Welcome to IPFW Pharmacy Club

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Welcome to IPFW Pharmacy Club

• pharm_at_holmes.ipfw.edu
• The main goal of the Pharmacy club is to provide
  guidance and awareness to IPFW pre-pharmacy
  students concerning admission into pharmacy
  school.  We also participate in service projects
  for the community, involve ourselves in pharmacy
  related activities, and provide awareness of
  pharmacy opportunities in North East Indiana.

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Applications

• Copies at Dr. Bruenings office
• Writing Center or Bruening

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Applications

• Purdue University, IN
• Statistics for 2005 Entering Class Acceptees
• Number interviewed - 250Estimated entering
  class size - 160Estimated male - 35 Estimated
  female - 65 Data as of March 15, 2005
• Application Criteria for 2006 Entering Class
• Expected GPA of accepted students - 3.6 average
  range of (3.1-4.0)Minimum overall GPA considered
  - 3.1 (3.5 out-of-state transfers)Minimum
  prerequisite GPA considered - 3.1Total number of
  new entrants expected - 160Estimated in-state -
  120Estimated out-of-state 40
• (all data from PharmCas)

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Applications

• Butler University, IN
• Total PharmCAS Applications received for 2005
  Entering Class - 609Minimum overall GPA
  considered - 3.0Minimum PCAT score considered -
  50 or higher in each subsection
• University of Illinois at Chicago College of
  Pharmacy
• Statistics for 2005 Entering Class Acceptees
• Total PharmCAS completed applications received -
  1440Number interviewed - 300Estimated entering
  class size - 160Estimated male - 34Estimated
  female - 66Number Early Assurance students -
  18Estimated Out-of-State - 28 Data as of
  April, 2005
• Application Criteria for 2006 Entering Class
• Expected GPA of accepted students - 3.34 (on a
  4.0 scale)Minimum overall GPA cumulative
  considered - 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)Minimum
  prerequisite science and math GPA considered -
  2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)Minimum composite PCAT score
  considered - required, but no set minimum for
  considerationTotal number of new entrants
  expected 160

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• SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM
• for Applicants to the Purdue University School of
  Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy Program
• PHARMACY EMPLOYMENT
• Have you been employed in a pharmacy? Yes No
• If yes, please name the pharmacy, location,
  pharmacist supervisor and dates of employment.
• Name City/State Supervisor From To
• PHARMACY CAREER EXPLORATION - Please describe
  significant initiatives (e.g. experiences,
  activities, job shadowing, etc.) you have
  undertaken to explore pharmacy career options
  and gain knowledge of the pharmacy profession.
• Type of Initiative Date(s) Brief Description
• PERSONAL CHARACTERISTIC EVALUATION - Regarding
  each of the personal characteristics listed
  below, please provide a rating on a 1 to 10 scale
  (1 lowest, 10 highest) that best describes
  your present stage of development.
• CHARACTERISTICS EVALUATED Your Self-Assessment
  (1 to 10 scale)
• Written communication skills Dependability
• Oral communication skills Willingness to accept
  constructive criticism Ability to organize and
  manage time Ability to work with others
• Leadership skills Integrity
• Initiative and follow-through Emotional
  stability and maturity

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• SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM
• for Applicants to the Purdue University School of
  Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy Program
• Please describe how you expect to contribute to
  the Purdue University School of Pharmacy as a
  student and to the profession of pharmacy as a
  practitioner.
• Please discuss what you have gained from your
  volunteer or service experience to date and
  describe how you have grown personally through
  this experience. (Please give examples)
• Please describe an event, activity, experience,
  possibly an acquaintance, etc. that has had a
  major impact on your life and explain why.
• If you have withdrawn from or retaken one or more
  courses, please include a brief explanation of
  the reason for the course withdrawal(s) or
  repeat(s).
• It is recognized that a form application does not
  necessarily provide a complete description of a
  person. This space is intended to provide any
  additional information you wish to share with the
  Admissions Committee.

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PharmCas

• Your Personal Statement should address why you
  selected pharmacy as a career and how the Doctor
  of Pharmacy degree relates to your immediate and
  long-term professional goals. You are limited to
  approximately 1 page (4500 characters, including
  spaces).

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Job Shadowing Opportunities

• Nuclear Pharmacy at Cardinal Health
• Not February 21, March 21, or April 4 in the
  mornings
• Specialty compounding with Pharmacist Gregg
  Russell at Fort Wayne Custom RX
• Not Tuesdays/Thursdays or last wk of March
• Medicine Chest
• Clinical Pharmacy at Parkview Hospital
• Retail Pharmacy at Walgreens
• Either Wednesdays or Thursdays (sign release)
• Job Experience

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Volunteering

• League for Blind and Disabled
• 441-0551
• Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic
• 426-3250
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters
• Habitat
• Be a judge for science fairs for students K-5 at
  Gates Center on March 18th

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Events

• Eli Lilly at Indianapolis
• Purdue University
• Movie night at Jennys place ???

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More Stuff

• Election for Secretary position
• Fundraising
• Emails
• Textbooks
• BODY WORLDS

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http//www.koerperwelten.com
BODY WORLDS
Currently in Philadelphia and Toronto. Future
exhibits at Denver and St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Any Questions?Suggestions?
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Pharmacy Club at Purdue University, 2005
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