81
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
9
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
30th

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
91
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
128
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
6
8
8
4
4
4
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
21
 

Other clarifying information: All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of "C" of higher. Communication and Critical Thinking Selectives are courses that are selected from a list approved by the Curriculum Committee of the UNM College of Pharmacy. Please see our website for course listings details http://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/prereqs.shtml. All science (biology and chemistry) prerequisites must be completed by the end of the spring 2011 semester and all other prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation. It is required that all biology and chemistry prerequisite courses been completed within the last 7 years. Biochemistry, while not required, will count toward the 91 hours of prerequisites.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
01/05/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
https://www.e-value.net/users/forms/html/4509/dsp_NewMexicoSupplAppl2011.cfm

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are required to take the PCAT on or before the October 2010 test date; January 2011 test scores will not be accepted.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Only for students who will be applying as international students to UNM.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
No
• 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
please visit: http://www.unm.edu/~unmreg/residency_faq.htm
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
Yes
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
AK, AZ, CO, TX, and UT
• 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.
Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)
• 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:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
Applicant must have worked or volunteered for the recommender
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:
January – April 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The required interview will consist of two main parts: a 30 minute extemporaneous writing exercise and a single 30 minute interview with one member of the admissions committee and a guest interviewer who may be a pharmacy practitioner, current pharmacy student or member of the College faculty. A light meal will also be provided to you prior to your interview with the opportunity to speak informally with administrators, faculty and students of the College as well as practicing pharmacists. Finally, interviewees will also have the opportunity to tour the HSC campus
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
01/2011 – 05/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
All offers of acceptance are contingent on all prerequisite courses being completed with grades of C or higher.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
01/2011 – 05/2011
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Two (2) weeks from receipt of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
01/2011 – 05/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$400.00. The deposit will be credited towards first semester tuition and fees upon matriculation.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/15 – 18/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/22/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Considered on a very limited basis

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

The mission of the college is to develop innovative leaders in pharmaceutical care and research who enhance the quality of life for the people of New Mexico. The college enrolls the second highest number of Hispanic and Native American pharmacy students among all colleges of pharmacy in the United States. The college has 2,700 alumni from the professional program who practice in 48 states and 2/3 of all pharmacists practicing pharmacy in New Mexico are alumni of the college. Unique programs within the college include the NM Poison and Drug Information Center, which is open 365 days per year and annually receives 40,000 inquiries; and the oldest training program in nuclear pharmacy in the United States.

The college is a co-sponsor for PGY-1 and PGY-2 residencies in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy, cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, and renal pharmacotherapy with the UNM Hospitals and is affiliated with the NM VA Healthcare System, the Lovelace Sandia Health System, Presbyterian Healthcare System, the Indian Health Service and the University's Cancer Research and Treatment Center.

The college has 54 faculty and 250 preceptors throughout the state. The college has a strong partnership with the NM Pharmaceutical Association, the NM Society of Health System Pharmacists and the NM State Board of Pharmacy. These partnerships have created innovative pharmacy practice opportunities for pharmacists in New Mexico including recognition as pharmacist clinicians, pediatric and adult immunization prescribing, prescribing of tobacco cessation and emergency contraception products, and various disease state management programs.