School of Pharmacy - University of Connecticut

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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
at the
University of Connecticut
Class of 2018
A Message from the Dean and Associate Dean
Dear Pharmacy Class of 2018:
On behalf of our faculty, staff, and returning students, let us warmly welcome you to the University of
Connecticut School of Pharmacy. You should be especially proud to be among this year’s entering class. A
large and exceptionally well-qualified applicant pool made the work of our Admissions Committee
especially difficult this year. Congratulations on achieving the first step -- admission -- toward what we’re
confident will culminate in graduation four years from now.
You are entering the School of Pharmacy at one of the most exciting times in our more than 85-year history.
Our contemporary building, completed in summer 2005, provides us with classrooms, teaching and research
laboratories, and office space. It also houses a multi-use pharmaceutical care center that will allow you to
learn and practice patient-centered care.
Our faculty and staff are committed to providing you with a caring learning environment. We are a small
school within a large university, and thus able to offer our students individualized attention. Whether you’re
seeking out a professor to ask a question, need assistance from one of our staff, or wish to speak to us about a
matter, you’ll find the people within our school eager to work with you. We hope you will come to see all of
us in the School of Pharmacy as an extension of your own family.
You will also find our School boasts an active student body. There are numerous opportunities for you to
become involved with your fellow students and we hope you’ll take advantage of some of them. Your
involvement in co-curricular activities not only builds school spirit, but will also allow you to grow as a
pharmacist through interactions with other students and faculty outside the classroom. Our student
organizations have developed a national reputation, led by our award winning APhA Academy of Students of
Pharmacy (ASP) chapter.
We ask three things of you as pharmacy students. First, we ask that you work hard whether in the classroom,
laboratory, or practice site. Second, we expect you to approach your studies with honesty and integrity.
Third, we ask that you care about each other, your teachers, and, most importantly, your patients. If you do
your part, we’ll do ours.
Again, welcome and best wishes for a successful year!
James R. Halpert, Ph.D.
Dean
Andrea K. Hubbard, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Table of Contents
Mission and Goals of the School of Pharmacy... 1
Academic Affairs …………………………….. 2
Administrative and Support Staff……………….3
Directory of Pharmacy Faculty………………… 5
Accreditation Status …………………………… 8
Admissions and Progression…………………… 10
Technical Standards for Admission, Progression
and Graduation……………………………….. 13
Implementation of Academic/Technical Stds…..15
Advising and Course Registration……………. 17
Transfer credit and Course Waiver Policy ……. 18
Pharmacy Degree Program and W courses…… 19
Professional Electives………………………… 23
Curricular Tracks ……………………………….29
Dual Degree Professional Programs………….. 31
Study Abroad…………………………………. 31
Calculator Policy………………………………. 32
Copier Use Policy …………………………….. 32
Recording Lectures …………………………… 32
Student Bulletin Boards………………………. 32
Grading Policy………………………………… 33
D Policy ………………………………………. 33
Missed Exam and Final Exam Policy…………. 33
Attending Professional Meetings……………... 34
Probation and Dismissal Policies……………… 34
Pharmacy Library……………………………… 34
Evaluation of Teaching and Courses………….. 35
Background Checks and FERPA……………... 37
Professional Student Programs………………... 39
Professional Conduct………………………….. 39
Policy on Academic Integrity………………….. 41
Rx Portfolios & Outcomes…………………….. 44
Pharmacy Scholarships/Financial Aid………… 44
Pharmacy Awards and Prizes……………………45
Honors and Research Programs……………….. 45
Research Grant Competition for
Pharm.D.Students……………….…………….. 46
Student Representation on School Committees.. 47
Student Complaints Policy……………………. 48
Student Organizations………………………… 49
Future Pharmacy Leaders……………………... 55
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Rho Chi Tutoring Program………………
The Yearbook……………………………
Organizing an Event ……………………..
Tuition and Fees…………………………..
Student Lockers…………………………..
Email Accounts…………………………..
Parking Policy……………………………
Lost and Found…………………………..
Student Lunch Room…………………….
Career Events…………………………….
Preparation for Internships and
Licensure…………………………………
Lunch & Learn Presentations……………
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Mission and Goals of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to bring together a diverse group of faculty, staff and students to
advance the quality of health care by providing outstanding professional and graduate education, pioneering
research in the pharmaceutical sciences and committing to excellence in pharmacist-directed patient care.
Vision Statement
The School of Pharmacy of the University of Connecticut will be regarded by its peers and other stakeholders
as amongst the best schools in professional pharmacy education and graduate pharmaceutical education and
research. It will be the school of first choice for the most qualified prospective regional and national students.
Our graduates will be highly sought after for positions in practice, teaching, and pharmaceutical research. The
School will take full advantage of our Connecticut location to enter into strategic partnerships with local
pharmaceutical and health care entities to develop innovative, high quality learning experiences and to
promote research and extramural funding opportunities.
Basic Principles
1.
The School is committed to the pursuit of excellence in instruction, scholarship, and service. We strive
to be an outstanding resource for the State of Connecticut and a Center of Excellence for the University
of Connecticut.
2.
The School's most valued and important resources are its people -- its students, faculty, and staff.
Interactions between and among these parties should be collegial and mutually respectful. We are
equally accountable to one another for our performance and service attitude and believe that a
reward/incentive system should recognize our individual and collective accomplishments.
3.
The School will focus its available resources on programs with the greatest promise for both short- and
long-term improvement of our teaching, research, and service endeavors.
4.
As a state supported institution, the School should interact with its many constituencies, including,
where appropriate, its faculty, staff, students, alumni, University administration, Department of Higher
Education, Commission of Pharmacy, professional pharmacy organizations, and the pharmaceutical
industry of the state.
5.
The School embraces the evolving concept of pharmacy care and will consider it in the development of
its teaching, research, and service programs where appropriate.
6.
As a School of Pharmacy based at a research university, we recognize and embrace our role in the
discovery, integration, and application of new knowledge.
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Academic Affairs
Office of the Dean
The Dean’s Office is located in the Dean’s Suite, third floor, PBB 358. Meg Tartsinis, Assistant to Dean
James Halpert , is located in PBB 357. Ms. Tartsinis interacts with the Dean, School of Pharmacy faculty and
staff, and various administrative offices on campus.
Office of the Associate Dean and Professional Program
The Associate Dean’s Office is located in PBB 351. Dr. Andrea K. Hubbard serves as Associate Dean and
Jenna Henderson is the Director of Student Support and Learning Development and Program
Administrator. This office is responsible for:
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Discussion of problems related to your studies or grades
Independent Study (PHAR 3099) authorization
Special Topics (PHAR 3095) authorization
Joint degree programs
Permission to register, add or drop a course
Excess Credit Authorization
Miscellaneous academic and related matters
Missed exams
Documents that require the School seal/dean/registrar signature to outside licensing agencies
Pharmacy intern and pharmacy licensure information
Good Student Driver Insurance Certifications
Certification of student status
Pharmacy scholarships
Pharmacy student organizations
Advising support
Pharmacy Student Government
Registration issues
Address/name changes
Admissions
Pharmacy advisor assignments
Pharmacy classroom use for scheduling School events
Advising/mentoring students in academic need
General information
Professional Experience Program/Pharmacy Professional Development Program
Dr. Philip Hritcko is the Director of Experiential Education.; his office is PBB 345. This office works closely
with students to match them with appropriate site placements and is responsible for:
 Information on the experiential programs (IPPE, APPE)
 Malpractice insurance information; health requirements information
Dr. Jill Fitzgerald is Director of Pharmacy Professional Development; her office is PBB 331 and she can
help with:
 Contacts in various pharmacy areas of practice
 Residency opportunities and preparation
 Pharmacy career and internship opportunities in Connecticut and the New England region
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School of Pharmacy
Administration and Support Staff
James R. Halpert, Ph.D.
Dean
486-2128
PBB 358
[email protected]
Meg Tartsinis
Assistant to the Dean
486-2128
PBB 357
[email protected]
486-2216
PBB 351
[email protected]
486-2216/0306
PBB 351
[email protected]
486-6145
PBB 634
[email protected]
GIANUTSOS, Gerald
Asst. Dept. Head for
Curriculum
Leslie LeBel
Administrative Assistant for
Pharm Sciences
486-2593
PBB 531
[email protected]
486-4066
PBB 636
[email protected]
Michael C. White, Pharm.D.
Dept. Head, Pharmacy
Practice
Campus: 4864683
Hospital:
860-545-2469
Campus: 4864697
Campus:
PBB 333
Htfd. Hosp.
[email protected]
[email protected]
Andrea K. Hubbard, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Jenna Henderson
Assistant to the Associate
Dean
Amy Anderson, Ph.D.
Dept. Head, Pharmaceutical
Science
Kevin Chamberlin, Pharm.D.
Asst Dept. Head, Pharmacy
Practice
Barbara Murawski
Administrative Assistant for
Pharm Practice
486-9089
Campus:
342
UCHC
Center on
Aging
PBB 332
Jose Manautou, Ph.D.
Asst. Dean of Research
Marie Smith, Pharm.D.
Asst. Dean for Practice &
Public Health Policy
Partnerships
486-3852
PBB 535
[email protected]
486-2854
PBB 434
[email protected]
Philip Hritcko, Pharm.D.
