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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

School of Pharmacy

Somerset Hall, Room 116

Princess Anne

Maryland

21853

United States

Program Location:

Maryland

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Sean Vasaitis
Title: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Email: tsvasaitis@umes.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.umes.edu/pharmacy

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

April 1, 2021

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

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?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

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

* 2 - 3

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

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)

Last Entering Class

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

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

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

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

Program Description

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy has the only three year concentrated Doctor of Pharmacy program in the state of Maryland. Our curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical, social/administrative and clinical sciences. With a major emphasis on high quality patient-centered care, innovation, and lifelong learning skills, our graduates are able to excel in any professional arena. Students are mentored by nationally renowned faculty with a student-faculty ratio of approximately 6:1. With a diverse student population, we utilize best teaching practices to ensure that every student achieves their full potential through an intellectually challenging and enriching educational experience. Our 2018 graduates had the highest NAPLEX pass rate in Maryland, and exceeded the national average. Our alumni are leaders in the profession, advancing the field of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of the patients they serve. We are seeking highly motivated, exceptional students to continue this tradition of excellence. Discover us at: www.umes.edu/pharmacy

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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:

104

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry (w/Lab, for science majors)	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry (w/Lab, for science majors)	8	12
General Elective(s)	Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences*	12	20
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking/Speech/Interpersonal Communications	3	5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology (w/Lab, for science majors)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology (w/Lab)	8	12
Microbiology	Microbiology (w/Lab)	4	6
Physics	Physics (w/Lab)[May be algebra or calculus based]	4	6
Math	Calculus	4	6
Statistics	Statistics**	3	5
Economics	Economics	3	5
English Composition / Writing	English Composition and/or Literature	6	10

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

Prerequisites need to be completed by July 1, 2021.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

* Recommended courses are psychology, sociology, anthropolgy, philosophy, history, literature, art, music, theater, drama, business, education or foreign languages.

** A math based rather than a social science or humanities based course (e.g. Business statistics) is required to fulfill this course requirement.

Biochemistry coursework is strongly recommended.

It is recommended that prerequisite coursework be completed at an accredited college or university in the United States. However, foreign credits that have been reviewed by World Education Service (WES) are accepted. Credit by examination (e.g. AP, CLEP) may be granted for some courses. AP Scores of 3 or better are accepted for social science, humanities courses, and math courses. A score of 4 or better is required for science courses. Online courses are not accepted for science courses.

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?

Yes

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$40

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

The Supplemental Application is available for electronic submission through our Website:
https://www.umes.edu/PharmD/Content/How-to-Apply/

PCAT and Other Tests

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

Required

Additional PCAT information:

The February 2021 test date will be the last date considered for fall 2021 applicants. However, applicants are encouraged to test earlier because we have rolling 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:

GRE, MCAT, Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

We will consider MCAT or GRE scores for applicants that have attended other graduate or professional programs on a case-by-case basis.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally accepted

If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.

Committee Letter may be substituted for the Professor (Sci) Letter, if the school policy prevents science faculty from writing individual letters of recommendation.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

One letter must be from a science professor. The additional two letters may be from one of the recommended categories.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

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

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Foreign credits are acccepted ONLY if they have been evaluated by WES (World Education Services) or ECE.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The Admissions Committee will contact applicants by e-mail, if selected for an on-site interview. The interview session is a half-day process lasting from 12:30 pm-4:30 pm.

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:

Amount: $750
The deposit is non-refundable. However, for students who matriculate into the program, the funds will be credited to their student account.

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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

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