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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

Pharmacy Admissions

625 Old Peachtree Rd

Suwanee

Georgia

30024

United States

Program Location:

Georgia

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Mitchel Kabia-Williams
Title: Executive Director of Admissions
Office: PCOM Georgia Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 678-225-7500
Email: Pharmdadmissions@pcom.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/doctor-of-pharmacy/

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 3, 2024

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Trimester

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 2 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Preferred

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Enhance your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree with one of PCOM School of Pharmacy’s dual degree/certificate opportunities. PCOM School of Pharmacy has partnered with notable institutions to provide qualified PharmD students, alumni and their families opportunities to customize their education and make themselves more marketable in a highly competitive workforce. Learn more at https://www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/doctor-of-pharmacy/dual-degree-programs/.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The PCOM Georgia Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop a highly trained pharmacist capable of practicing in many different healthcare environments. Responding to the rising need for pharmacists nationally, and particularly in the South, PCOM Georgia established its PharmD program in 2010. Located in suburban Atlanta, GA, and supported by PCOM’s century-old tradition of training osteopathic physicians and other health practitioners, the School of Pharmacy provides a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum delivered by accomplished educators, practitioners and pharmaceutical scientists. The School of Pharmacy is a student-centered program, and our faculty is committed to providing all of the necessary resources to support students both academically and personally. PCOM students will have the opportunity to customize their pharmacy learning experience by pursuing concentrations in one of five different pharmacy practice areas (including medical cannabis and nuclear pharmacy) during the third year of the program. Concentrations allow students to tailor their elective experiences to their own unique interests by developing a specialized range of expertise and skill and prepare them for rewarding careers in ambulatory, acute care, managed care practice, medical cannabis or nuclear pharmacy.

Program Description Video:

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	Chemistry I w/Lab, Chemistry II w/Lab	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I and II (each with laboratory)	8	12
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I and II (each with laboratory) Cellular or molecular biology or zoology (each with laboratory) are also acceptable	8	12
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy & Physiology (with laboratory) OR Physiology (with laboratory)	4	6
Humanities	Humanities, from ANY of the following areas: Art, foreign language, history, literature, music, philosophy, religion or theatre	3	4.5
General Elective(s)	(Recommended electives: economics, speech, introductory statistics, physics, microbiology)	17	12
Math	Calculus	3	4.5
English Composition / Writing	English Composition and English Literature	6	9
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/Behavioral Sciences, from ONE of the following areas: history, psychology, government, sociology	3	4.5

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Prerequisites not completed by spring term, must be completed by summer session two. All final transcripts must be received by the Office of Admissions by Aug. 1.

Additionally, in order for a course to count as a completed prerequisite, the course must have been completed with a grade of "C-" or higher prior to matriculation.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Live labs are not required for those classes taken during spring/summer/fall 2020 and spring/summer 2021 semesters for the 2023-24 PharmCas application cycle.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

Pass/fail is allowed for those classes taken during spring/summer/fall 2020 and spring/summer 2021 semesters for the 2023-2024 PharmCas application cycle.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/pharmacy.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Recommended

Link to PCAT information on institutional website:

https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/pharmacy.html

Additional PCAT information:

No. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are encouraged to submit a PCAT or other standardized graduate or professional admissions test, but they are not required. PCAT subset and composite percentile scores of 40 are considered competitive. Candidates who have completed the MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, or similar graduate or professional admissions test may also submit those results directly to the PCOM office of admissions.

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

Yes

If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require:

DAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Recommended but not required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Letters from friends and family members are not acceptable.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

World Education Services (WES) is the only transcript evaluator.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

The minimum required score for the IBT (Internet Based Testing) is 79 and a minimum score of 26 is required for the speaking component. General writing assistance is available for theses and dissertations; however, as an institution offering only graduate and professional programs, PCOM does not offer remedial ESL coursework. Applicants are exempt if: (please see website) https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/international-applicants.html

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

In order to receive an offer of admissions to the PharmD program, you must be invited and participate in an Interview. Interviewers will consist primarily of faculty and staff of the school. Professional attire is required for the interview.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/pharmacy.html

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

To confirm your place in the incoming class, we must receive a $500 seat deposit. Your deposit will be credited toward your first tuition payment for the fall term. The $500 seat deposit is non-refundable.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2024-08-12

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Yes

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

About PharmCAS

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Applicant Conduct

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