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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
School of Pharmacy
Office of Student Affairs
200 University Park Drive, Suite 220
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone: 618–650–5150

Email:pharmacy@siue.edu
Website:www.siue.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered:
• Open House Dates: April 16, 2011
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS
• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
200
• Estimated number accepted:
82
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
82
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
4
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
37%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
63%
CRITERIA
• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.60
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• 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 matriculation:
N/A
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
N/A
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term
Semester Hours
5
5
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
3
3
Speech Communications 3  
Microeconomics or Macroeconomics 3  
Humanities 3  
Psychology or Sociology 3  
3
 

Other clarifying information: Calculus-based physics is acceptable. Hours listed reflect SIUE courses. Visit our website for course equivalencies at other colleges and universities. http://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/prospective/curriculum.shtml

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS
Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
December 1, 2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$40
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/prospective/Application.shtml
Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
No later than October 2010
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2006
• Is the TOEFL / TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
N/A
• Does you institution 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?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
Copy of State Issued ID at time of application
• Is preference given to state residents?
Yes
• 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 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
12/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
WES or ECE evaluation required. SIUE may require applicants to provide English translations of course descriptions.
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:
March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:

The SIUE School of Pharmacy will interview approximately 200 of the most qualified candidates each admissions cycle.  Students will be notified whether they received an interview in late February.  Interviews are held in March.  On the day of the interview, students will take a writing assessment.

More information about our interview process can be found on our website www.siue.edu/pharmacy
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
04/15/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
2 weeks after offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
2 weeks after offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$300
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/08/2011–08/12/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/08/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Not considered
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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The full-time 4-year Pharm.D. program consists of a 3-year didactic curriculum followed by 3 semesters of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.  During the didactic portion of the curriculum, students will participate in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences each semester.  The program must be followed as prescribed and students cannot enroll part-time.  Classes will be held in the fall and spring semesters only except during the APPE experiences.    The SIUE School of Pharmacy was granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in June 2009. ACPE authorized the following statement:  The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602–5109, 312/664–3575; FAX 312/664–4652, web site www.acpe-accredit.org.

The SIUE School of Pharmacy prepares pharmacists who can serve the health care needs of the citizens of Illinois and its surrounding region. The School provides a contemporary and innovative Pharmacy education utilizing state-of-the-art technology and new modern classrooms. The curriculum provides for interprofessional education, integrated and team-based learning, experiential education throughout the four years, and preparation for contemporary roles including health promotion, prevention and wellness. There is the opportunity to pursue a concentration of study for some of the didactic electives and for an advanced practice experiential elective. The hallmark of the program at SIUE is the focus on “Excellence.” Highly qualified students and competent and dedicated faculty are attributes of our program. The culture of SIUE is one of a community of learners, teachers and scholars.

The combination of scientific and technical emphasis of our program ensures that our graduates are prepared for highly-competitive pharmacy careers. Students complete a Senior Assignment that serves as an integrative capstone learning experience. The SIUE Senior Assignment has been recognized by the US News and World Report for its excellence. The School also prepares students for cultural competency and openness to diversity. This outcome is accomplished through the didactic curriculum and the experiential education. Numerous didactic and experiential education electives are also offered. Students develop citizenship and leadership skills as part of the co-curricular organizational opportunities.

A major component of the Pharm.D. curriculum (approximately 30%) is comprised of Experiential Education. This can best be defined as practical experience in a variety of pharmacy settings. Experiential Education, often called “rotations,” is the bridge between the classroom and the pharmacy practice environment. During their offsite experiences students work with practicing pharmacists or faculty members who are commonly referred to as “preceptors.”  Contemporary pharmacy curriculums have two levels of experiential education incorporated over the course of the program: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). During the IPPE program students develop practice skills while during the APPE program they are expected to demonstrate their achievement of the skills needed to be a practicing pharmacist.

The experience starts with a didactic class in the spring semester P3 year that defines the experience. As part of this class, the students are assigned a five-week APPE capstone rotation block to be completed during their P4 year.  During this APPE five week capstone rotation, the student is expected to work on a capstone project and have a rough draft of the final paper ready for the mentor and course coordinator at the end of the rotation.  A final paper and poster is due in April of the P4 year.  The capstone project is an independent, research based project that should follow the established guidelines for a research or publishable paper. It is desirable that the student can work on all aspects of a research project which include development of the idea, literature search, collection of data, analysis of the data and an appropriate conclusion based on the results. The project is small in scope so the student is able to spend a minimum of 120 hours from start to finish