Asst. Dean of Experiential
Education
486-1592
PBB 345
[email protected]
486-2999
PBB 343
[email protected]
Philhemina Boone
Admin Assistant
486-5848
PBB 362
[email protected]
Peter Tyczkowski, R. Ph.
Coordinator of Educational
Outreach
486-3151
PBB 328
[email protected]
Mary Ann Phaneuf
Asst. Director, Experiential
Education
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[email protected]
Jill Fitzgerald, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Professional Development
486-2130
PBB 331
[email protected]
Joanne Nault
Administrative Asst
Pharmacy Prof Devel
Adam Wilbur
Assistant Director of
Development
Lauren Schlesselman, Pharm.D.
Director of Assessment
486-2084
PBB 340
[email protected]
486-1927
PBB 331
[email protected]
486-6026
PBB 435
[email protected]
Liz Anderson
Director of Marketing &
Communications
486-0847
PBB 431
[email protected]
486-2121
PBB 359
@UConn.edu
486-8726
PBB 360
[email protected]
486-6786
PBB 359
[email protected]
486-8720
PBB 428
[email protected]
486-5615
101B
[email protected]
486-5264
101A
[email protected]
Director, Business &
Technology Services
Mark Armati
Assistant Business Manager
Jackie Patry
Business Services Specialist
Laura Burnett
Grants Coordinator
Kathleen Koji
Storekeeper
Francis Copeland
Building Services Manager
Mary Morytko, R.Ph.
Field Coordinator
Mary Ann Dolan, R.Ph.
Executive Secretary
Sharon Giovenale
Pharmacy Librarian
FIELD COORDINATOR
486-1863
PBB 340
[email protected]
860-450-6188
PHARMACY ALUMNI OFFICE
486-0244
PBB 350
[email protected]
486-2218
PHARMACY LIBRARIAN
PBB-228A
[email protected]
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Directory of Pharmacy Faculty
NAME AND TITLE
HALPERT, James R.
Dean
HUBBARD, Andrea K.
Associate Dean
ANDERSON, Amy
Dept. Head
GIANUTSOS, Gerald
Asst. Dept. Head for
Curriculum
WHITE, C. Michael
Dept. Head
CHAMBERLIN, Kevin
Asst Dept. Head
SMITH, Marie A.
Assistant. Dean
MANAUTOU, Jose E.
Assistant. Dean
HRITCKO, PHILIP M.
Dir. Exper. Education
FITZGERALD, Jill
Dir. Pharm Prof. Dev.
SCHLESSELMAN, Lauren S.
Dir. of Assessment
PHONE#/FAX # ROOM #
EMAIL ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
486PBB 358
[email protected]
486-2216/4626
PBB 351
[email protected]
486-6145
PBB 634
[email protected]
486-2593
PBB 531
[email protected]
Campus: 486-4683
Hospital:
860-545-2469
Campus: 486-4697
UCHC: 860-6796294
486-2854/4733
PBB 333
Htfd. Hosp.
[email protected]
Campus: 342
UCHC Ctr
Aging
PBB 434
[email protected]
486-3852
PBB 535
[email protected]
486-1592/9095
PBB 345
[email protected]
486-2130/9450
PBB 331
JILL. [email protected]
486-6026
PBB 435
[email protected]
LAUREN.
[email protected]
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
486-6145
PBB 634
[email protected]
ANDERSON, Amy C.
Dept. Head, Prof.
486-3053
PBB 536
[email protected]
486-3051
PBB 630
[email protected]
486-8087
PBB 533
[email protected]
486-2136
PBB 438
[email protected]
486-3760
PBB 432
[email protected]
486-4861
PBB 430
[email protected]
486-2493
PBB 531
[email protected]
486-4265/5792
PBB 532
[email protected]
486-8446/6857
PBB 628
[email protected]
ANESKIEVICH, Brian J.
Assoc. Professor
BALUNAS, Marcy J.
Asst Professor
BOELSTERLI, Urs A.
Professor
BOGNER, Robin H.
Assoc. Professor
BURGESS, Diane J.
Professor
CHAUDHURI, Bodhisattwa
Assoc. Professor
GIANUTSOS, Gerald
Assoc. Professor
GRANT, David F.
Assoc. Professor
HADDEN, M. Kyle
Asst. Professor
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486-2216
PBB 353
[email protected]
486-3655
PBB 433
[email protected]
486-1891
PBB 638
[email protected]
486-0517
PBB 436
[email protected]
486-3852/5792
PBB 535
[email protected]
486-3590
PBB 529
[email protected]
486-3202
PBB 429
[email protected]
486-8339
PBB 530
[email protected]
486-2972
PBB 632
[email protected]
486-3966
PBB 633
[email protected]
486-1556
PBB 629
[email protected]
486-3697
PBB 538
[email protected]
HUBBARD, Andrea K.
Assoc. Professor
KALONIA, Devendra S.
Professor
KENDALL, Debra A.
Professor
LU, Xiuling
Asst Professor
MANAUTOU, José
Professor
MORRIS, John B.
Professor
PIKAL, Michael J.
Professor
RASMUSSEN, Theodore P.
Assoc. Professor
VINOGRADOVA, Olga
Assoc. Professor
WIEMER, Andrew
Asst. Professor
WRIGHT, Dennis L.
Professor
ZHONG, Xiao-bo
Assoc. Professor
AESCHLIMANN, Jeffrey R.
Assoc. Professor
BAKER, William L.
Asst Professor
BUNZ, Thomas
Asst Professor
BUCKLEY, Thomas E.
Asst. Clinical Professor
CALEY, Charles F.
Clinical Professor
CHAMBERLIN, Kevin
Asst Clinical Professor
COLEMAN, Craig
Professor
PHARMACY PRACTICE
UCHC
860-679-1488/3693
Campus: PBB
Campus: 486-3350
346
[email protected]
UCHC
486-4697
Campus: PBB
860-679-3889
342
[email protected]
486-1863
PBB 340
[email protected]
486-2132/4733
PBB 339
Inst. of Living
Campus: PBB
346
Campus: 342
UCHC Center
on Aging
Htfd. Hosp.
PBB 346
[email protected]
545-7228/545-7066
Campus: 486-3350
Campus: 486-4697
UCHC: 860-6796294
860-545-2096
Campus: 486-3350
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
DANG, Khanh (Devra)
Assoc. Clinical Professor
860-714-3626
Campus: 486-3350
EHRET, Meghan Jo
Assoc. Professor
860-545-7470
Campus: 486-4697
EYLER, Rachel
Campus: 486-4697
St. Francis
Campus: PBB
346
Inst. Of Living
PBB 342
Yale NH Hosp
Campus: PBB
342
FITZGERALD, Jill
860-486-2130
GIROTTO, Jennifer E.
860-545-9232
Campus: 486-3350
PBB 331
CCMC
Campus: PBB
346
HOLLE, Lisa M.
Campus: 486-4697
UCHC
PBB 342
HRITCKO, Philip M.
Asst. Dean of Exper. Educ.,
JEFFERY, Sean M.
Clinical Professor
MCCARTHY, Robert L.
Dean Emeritus /Professor
486-1592/9095
203/932-5711 x5464
Campus: 486-3350
486-5416
860-545-0575/2910
NAILOR, Michael
PHAM, Trinh P.
203/688-8914/3691
Campus: 486-3350
203/237-2229 x6443
SALVO, Marissa
486-1863
SANIKARANARAYANAN,
Jayashri
Assoc. Professor
SCHLESSELMAN, Lauren
Dir. Assess,
SOBIERAJ, Diana
Asst. Professor
SMITH, Marie
Asst Dean; Professor
WANG, Fei
WHEELER, Katherine
WHITE, C. Michael
Dept. Head; Professor
486-6026
860-545-2429
486-2854
545-4125/3051
Campus: 486-4697
823-6374
Campus: 486-4697
545-2469/545-2415
Campus: 486-4697
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[email protected]
MEGAN>[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
PBB 345
W. Haven VA
Campus: PBB
346
[email protected]
PBB 338A
Htfd. Hosp.
PBB 342
[email protected]
YNHH
Campus: PBB
346
YNHH
Campus: PBB
346
Htfd. Hosp.
Campus: PBB
340
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
JAYASHRI.SANKARANARAYANAN
@uconn.edu
PBB 435
Htfd.Hosp.
Campus: PBB
346
[email protected]
PBB 434
Htfd. Hosp.
Campus: PBB
342
Backus Hosp
Campus: PBB
342
Htfd. Hosp.
SOP PBB 333
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Accreditation Status
The University of Connecticut’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted full accreditation by:
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE),
20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500,
Chicago, IL 60602-5109,
PHONE 312-664-3575; FAX 312-664-4652
http://www.acpe-accredit.org/
The School undergoes an accreditation self-study and site visit by this accrediting body every 8 years.
Students are asked to be members of the different School committees for this self-study.
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Admissions and Progression
Admissions
The annual application deadline for admission into the School of Pharmacy is the first Monday in January;
for transfer students applying to UCONN, the UCONN deadline is February 1. All pharmacy school
applications are submitted through the online program, PharmCAS and all UCONN applications
through the online common application. Final decisions are made by the Admissions Committee by the
last week of May.
