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Touro College (NY)

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Dr. Lois A. Garland-Patterson
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Associate Professor
Touro College of Pharmacy
230 West 125th Street
New York, NY
10027
Phone: 646–981–4707

Email: info.pharmacy@touro.edu
Email: admissions.pharmacy@touro.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: January 5, 2011

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

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
160
• Estimated number accepted:
100
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
100
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
N/A
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
58
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
38
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class: 62

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.2
• 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):
2.50
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.00
• 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:
120
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
180
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
8
3–4
8
3–4
3–4
3–4
3–4
3–4
3–4
 

Other clarifying information: The student must have a bachelors degree by the end of academic year 2010–2011. Anatomy and Physiology with lab I and II totaling 6-8 semester hours (9-12 quarter hours) may be substituted for Anatomy with lab 4 semester hours and Physiology with lab 4 semester hours. All pre-requisite coursework must be completed within no longer than ten (10) years of application.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
01/12/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
www.touro.edu/pharmacy

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in January, June, August, or October of 2010; January 2011 scores will NOT be accepted.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
If native language is not English or attended undergraduate program where English not language in which courses taught. TSE if TOEFL score < 600 paper, 250 computer, or 100 Internet. TSE minimum score of 40 required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Applicants must provide documentation that they have completed all required immunizations and CPR certification prior to matriculation. A criminal background check is mandatory.
• 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
• 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?
No
• 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:
FTER will be accepted from one of the following: World Education Services (WES), the Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Josef Silny.

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:
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:
February 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Touro College of Pharmacy will notify candidates selected for an interview via e-mail. The interview will include both panel and individual sessions with interviewer teams, a spontaneous event to participate in and tours given by pharmacy students. Interviews will take approximately three hours. Not all applicants will be selected for an interview.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
2 weeks from close of interviews
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
5 days after offer made
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
04/04/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
received by close of business day
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/24/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
09/01/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
NO

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Touro College of Pharmacy, located in New York City, is a four year Doctor of Pharmacy program. The College is ideally situated in the Harlem community of Manhattan, home to a large number of health care facilities, community organizations focused on health, and an area rich in cultural heritage and diversity. Our location offers the advantage of an abundance of opportunities for student learning and career development.

A baccalaureate degree is required for admission to the program. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree program at Touro is uniquely composed of two years of classroom experiences and two years of professional practice and public health experiences. Students receive individualized attention through small classes and a highly qualified faculty who are accessible and available to meet with students and provide one-on-one sessions.

Courses in biological sciences, biomedical sciences, public health, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical sciences, and pharmacy practice form an essential part of the curriculum. The experiential years of our curriculum are designed to provide community-based education in health care facilities, public health agencies, and advocacy experiences. Elective course offerings and a "Capstone Project" in the fourth year allow expansion of the knowledge and skills to practice pharmacy in the 21st century.

The core values of the Touro College of Pharmacy reflect a commitment to providing educational and professional opportunities and fostering access to underserved populations. With a class size of 100 students per year and a program focus on communication, community engagement, population health, and leadership skills, our graduates will be highly sought after by the employment community.