Applicants are considered primarily on overall academic performance, math / science prerequisite GPA, and
PCAT scores as well as by pharmacy-related experience and extra-curricular activities, personal statement
and letters of recommendation. Based on the strength of these elements, the applicant may be selected for a
personal interview (see criteria below) in which the applicant will be evaluated on his or her professional and
social awareness, communication skills, self-knowledge and maturity, professional nature, ethics and
integrity and problem-solving ability. Applicants receiving interviews should not assume automatic entry
into the program. No student will be admitted without an interview.
The School of Pharmacy will consider applicants who either [1] have completed all or most of their
prerequisites at the University of Connecticut or [2] transfer students who are Connecticut-residents or [3]
New England regional students or [4) students from all other states and have completed their pre-pharmacy
course work at regionally accredited, degree seeking colleges or universities in the United States.
State
Residency is determined by the standards set forth by the Connecticut State Statutes:
http://www.admissions.uconn.edu/apply/residency_statute.php and must be demonstrated to the Office of
Transfer Admissions.
For more information on 2015 Admission policies and procedures please refer to our website at
www.pharmacy.uconn.edu.
Progression
Grade Point Average - Students are required to maintain a 2.0 (C) average for their cumulative, term and
required pharmacy course (Phrx) grade point average. If they fall below the average for any of these
categories, they will be placed on academic probation. If they fall below this average in any of these
categories for two semesters, whether the semesters are consecutive or not, they will be subject to dismissal
by the Associate Dean.
In order to graduate with either the B.S. in Pharmacy Studies or Pharm.D., students must have a 2.0 grade
point average in all required pharmacy courses. Students must also have fulfilled all University General
Education Requirements by the end of their P2 year in order to graduate with the B.S. in Pharmacy Studies.
In addition, to demonstrating competency in pharmacy practice knowledge and ability, the student must
receive a grade of 2.0 or above in Pharmacy Practice Laboratory (PHRX 5047) to continue into the clinical
experience sequence.
D Policy - This policy is based on the number of D grades (any grade below a C-) that a
student accumulates at any time during pharmacy school.
 1 occurrence: Probation and notification of and intervention by AD. He/she
would provide evaluation and follow up.
 2 occurrences: Academic and Technical Standards Review Committee meet
with the student to review circumstances; advise action to AD.
 3 occurrences: automatic dismissal recommended to AD
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Curricular Progress Exams - The P2 and P3 student Curricular Progress Exams (CPE) are given in
the spring semester and are designed to evaluate the strength of our curriculum and of our
students. Students must achieve a 75% to pass the exam and will have up to two opportunities over
the semester and one opportunity in May to achieve this passing grade. Should a student not pass,
they will receive an incomplete in Phrx 4011 CPPS III course grade (P2 students) or in Phrx 5011
CPPS V (P3 students) and thus ineligible to begin the P3 year (P2 students) or P4 rotations (P3
students).
Implementation of Academic Progression Standards
The Board may also review concerns regarding the academic progression of a student (e.g. acquisition of D
course grades, academic probation, etc).
The D grade policy:
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1 occurrence in a required course: Academic evaluation and notification of and intervention by AD.
He/she would provide evaluation and follow up.
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2 occurrences in required courses: the Board would meet with the student to review circumstances
including any information from the faculty; advise action to AD.
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3 occurrences in required courses: automatic dismissal from the School of Pharmacy is recommended to
AD
Academic probation for grades:
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Occurrence of a GPA in required pharmacy courses less than a 2.0 (C) in term, cumulative or PHRX
grades: academic probation
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A second occurrence of a GPA in required pharmacy courses less than a 2.0 (C) in term, cumulative or
PHRX grades in any subsequent semester: subject to dismissal
Dismissal Process for Grades:
1.
The Associate Dean will warn the student by e mail that he/she has been placed on academic probation
for a GPA less than 2.0 and the consequences of an additional semester of probation. The AD will copy their
advisor and the chair of the ATS Board.
2.
With two semesters of academic probation (not necessarily consecutive), the student is subject to
dismissal from the School of Pharmacy. The Associate Dean will inform the student in person of dismissal and
write a letter of dismissal to be mailed to the student’s home address. A copy of the letter will be transmitted to
the chair of the Board.
3.
The Associate Dean will also warn the student by e mail of the occurrence of a D grade and the
consequences of earning additional D grades. The AD will also recommend remediation steps and will copy the
chair of the Board.
4.
With the acquisition of 2 or more D grades, the AD will inform the student by e mail (copy to chair of
Board) of the need to meet with the Board to explain circumstances, etc. Input from the course coordinator
awarding the D grade is welcome. This meeting should occur with 5 business days of the e mail from the AD.
5.
Probation for poor grades is separate from evaluation actions for D grades.
Dismissal Appeal Process
1.
Students wishing to appeal their dismissal from the School of Pharmacy by the Associate Dean to the
Board must do so within 5 business days of the date of the dismissal letter. The Board will meet within 10 days of
the written notice from the student and/or the AD. If the student does not respond within the allotted time, the
dismissal shall stand.
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2.
If appearing before the Board, the student must demonstrate to the Board extenuating circumstances
beyond their control which contributed to their academic decline. The Board must be convinced that the student
is able to succeed at the University of Connecticut, and specifically in the School of Pharmacy. The appeal must
include the following:
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A written statement describing the extenuating circumstances that warrant the committee’s
reconsideration of the dismissal.
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A detailed plan, also in writing, describing how the student intends to improve his/her grades and to
remove any barriers to future academic success.
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Documentation from professional sources that verify the extenuating circumstances. The documentation
must be supplied on letterhead and come from sources such as a medical doctor, health professional, hospital
emergency room, or copies of official records or newspaper clippings. Documentation from University of
Connecticut offices or personnel is preferred.
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A letter of support from a University of Connecticut faculty or staff member who is willing to advocate
for the student and, if the appeal is successful, with whom the student will work to improve his/her academic
performance.
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A phone number, email address and postal address at which the student can be reached so we can inform
him/her of the committee’s decision.
3.
The Board must meet to discuss the appeal within 5 business days of the date of receipt of the appeal and
render a decision within 3 days of that meeting.
4.
Students may appeal the decision of the Board to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy within 5 business
days of the Board’s decision.
5.
Students may appeal the decision of the Dean to the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education within 5
business days of the Dean’s decision. The Vice Provost’s decision stands; there is no further appeal.
6.
Students may request at a later semester an evaluation for readmission by the AD. Readmission will be
considered favorably only when the evaluation indicates a strong probability for academic success.
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Technical Standards for Admission, Progression and Graduation
Introduction
The UCONN School of Pharmacy believes that earning a PharmD degree requires mastery of
a coherent body of knowledge and skills. Pharmacy students must acquire substantial
competence in the principles and facts of all of the curriculum's required basic sciences, must
understand and appreciate the principles and practice of all of the basic fields of
pharmaceutical care, and must be able to relate appropriately to patients, ancillary personnel
and to other health care professionals. In training pharmacy students, the School of Pharmacy
must evaluate not only their scholastic accomplishments, but also must consider students’
current ability to safely apply their knowledge and skills to effectively interact with patients
and others in educational and healthcare settings. In accordance with University policy, and
state and federal laws, the University does not discriminate in admissions, educational
programs or employment against any individual on the basis of that individual’s disability.
Upon request of the student, the University will make good faith efforts in providing
reasonable accommodation as required by law. The following technical standards, although
not exhaustive, describe the basic non-academic qualifications required in addition to
academic achievements, which the School of Pharmacy considers essential for admission and
successful completion of the educational objectives of its curriculum.
Observation
Through the use of visual, auditory and somatic senses, pharmacy students must be able to
observe demonstrations and experiments in the basic sciences, medical illustrations and
models, and evaluation of microbiological cultures and microscopic studies of
microorganisms and tissues in normal and pathological states. Pharmacy students must be
able to observe a patient accurately at a distance and close at hand. They must be able to
directly and accurately see a patient’s physical condition, obtain a patient history and
perform appropriate physical assessments and to correctly integrate the information derived
from these observations to develop an accurate medication therapy management plan.
Students must also possess the ability to prepare medications for dispensing to patients and
observe the activities of technical staff operating under their supervision in accordance with
state and federal laws.
Behavioral and Social Attributes
Because the pharmacy profession is governed by ethical principles and by state and federal
laws, pharmacy students must have the capacity to learn, understand, and adhere to these
values and laws. They should be able to relate to colleagues, staff and patients with honesty,
integrity, nondiscrimination, compassion and dedication. Pharmacy students should also be
able to understand and use the power, special privileges, and trust inherent in a healthcare
professional-patient relationship, and to avoid abuse of this power. Pharmacy students should
demonstrate the capacity to critically examine and deliberate effectively about the social and
ethical questions that define pharmacy and the pharmacist's role. They must be able to
identify personal reactions and responses, recognize multiple points of view, and integrate
these appropriately into clinical decision-making. The study and practice of pharmacy often
involves taxing workloads and stressful situations; pharmacy students must have the physical
and emotional stamina to maintain a high level of function in the face of such didactic and
experiential working conditions.
Pharmacy students must be of sufficient emotional health to utilize fully their intellectual
ability, to exercise good judgment, to complete patient care responsibilities promptly, and to
relate to patients, families, and colleagues with courtesy, compassion, maturity, and dignity.
The ability to participate collaboratively and flexibly as a professional team member is
essential. Additionally, pharmacy students must be able to modify behavior in response to
constructive criticism. They must be open to examining personal attitudes, perceptions, and
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stereotypes (which may negatively affect patient care and professional relationships).
Pharmacy students must, at all times, exhibit behavior and intellectual functioning in
accordance with acceptable professional standards.
Intellect
Pharmacy students must possess a range of intellectual skills that allow them to master the
broad and complex body of knowledge that comprises a pharmacy education. Therefore,
students must have a learning style that is effective and efficient. The ultimate goal of a
pharmacist is often to solve difficult problems and make recommendations for therapeutic
decisions. Pharmacy students must, therefore, be able to memorize, perform scientific
measurement and calculation, and ultimately evaluate biomedical literature. Reasoning
abilities must be sophisticated enough to analyze and synthesize information from a wide
variety of sources. It is expected that pharmacy students be able to learn effectively through a
variety of modalities including, but not limited to: classroom instruction, small group
discussion, individual study of materials, preparation and presentation of written and oral
reports, use of computer-based information technology and experiential activities.
Communication
Pharmacy students must be able to ask probing questions, to receive answers perceptively, to
record information about patients, and to advise patients and other health care professionals.
They must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, their families,
and with other members of the health care team. This includes verbal and non-verbal
communications such as interpretation of facial expressions, affects, and body language.
Mastery of both written and spoken English is required.
Psychomotor Skills
Pharmacy students must possess the visual, auditory, tactile, and motor abilities to allow
them to sufficiently gather data from written reference material, and oral presentations, by
observing demonstrations and experiments, studying various types of medical illustrations,
viewing a patient and his/her environment, by observing clinical procedures performed by
others, by reading digital or analog representations of physiologic phenomena, and by
performing a basic physical examination of a patient.
Licensure
Once accepted, all pharmacy students must be able to satisfy the qualifications for licensure
as a Pharmacy Intern with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection.
Only matriculated students are eligible for this intern license. If you would like to review the
application, it is available at the Commission’s website at http://www.ct.gov.dcp (and click
onto application forms). A Connecticut Pharmacy Intern license is required to fulfill the
requirements for a pharmacy degree.
Conclusion
The School of Pharmacy engages in an interactive process with applicants and students with
disabilities and complies with all state and federal laws regarding reasonable accommodation
under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a student intends to request accommodation
under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or
applicable Connecticut law, that student may seek assistance through the University’s Center
for Students with Disabilities prior to enrollment in the School of Pharmacy or promptly at
any time thereafter when the need for a reasonable accommodation becomes apparent.
The School of Pharmacy adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards of the
Pharmacy profession. In doing so, the School of Pharmacy reserves the right to deny
admission to candidates or to discharge students who, upon completion of the interactive
process, cannot meet these Technical Standards and would be deemed to pose a threat to
patients and others in the educational and therapeutic environment.
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Implementation of Academic and Technical (Non-academic) Standards
As developing healthcare professionals, students in the UConn School of Pharmacy PharmD program must
acquire substantial competence in the principles and facts of the curriculum's required basic sciences, must
understand and appreciate the principles and practice of pharmaceutical care, and must be able to relate
appropriately to patients, healthcare professionals and other ancillary personnel. Technical standards describe the
personal attributes and capabilities which the School of Pharmacy considers essential for successful admission to
and completion of the educational objectives of its curriculum. Violation of either academic or technical standards
while a student in Pharmacy School may lead to consequences recommended by the Academic and Technical
Standards Review Board (Board). This Board will deliberate the cases of students who fail to maintain either
academic performance standards and/or technical standards (professional conduct) and will advise the Associate
Dean who is responsible for imposing these consequences. Please note, this process of review as outlined below
cannot anticipate every potential infraction and/or behavior. This document is designed to supplement the
responsibilities outlined in the University’s Responsibilities of Community Life: the Student Conduct Code
http://www.community.uconn.edu/student_code.html
1.
When a faculty/preceptor/staff member (Personnel) believes there is sufficient information to demonstrate a
violation of the technical standards or a pattern of violations/concerns, s/he shall notify the student in writing and
discuss the potential consequences. Within the School of Pharmacy, these could include a letter of apology,
repetition of an assignment, a failure of a course or rotation, expulsion from a site, etc. (Sanctions will be
designed with the goal of benefiting the student). The written notification shall also inform the student whether
the case has been referred to the Board; the Personnel is not obligated to share the written notification with the
Board. If notified, the Board will consider additional sanctions within the School of Pharmacy (warning,
reprimand, developmental sanction, counseling, fines/reimbursements, failure or grade modification, probation,
suspension (as from a rotation), or dismissal from the School of Pharmacy) to be recommended to the Associate
Dean. The Personnel shall send this written notification to the student with a copy to the Board (if so deemed)
within 5 business days (any day Mon – Fri that the University is open) of the alleged incident. A copy of this
letter will be placed in the student’s file.
2.
The student has 5 business days from receipt of the written notice to respond to the Personnel and/or to
request a hearing by the Board. The purpose of the hearing is to provide the student with the opportunity to
present to the Board their perspectives on the infraction such as reasons for unsatisfactory performance, changes
the student has made to improve performance, and plans for future modifications. The Board will meet within 10
days of the written notice from the student and/or Personnel. Devices designed to videotape or record the
proceedings may be used during the hearing. Both Personnel and the student may submit written evidence to the
Board or request a support person (e.g. students, faculty, advisor) at the hearing if needed. The support person
cannot speak for the student during the hearing. If the student does not respond within the allotted time, the
Personnel's sanctions shall be imposed within the School of Pharmacy. If the student and the Personnel reach a
mutually acceptable resolution of the case, the Personnel shall notify the Board of the agreement.
3.
The Review Board is comprised of four faculty members (two from each department with preference from
Curriculum and Professionalism Committees), a non-faculty pharmacy professional, a staff member, 2 pharmacy
students (for Technical Standards only) and a non-voting chairperson (any faculty member) who will call
meetings, take minutes and facilitate the review. Neither the Dean nor Associate Dean can serve on this
committee. Students will be chosen as members as follows: At the beginning of each academic year, we would
ask for volunteers from each class to serve and they would become part of the pool of students from which to
select. At the beginning of each semester, we would randomly choose two students to serve at any of the
meetings of the board that semester. A Board member must recuse him/herself if he/she is bringing the charge of
a technical standards violation or if the Board member gave the student a D for an accumulation of 2 or more D’s.
A simple majority of voting members will constitute a quorum. Appointments will be made by the Dean in
consultation with Department Heads. It is anticipated that the Board will meet on an “as needed” basis.
Attendance at the Board meeting may be in person or by phone/computer. Hearing procedures will be in
accordance with this outlined procedure to ensure that the Associate Dean and Personnel are kept informed of the
status of cases in a timely fashion.
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4.
If the Board finds that the student is "Not Responsible" for the violation, the Board will inform the
Personnel and the student and shall not recommend any sanctions including the faculty’s initial penalties; the
written notice will be removed from the student’s file.
5.
If the Board finds that the student is “Responsible” for a violation or a pattern of violations of the Technical
Standards, but the infraction does not rise to the level of a recommended sanction by the Personnel, alternative
sanction(s) within the School of Pharmacy may be imposed and the written notice will remain in the student’s file
for 1 year from the date of the notice. The Board will have access to the student folder to determine if there is a
pattern of violations.
6.
If the Board finds that the student is “Responsible” for an infraction, but that the incident does not merit
disciplinary action, the committee may recommend a letter of expectations from the AD with suggestions on how
to improve the student’s performance. Alternately, a student may receive a Letter of Warning detailing the
problem and remedial action suggested. The written notice will remain in the student’s file for 1 year from the
date of the notice.
7.
If the Board finds that the student is "Responsible", the Associate Dean is notified and a sanction(s) within
the School of Pharmacy are recommended. These sanctions can include, but are not limited to warning,
reprimand, developmental sanction, counseling, fines/reimbursements, failure or grade modification, probation,
suspension, or dismissal from the School of Pharmacy. The written notice remains permanently in the student’s
file.
8.
Upon consideration of a student's record relative to an incident or pattern of incidences, the Board may
recommend to the Associate Dean additional sanctions. The Associate Dean might apply these sanctions in
proportion to the severity of the incident(s). The AD will render a decision within 5 business days and is not
limited to sanctions recommended by the Board.
9.
The decision of the Associate Dean may be appealed to the Dean or to the Dean’s designee should the Dean
bring forward the complaint or be unavailable. An appeal is not a new hearing. It is a review of the record of the
hearing.
10. An appeal may be sought on two grounds:
a.
On a claim of error in the hearing procedure that substantially affected the decision.
b.
On a claim of new evidence or information material to the case that was not known or could be known at
the time of the hearing.
11. Appeals on such grounds may be presented, specifically described, in writing within five business days of
the announcement of the Board's decision.
12.
The Dean or his/her designee shall have the authority to dismiss an appeal not sought on proper grounds.
No further appeals of the Dean’s decision can be made.
13. If an appeal is upheld, the Dean or his/her designee shall refer the case with procedural specifications back
to the original Board who shall reconsider the case accordingly. The Board should render a decision with 10
business days of the Dean’s decision.
14. During these periods of deliberation by the Board, Associate Dean or Dean, the student shall remain in
class or on rotation.
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Advising and Course Registration
The Associate Dean coordinates the advising activities of three advising teams. A team of four advisors is
assigned to each class, and each student is assigned to a specific advisor within the team. The team will serve
as advisors to their assigned class during the first 3 years in the professional program. While students are
assigned to a specific advisor in the appropriate team, the other members of that team serve as back-up
advisors when necessary.
Incoming students are advised for the first two months by the Associate Dean and then are assigned to a
faculty advisor prior to the first registration period. In this way, issues regarding transfer courses,
substitutions, and waivers may be resolved. P1 students are then assigned to an advisor from their class
advisory team. Honors students are advised by the honors advisor for the School of Pharmacy, Dr.
Aneskievich. Students at academic risk regardless of their year in Pharmacy School may be advised by Jenna
Henderson, Director of Student Support and Learning Development.
The Director of Experiential Programs, Dr. Hritcko and his assistant, Mary Ann Phaneuf advise rising and
current P4 students.
Process
Advising from pharmacy advisors, in general, is conducted for 2 weeks just prior to when University
registration opens (e.g. the second and third week of October; the first and second week of March). You will
have the same advisor throughout your P1, P2 and P3 years. Students should either sign up for an
appointment with their advisor by going to http://advapp.uconn.edu/ or contact their advisor by email. If
your advisor is unavailable, you may contact another advisor in the advising team for your class or the
Associate Dean’s office to be advised and have your bar lifted. Students in the spring of their P3 year should
contact Dr. Phil Hritcko or Mary Ann Phaneuf instead of their normal advisor to sign up for rotations.
Faculty Advisors
A list of faculty advisors and their student advisees is distributed by email. Honors Program students are
referred to Dr. Brian Aneskievich, Professor, in PBB 536 . To contact your advisor, refer to the list of faculty
(with room numbers and email addresses) included in this manual.
Although your program of study for pharmacy is clearly defined, there are some less restrictive professional
elective courses available. Students may want to take these additional credits to focus on a particular area of
interest or develop a research program. Remember that while advisors are there to help, it is the responsibility
of the student to become familiar with the academic regulations and degree requirements of the University as
well as the Pharm.D. requirements. Students should also ensure that they have completed all University
general education requirements (content areas and non-major W course) by the end of their P2 year.
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Class of 2018 Advising Team
Email Addresses
Dr. Bodhisattwa Chaudhuri
PBB
Room
430
Dr. Kyle Hadden
628
[email protected]
Dr. William Baker
342
[email protected]
Dr. Lauren Schlesselman
435
[email protected]
PBB
room
Email Addresses
Dr. Gerry Gianutsos
531
[email protected]
Dr. Marcy Balunas
630
[email protected]
Dr. Trinh Pham
346
[email protected]
Dr. Marissa Salvo
342
[email protected]
Email Addresses
Dr. Jennifer Girotto
PBB
Room
346
Dr. Devendra Kalonia
433
[email protected]
Dr. Thomas Bunz
340
[email protected]
Dr. Michael Nailor
342
[email protected]
Honors Advisor
PBB
Room
Email Addresses
Dr. Brian Aneskievich
536
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Transfer Credit and Course Waiver Policy
Transfer credits are accepted by the School of Pharmacy for pre pharmacy courses only.
They must be taken at regionally accredited, degree granting institutions of higher education.
Students who transfer directly into the pharmacy program (P1 level only) will meet with the
Associate Dean to determine which transfer courses will substitute for specific pre requisite
courses. Students with prior degrees are waived from general education requirements for
their BS Pharmacy Studies degree. No courses in the professional curriculum will be waived.
Each fall, the Associate Dean’s office will submit forms to the Registrar’s office for any new
pharmacy student (UCONN or transfer) to request approval for course substitutions for pre
pharmacy pre requisites.
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The Pharmacy Degree Program
Students are admitted to the pharmacy studies degree program after completion of the two-year pre-pharmacy
program (64 credits). Upon successful completion of two years in the professional program (with a total of
137 credits), a Bachelors of Science with a major in Pharmacy Studies (BS Pharmacy Studies) is conferred.
W Courses
Students are strongly encouraged to have taken their non-pharmacy W course prior to entering the School of
Pharmacy. PHRX 4001W (3 credits) will be open only to students in their P2 year. A listing of these courses
will be provided in the spring of P1 year prior to registration for the P2 year. There will be a total of 6
sections offered over the fall semester and spring semesters. Enrollment is limited to 19 students per section.
General Education Requirements
The general education requirements are listed in the Academic Regulations section of the University of
Connecticut General Catalog. You must have all University general education requirements completed by
the end of the second year of the professional program to be eligible to graduate with a B.S. in Pharmacy
Studies and continue with the professional Pharm.D. studies.
1st Professional Year
First Professional Year - Fall Semester – 19 Credits
PHRX 3000
PHRX 3002
PHRX 3006
PHRX 3008
PHRX 3009
PHRX 3020
PHRX 3030
PHRX 3050
Cellular Biology
Foundations in Bioorganic Chemistry
Drug Information I
Pharmacy Communications
Principles of Drug Action
Pharmacy Practice Experience I (PPE)
Pharmacokinetics / Biopharmaceutics
Public Health & Healthcare Policy
2 cr
3 cr
1 cr
3 cr
3 cr
1 cr
3 cr
3 cr
First Professional Year - Spring Semester - 18 Credits
PHRX 3001
PHRX 3003
PHRX 3007
PHRX 3011
PHRX 3021
PHRX 3031
PHRX 3032
PHRX 3040
Immunology
Nutrition
Drug Information II
Correlated Pharmacy Problem Solving (CPPS)
PPE II
Foundations in Pharmaceutics I
Dosage Forms Preparation Laboratory
Neurology Module
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2 cr
2 cr
2 cr
1 cr
2 cr
4 cr
1 cr
4 cr
2nd Professional Year
Second Professional Year - Fall Semester - 18 Credits
PHRX 4010
PHRX 4020
PHRX 4030
PHRX 4031
PHRX 4040
PHRX 4041
PHRX 4050
CPPS II
PPE III
Foundations in Pharmaceutics II
Dosage Forms Preparation Laboratory II
Psychiatry Module
Immunology Module
Pharmacy Practice Management
Professional Electives*
1 cr
1 cr
3 cr
1 cr
5 cr
2 cr
2 cr.
3 cr
Second Professional Year - Spring Semester - 18 Credits
Pharmacoeconomics
1 cr
Current Topics in Pharmacy
3 cr
CPPS III
1 cr
PPE IV
2 cr
Gastroenterology Module
2 cr
Endocrine Module
3 cr
Dermatology Module
1 cr
Pharmacy Law & Ethics
2 cr
Professional Electives *
3 cr
PHRX 4000
PHRX 4001W
PHRX 4011
PHRX 4021
PHRX 4042
PHRX 4043
PHRX 4044
PHRX 4051
*These courses must be completed by the end of the second professional year
to complete 137 credits for graduation with a BS in Pharmacy Studies.
3rd Professional Year
Third Professional Year - Fall Semester – 18 Credits
PHRX 5010
PHRX 5020
PHRX 5040
PHRX 5041
PHRX 5042
PHRX 5047
PHRX 5046
CPPS IV
PPE V
Cardiovascular Module
Renal Module
Respiratory Module
Pharmacy Practice Laboratory
Clinical Toxicology
Professional Electives**
1 cr
1 cr
4 cr
2 cr
2 cr
3 cr
2 cr
3 cr
Third Professional Year - Spring Semester – 19 Credits
PHRX 5011
PHRX 5021
PHRX 5043
PHRX 5044
PHRX 5045
PHRX 5048
CPPS V
PPE VI
Infectious Disease Module
Hematology / Oncology Module
Special Populations
Patient Assessment
Professional Electives**
1 cr
2 cr
4 cr
3 cr
4 cr
2 cr
3 cr
** These professional electives can be taken prior to the 3 rd professional year
and still count toward the 12 professional electives needed. 210 total credits
are necessary for the Pharm.D. degree.
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4th Professional Year
To be eligible for the 4th professional year courses, students must have completed the B.S. in Pharmacy
Studies and the first year of the Pharm.D. Program.
The required rotating professional experiences are one month each for a total of 16 credits (1 credit = 40
hours).
Exemption and Substitution. Students who desire to be excused from any of the following requirements or
to substitute other courses for those prescribed, should consult the Associate Dean of the School of Pharmacy
to request approval.
Fourth Professional Year - Professional Experience
Required One Month Each - 16 credits
PHRX 5100
Community Pharmacy
4 cr
PHRX 5101
Institutional Pharmacy I
4 cr
PHRX 5102
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
4 cr
PHRX 5103
General Medicine
4 cr
FOURTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR
Professional Experience Electives, Choose 5 (one month each) 20
credits. At least two of the elective courses must involve direct patient
care. * = Direct Patient Care
PHRX 5104
PHRX 5105
PHRX 5106
PHRX 5107
PHRX 5108
PHRX 5109
PHRX 5110
PHRX 5111
PHRX 5114
PHRX 5115
PHRX 5116
PHRX 5117
PHRX 5118
PHRX 5119
PHRX 5120
PHRX 5122
PHRX 5123
PHRX 5124
PHRX 5125
PHRX 5126
PHRX 5128
PHRX 5129
PHRX 5130
PHRX 5131
PHRX 5132
PHRX 5133
PHRX 5134
PHRX 5135
PHRX 5136
PHRX 5137
PHRX 5138
Cardiology*
Infectious Disease*
Oncology*
Psychiatry*
Pediatrics*
Geriatrics*
Community Practice II*
Critical Care*
Emergency Medicine
Home Health Care
Institutional Pharmacy II
Industry
Managed Care
Nuclear Pharmacy
Nutrition
Skilled Care Nursing Facility
Surgery*
General Medicine-II*
Ambulatory Care II*
Anticoagulation*
Hospice*
Physical Med/Rehab (HSC)*
HIV*
Public Health
Diabetes Care*
Clinical Toxicology
Population Kinetics
Investigational Drugs
Drug Information
Pediatrics II*
Industry II
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4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
PHRX 5139
PHRX 5140
PHRX 5141
PHRX 5142
PHRX 5143
PHRX 5144
PHRX 5145
PHRX 5146
PHRX 5147
PHRX 5148
PHRX 5149
PHRX 5150
PHRX 5151
PHRX 5152
PHRX 5153
PHRX 5154
PHRX 5155
PHRX 5156
PHRX 5157
PHRX 5158
PHRX 5159
PHRX 5160
PHRX 5161
PHRX 5162
PHRX 5163
PHRX 5164
PHRX 5165
PHRX 5166
PHRX 5167
PHRX 5168
PHRX 5169
PHRX 5195
PHRX 5199
Pharmacy Association
FDA
Oncology II*
Diabetes Care II*
Psychiatry II*
Geriatrics II*
Skilled Care Nursing Facility II
Managed Care II
International Pharmacy Practice
Nephrology*
Critical Care II*
Pain Management*
Management/Drug Information
Medication Safety
Academia
Organ Transplantation
International Pharmacy Practice II
Nephrology II
Community Practice III
Perioperative Surgery
Burn Care
Academia II
Pharmacy Informatics
Hospital Administration
Neurology
Infectious Disease II
Pharmacy Management
Outcomes Research
Urban Service Track
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Professional Experience in Pharmacy
Leadership
Special Topics
Research
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4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr
4 cr.
4 cr
4 cr
GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES - 2014
 Any combination of courses offered by the School or outside the
school (on the approved list next pages) can be used to fulfill
your 12 professional elective credits once you are in School of
Pharmacy
 These 12 credits of professional electives must be taken for a
grade. Electives beyond these 12 may be taken pass/fail.
 You may not count a course used to fulfill a gen ed requirement
(such as Content Areas and W courses) as a professional elective.
 If you have taken a course on the approved list prior to entering
the school of pharmacy, you may count it toward your
professional electives (limit of 3 credits)
 Independent study credits (as in research) can be used (including
Future Pharmacy Leaders and FYE Mentor).
 Credits from the study abroad experience may be used with
approval from the Associate Dean and the School Curriculum
Committee.
 Taking a foreign language beyond the 1 year of required foreign
language may be used with approval from the Associate Dean.
 If you find a grad course that looks intriguing, please contact the
Associate Dean to determine eligibility.
 If a course is taken before Pharmacy School that is ineligible for
pharmacy students (like Phar 1001 or Phar 1000) then it cannot
be used
 Courses up to 6 credits taken in fulfillment of a second major or a
minor (current or recent past) could be used. A time limit may
apply.
 Courses taken in fulfillment of the PharmD/MBA or
PharmD/MPH may be used to fulfill the 12 credits of professional
electives
 Online courses or community college courses taken once
enrolled in the SOP may be acceptable with the approval of the
Associate Dean and the School Curriculum Committee. Also
check Transfer Admissions
 Your advisor will work with you to develop a professional
elective “plan” which will be forwarded to the Registrar by the
Associate Dean office.
 If uncertain as to the eligibility of a course toward professional
electives, please ask the Associate Dean.
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Pharmacy Electives
Title
Within the
School:
Course #
PHAR 3012
PHAR 3095
Pharmacy Research Seminar
(OFFC 4628) Study Abroad Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Experimental Course
Undergraduate Research
Hospital Pharmacy Practice
Evidence Based Practice
Drugs & Society
Quantitative Pharmacy
Medication Safety
Advanced Compounding
PHAR 3095
PHAR 3099
PHRX 3052
PHRX 3053
PHRX 3054
PHRX 3055
PHRX 3056
PHRX 4052
PHRX 4053
PHRX 4054
PHRX 4055
PHRX 4056
PHRX 4057
PHRX 5050
PHRX 5051
PHRX 5052
PHRX 4056
PHRX 5054
PHRX 5055
var
var
1
2
2
2
2
2
Spring
May
All
All
All About E-Health
Urban Service Track
Adv Clinical Concepts in Pain Management
Bar & Grill Approach to Outpatient
Pharmacy Practice
Developing Pharmacy Leaders
2
1
2
2
1
Fall
P2,P3
Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
Careers in Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus
Bar & Grill Approach to Outpatient
Pharmacy Practice
The Entrepreneurial Pharmacist
2
1
2
2
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
P3
P3
P3
P3
2
Spring
Clinical Microbiology and Hot Topics in
Infectious Diseases
2
Fall
Course Number and Name (all 3 credits)
ACCT 2001 Principles of Financial Accounting
AH 3175
Environmental Health
AH 3203
Aging: Implications for Health Professionals
AH 3231
Program Planning for Health Promotion
AH 4243
Healthcare Issues for Healthcare professionals
AH 3101
Health and Wellness for Life
ANTH 2502 Human Evolution
Intro to Public Health
ANTH 3202W Illness and Curing
ANTH 3300
1
6
Either
All
Spring
All
Fall
All
Fall
All
Both
All
Fall
All
Spring odd yrs
P2,P3
Fall
P2,P3
Both
P2, P3, P4
Fall
P2,P3
Fall
P3
Outside the School:
ANTH 3098
Credits Semester Year
Medical Anthropology
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P3
P3
ARE 1110
Population, Food, and the Environment
ASLN 1101
American Sign Language
BADM 3710 Principles of Managerial Accounting
BADM 3720 Legal Ethical Environ Bus
BADM 3740 Managerial and Interpersonal Behavior
BADM 3741 Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
BADM 3742 New Venture Management
BADM 3750 Intro to Marketing and Management
BADM 3761 Operations Management
BIOL 1110
BIOL 1108
Introduction to Botany
Principles of Biology
BLAW 3175 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
CAMS 1121
Elementary Latin
CDIS 1150
Introduction to Communication Disorders
CDIS 3201
Speech Science
CHEM 2445
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CRLP 1101
Elementary Polish
EEB 2245
Evolutionary Biology
FREN 3217
Business French
HDFS 1060
Close relationships across the life span
HDFS 1070
Individual and Family Development
HDFS 2001
Diversity Issues in Human Development and
Family Studies
HDFS 2100 Human Devel from Infancy to Adolescense
HDFS 3240
Aging in American Society
HDFS 3249
Gender and Aging
HDFS 3252
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
HDFS 3442
Latino Health and Health Care
HDFS 4255
Living with Chronic/Life Threatening Illness
HSA 5303
Poverty and Public Health (instructor permission
required)
HSMG 3240 Introduction to Health Care Management
HSMG 3243 Health Care Analysis
HSMG 4244 Advanced Topics in Health Care Management
MCB 2210
Cell Biology
MCB 2211
Gene Expression
MCB 2400
Heredity and Society
MCB 2410
Human Genetics
MCB 2413
Concepts of Genetic Analysis
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MCB 3011
MCB 5034
MCB 3246
Human Metabolism and Disease
MCB 3412
Genetic Engineering and Functional Genomics
MCB 3899
Independent Study
MCB 4009
Structure and Function of Macromolecules
Virology
MCB 4211
Basic Immunology
MCB 4416
Forensic DNA Science
MCB 5427
Lab Techniques in Functional Genomics
NURS 2175 Global Politics of Childbearing and Repro
NUSC 1165
Fundamentals of Nutrition
NUSC 1645
The Science of Food
NUSC 1167 Food, Culture, and Society
NUSC 2200
Nutrition and Human Development
NUSC 4236
Principles of Nutrition
PNB 3251
Biology of the Brain (as part of Study Abroad)
PSYC 1100 Gen Psychology I
PSYC 1101 Gen Psychology II
PSYC 2200 Physiological Psychology
PSYC 2201
Drugs and Behavior
PSYC 3105
Health Psychology
PSYC 1100 General Psychology I
PSYC 1101 General Psychology II
PSYC 3501 Sensation and Perception
PVS 1000
Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology
SOCI 1251
Social Problems
SOCI 3307
Drugs and Society
SOCI 3311
Deviant Behavior
SOCI 3421
Class, Power and Inequality
SOCI 3451
Sociology of Health
SOCI 3457
Sociology of Mental Illness
SPAN 1193 Spanish for Health Care Workers (Study Abroad)
STAT 1000
Introduction to Statistics I
STAT 1100
Elementary Concepts of Statistics
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Professional Electives Taken by Previous Classes
Elective Course Name
ACCT 2001 Principles of Financial Accounting
AH 3101 Hlth and Wellness for Life
AH4243Health Care Issues for Health Prof.
Credits
3
3
3
Semester Taken
Summer/Fall/Spring
Summer/Spring/Fall
Summer/Spring/Fall
ANTH 3300 Medical Anthropology
ANTH 2502 Human Evolution
ARE 1110 Population, Food and the Environment
BADM 3720 Legal & Ethical Environ Business
3
3
3
3
Spring/Fall
Spring
Fall
Fall/Spring
BADM 3740 Managerial & Interpersonal Behavior
3
Fall/Spring
4 (only 3
used)
3
3
3
3
3
Fall/Spring
Fall/Spring
Fall
Spring/Summer/Fall
Summer/Spring/Fall
Spring/Fall
3
3
3
3
3
Spring/Fall
Winter/Fall/Spring
Fall/Spring
Summer/Spring/Fall
Fall
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
1
1-6
1
Fall/Spring
Spring
Spring
Spring/Fall
Spring
Spring
Spring/Fall
Spring/Fall
Fall/Spring
Spring
Fall
Fall
Fall
Fall
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall/Spring
Fall/Spring
Spring
BIO 1108 Biology
CDIS 1150 Intro Communication Disorders
CDIS 3201 Speech Science
CHEM 2245 Org Chem Lab
ECON 1202 Macroeconomics
HDFS 1060 Close Relationships Across the
Lifespan
HDFS 1070 Individual and Family Development
HDFS 2001 Diversity Issues in Human Devel
HDFS 3240 Aging in American Society
HDFS 3252 Death Dying and Bereavement
HDFS 4255 Living with Chronic Life Illnesses
HDFS 3442 Latino Health & Health Care
HSMG 3243 Health Care Analysis
MCB 2211 Gene Expression
MCB 2410 Human Genetics
MCB 2413 Concepts of Genetic Analysis
NURS 3295 Spanish for Healthcare Providers
NUSC 1645 The Science of Food
NUSC 1165 Fundamentals of Nutrition
NUSC 1167 Food, Culture, Society
PHAR 3012 Pharm Research Sem
PHRX 4053 All About E-Health
PHRX 3054 Drugs & Society
PHRX 5054 Entrepreneurial
PHRX 3056 Medication Safety
PHRX 4055 Pain Management
PHRX 3055 Quant Pharm
PHAR 3095 Study Aboard in China
PHRX 4054 Urban Service Track
PHAR 3099 Independent Research
PHRX 4057 Future Pharmacy Leaders
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PHAR 3099 FYE Mentor
PHRX 3052 Hospital Pharmacy
PHRX 4052 Advanced Compounding
PHRX 5050 Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
PHRX 5051 Careers in Pharmacy
PLSH 1103, Polish intermediate level
PSYC 1100 Gen Psych I
PSYC 1101 Gen Psych II
PSYC 2201 Drugs & Behaviors
SOCI 1251 Social Problems
SOCI 3307 Drugs & Society
SOCI 3311 Deviant Behavior
SOCI 3421 Class, Power and Inequity
SPAN 3242 Spanish Communicative Grammar
SPAN 3178 Intermed Spanish Comp
SPAN 3240W Advanced Spanish Composition
STA 2215 Intro to Stats II
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1
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Fall
Spring
Spring
Spring
Fall
Fall
Fall/Spring/Summer
Fall 2006
Spring
Fall/Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Spring/Fall
Curricular Tracks
The goal of Curricular Tracks is to provide students who have a passion for an area of pharmacy to
develop and apply advanced skills to that area. The designations of Track Scholar will be given to
students who have created and achieved in an area of excellence within the school of pharmacy.
Currently, Urban Service Track, Pediatric Pharmacy Track and Leadership in Pharmacy Track are
available.
The following represent minimum requirements; specifics may be found within the description of
each track. Please contact the Associate Dean for more information.
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Completion of an application and acceptance into a Track program
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Each Track would delineate the application process as well as the minimum entry and
graduation requirements for the students.
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Students may apply to more than one Track, but can just join one Track during their
academic career
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Minimum GPA for admittance
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Entry into a Track program during P2 or by the beginning of P3 year
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4 credits of elective didactic / independent study course work that is defined by the Track
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The equivalent of 1 to 2 credits of introductory applied activities. For clinically-related
concentrations, these would most likely be during IPPEs. For research-based concentrations, these
would likely be introductory lab skills.
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4 credits of an independent research project in the Track concentration.
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4 credits of advanced application within the area of Track concentration. For clinically
related concentrations, these would be an advanced APPE within that concentration. For research
based concentrations, this would be defined by the Track (e.g. advance coursework or advanced
research)
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Presentation of final projects at a School Reception during the year in which the track is
completed.
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Courses taken in fulfillment of a Track can be used toward professional electives and can be
completed in addition to any honors activities
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Urban Service Track Program
Dr. Devra Dang - [email protected]
 A collaboration between the UCONN’s Schools of
Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Medicine, Nursing
and Social Work, the Quinnipiac University’s
Physician Assistant Program and the community.
 Urban Health Scholars participate in activities to
understand health literacy, population health,
inter-professional teamwork and leadership,
professional and ethical conduct, health policy and
advocacy. Focus on vulnerable populations which include the homeless,
children, elderly, and immigrants
Leaders Track Program
Dr. Lauren Schlesselman – [email protected]
FUTURE
 Leadership through engagement, advocacy, dedication,
L E A D E R S P RO G R A M
“DEVELOPING TOMORROWS
education, research, and service.
LEADERS TODAY”
 The Pharmacy LEADERS Track is intended to identify and
develop the next generation of Pharmacy leaders by:
 Increasing student awareness of current issues in pharmacy
practice and care
 Increasing awareness of leadership challenges / opportunities in
pharmacy
 Exploring individual leadership styles and strengths
 Enhancing student-faculty interaction outside of class
 Providing students with the opportunity to actively engage and
positively influence the University, community, and beyond
Pediatric Pharmacy Track
Dr. Jen Girotto – [email protected]
 This track is designed to provide the pharmacy student with tools to
help them succeed as pediatric clinical practitioners
Students will have exposure to a wide-range of pediatric experiences throughout their time in the
PharmD
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Dual Degree Professional Programs
Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program
The School of Pharmacy offers a joint Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program. This program targets a small number of
highly motivated students who seek to combine pharmacy education suitable for professional licensure with
advanced research-based training in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Students completing this program will earn
consecutive dual degrees, the Pharm.D. and the Ph.D. Students in the dual track are afforded early acceptance
into the Ph.D. program and, if they successfully complete the Pharm.D. curriculum, a modified graduate
curriculum will be tailored which will shorten the total time required to complete both degrees. Students must
meet the admission requirements of both programs and apply to the Ph.D. program in the spring semester of
the P2 year as they complete the B.S. in Pharmacy Studies.
Pharm.D./MBA Degree Program
A joint Pharm.D./MBA program is offered to highly motivated students who seek to combine pharmacy
education with business managerial knowledge and skills. After completing the first two years of study in the
School of Pharmacy, students enroll in the MBA Program for the third year, and then return to the School of
Pharmacy for the last two years of the Pharm.D. Program, which would consist of both pharmacy and
business courses. Students must meet the admission requirements of both programs and apply to the MBA
Program in the spring semester of the P2 year as they complete the B.S. in Pharmacy Studies. Both the
Pharm.D. and the MBA will be conferred simultaneously after the program requirements have been
successfully met.
Pharm.D./MPH Degree Program
A joint Pharm.D./MPH program is offered to highly motivated students who seek to combine pharmacy
education with public health and its administration, public health law, environmental health, health literacy
and urban service. After completing the first two years of study in the School of Pharmacy, students enroll in
the MPH Program for the third year, and then return to the School of Pharmacy for the last two years of the
Pharm.D. Program, which would consist of both pharmacy and public health courses. Students must meet the
admission requirements of both programs and apply to the MPH Program in the spring semester of the P2
year as they complete the B.S. in Pharmacy Studies. Both the Pharm.D. and the MPH will be conferred
simultaneously after the program requirements have been successfully met.
School of Pharmacy Study Abroad Course
A study abroad course on Traditional Chinese Medicine is typically offered in May. This is a program
designed to provide students with the opportunity to study Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China.
This program will provide students with a basic understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. It will include
the history of TCM, the philosophy behind TCM and an overview of the resources (including sources,
chemistry, analysis, and formulation into medicine.) The program will include formal lectures, discussions
and field trips. Field trips may include field collection of medicinal plants, as well as visits to TCM
manufacturers and TCM departments of hospitals. Students will also take 28 hours of basic Mandarin; several
cultural activities are planned as well.
This experience is designed as a 6 credit course (2 credits of the language and 4 credits for the TCM course).
Students must be at minimum a junior in college; be a major in Pharmacy or another science and have a
minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Calculator Policy
Students are required to use the School of Pharmacy calculators during exams that require them. Although
these calculators cannot be checked out by students, students may familiarize themselves with the calculators
in the Office of the Associate Dean prior to the exam.
The calculators used are Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS.
Copier Use
Students may not use School or Departmental copiers for copying personal items or academic material (e.g.
class notes, reading assignments, lab reports, etc). Copiers are available in the library for this use on a
fee/page basis.
Copies for student organizations may be requested through the Associate Dean’s office.
Policy on Recording Lectures
Students must ask permission from the instructor or teaching assistant to record (audio or video) lectures for
either personal use and/or distribution to other members of the class. Failure to receive permission
constitutes a violation of the University Student Conduct Code. “Academic misconduct includes, but is not
limited to, providing or receiving assistance in a manner not authorized by the instructor in the creation of
work to be submitted for academic evaluation (e.g., papers, projects, and examinations...)”. (Please see
Appendix A in the Student Conduct Code).
If an instructor grants permission, recordings can be provided only to members of the class and at
no charge.
Student Bulletin Boards
Students can find information on scholarships, internships, events, etc on the bulletin board on the 2nd floor
by the School of Pharmacy library. Information on careers and job postings can be found on the bulletin
board outside of the office of Dr. Jill Fitzgerald, Director Pharmacy Professional Development (PBB 327).
PSG maintains their own bulletin board near room 131 for postings of upcoming student events, meetings,
etc. Please contact Dr. Hubbard or the president of PSG for permission to hand out announcements.
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Grading Policy
Each course coordinator of any PHAR or PHRX course reserves the right to establish a course-specific
grading policy for earning a letter grade in that course. Faculty are NOT obligated to follow the traditional
rubric of 90-100 (A), 80-90 (B), 70-80 (C) etc.
At the beginning of every course, faculty should discuss the course content and goals as well as the grading
policy. If not, please ask.
D Policy
For any grade in a required pharmacy course that is less than a C
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1 occurrence: Probation and notification of and intervention by Associate
Dean. He/she would provide evaluation and follow up.
2 occurrences: Academic and Technical Standards Review Committee will meet with
the student to review circumstances; advise action to Associate Dean
3 occurrences: automatic dismissal recommended to Associate Dean
Missed Exams and Finals Policy
Semester Exams
Student may make a request to the instructor and Associate Dean to complete work or to make up exams
missed by absences due to extracurricular activities such as NCAA athletics, attendance at professional
meetings, and other activities in support of the scholarly/co-curricular development of the student and under
the aegis of a faculty member. It should be understood that such accommodations should not adversely
impact the learning objectives of the course. Other excused absences to be considered include illness/surgery
(with infirmary/doctor’s note), death in a family (provision of name), religious holidays, and/or military
service.
Students should make this request of the Associate Dean and instructor by email as early as possible prior to
the anticipated absence and take the initiative to make up missed work in a timely fashion and at the
convenience of the instructor. There is no guarantee that all requests will be granted.
All efforts will be made by the Associate Dean’s office to schedule only two exams per week during the
semester.
Final Exams
Final exams cannot be missed or made up. Should an extraordinary event occur (exam conflict, military
service) and a student needs to reschedule a final exam, it must be done through the Associate Dean’s office.
In the event that there is a conflict (same day, same time) between a final in a pharmacy course and a final in
a non-pharmacy course, the final in the pharmacy course needs to be rescheduled.
Snow Days and Class/Exams
Students should consult the University website for information on cancellation of classes. The School of
Pharmacy adheres to any such posting. Should an exam be cancelled due to cancellation of classes, faculty
will have the option to reschedule the exam for the next class meeting. Any changes in the content of an exam
due to cancellation of classes will be posted on the course HuskyCT site as soon as possible.
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Excused Absences for Students Attending
National/Regional Professional Meetings
In keeping with the University’s policy on excused absences for co-curricular activities and the
School’s commitment to fostering professional growth of our students by attending professional
meetings, a policy on excused absences was developed. An excused absence will be requested by the
Associate Dean on behalf of the student only for the days of the meeting and related travel days.
Other days missed will not be excused.
Process:
•
Requests should be made by e mail to the AD no later than 6 wks before the conference by an
organization representative (e.g. president). In turn, the AD will notify affected faculty.
•
An organization representative will meet with the AD to fill out travel approval form on behalf of
others traveling http://web.uconn.edu/travel/ta_help.php . Approval must be granted before travel plans can
be made. Students need travel approval even if they are funding the trip themselves or traveling in the
summer.
•
Only active members of a student organization will be excused. An active member is defined as a
student actively participating in a meeting (e.g. poster, presentation) or an active student member of an
organization as recommended by the organization president.
•
Students must be in academic good standing (2.5 or above PHRX GPA) to participate and to be
excused.
•
Students will be limited to two conferences per semester. Students may petition the AD for more.
Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students are required to maintain a 2.0 (C) average for their cumulative, term and required pharmacy courses
grade point average. Students can view their transcripts and GPA using Peoplesoft. If the student falls below
the average for any of these categories, they will be placed on academic probation. If they fall below this
average for any of these categories for two semesters, regardless of whether the semesters are consecutive,
they will be subject to dismissal by the Associate Dean. Students may also be dismissed for violation of the D
policy (see above).
Pharmacy students on probation may not hold office in any pharmacy-related professional organization,
fraternity, or sorority.
Pharmacy Library
The Pharmacy Library supports the information and research needs of the students, faculty and alumni of the
School of Pharmacy and related areas. The Pharmacy Library provides access to online and print collections
of books, journals and media related to research in our primary subject specialties.
Library services include reference assistance and library research instruction. General help with library use is
provided by student assistants at the service desk. The pharmacy librarian provides more specific reference
and research consultation. Formal library instruction sessions are provided upon request.
Access to various databases, electronic reserve materials, and relevant internet resources is available on the
Pharmacy Library and Hait Family Computer Laboratory public workstations. Databases include HOMER,
the University of Connecticut Libraries Electronic Catalog; PubMed; Micromedex; Stat! Ref Electronic
Medical Library; SciFinder Scholar, Chemical Abstracts; and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts.
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Assistance with information searching is available. If she is not immediately available in the Pharmacy
Library, contacting the librarian via e-mail for an appointment is suggested.
Groups of two to six may reserve the group study rooms in the Pharmacy Library for periods of two hours.
Contact the service desk for further information.
Printing and photocopying are available in the Pharmacy Library and the Hait Family Computer Classroom
by using the One Card/Husky Bucks system.
The Pharmacy Library is located on the second floor in room PBB 228.
Staff:
Sharon Giovenale, Pharmacy Librarian
Telephone: (860) 486-2218, Fax: (860) 486-4998
Email: [email protected]
Pharmacy Library Resource Web Page: http://www.lib.uconn.edu/online/research/bysubject/pharm.htm
Library Research Guide on Drug Information: http://www.lib.uconn.edu/using/finding/guides/Druginfo.pdf
Hours During the Academic Term:
 Monday - Thursday, 8:30 A.M. – 10 P.M.
 Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 P.M.
 Saturday, 10 AM - 5 P.M.
 Sunday, 1 - 9 P.M.
Evaluation of Teaching and Courses
Pharmacy professional program students participate in two evaluation programs during the academic year.
Both of these online evaluation programs are conducted by the Office of Instructional Research. They may
take place in or out of the classroom.

Student Evaluation of Faculty Teaching, scheduled at the conclusion of a series of lectures and at least
one posted exam.
Focus: Individual instructors
Reviewed By: Dean, Department Head and instructor(s)

Student Evaluation of Courses, scheduled at the conclusion of a specific course in a semester.
Focus: Specific course component
Reviewed By: Dean, course coordinator, faculty of course, Assessment Committee and Curriculum
Committee
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Background Checks and FERPA
Criminal Background Checks
The School of Pharmacy will conduct criminal background checks on all accepted applicants. The results are
not used in admission, but rather to provide information on student eligibility to participate in certain
experiential sites and/ or to obtain future licensure.
If required by clinical rotation sites, students are responsible for payment of these criminal
background checks.
Student Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
1. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to
their education records. They are: The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45
days of the day the University receives a request for access.
Students should submit to the Office of the Registrar written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to
inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where
the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Office of the Registrar, the Registrar
shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are
inaccurate or misleading.
Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should
write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want
changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. FERPA was not intended to provide a process to be
used to question substantive judgments, which are correctly recorded. The rights of challenge are not
intended to allow students to contest, for example, a grade in a course because they felt a higher grade should
have been assigned. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the
University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be
provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's
education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative,
supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and
health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor,
collection agent, official of the National Student Clearinghouse, or the University of Connecticut Cooperative
Corporation); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such
as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A
school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order
to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Some other exceptions or circumstances when the University may disclose education records include:
1. to comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena;
2. to appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency;
3. to officials of another school, upon request, in which a student seeks or intends to enroll;
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4. in connection with a student’s request for or receipt of financial aid, as necessary to
determine the eligibility, amount, or conditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms
and conditions of the aid;
5. to certain officials of the U.S. Department of Education, the Comptroller General, to state
and local educational authorities, in connection with certain state or federally supported
education programs;
6. to accrediting organizations to carry out their functions;
7. to organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the University;
8. the results of an institutional disciplinary proceeding against the alleged of a crime of
violence may be released to the alleged victim of that crime with respect to that crime.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the
University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers
FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC, 20202-4605.
5. The University may disclose Directory Information without a student's prior written consent. The
University designates the following as Directory Information: The student's name, University-assigned
identifiers (PeopleSoft Number and NetID); date of birth; addresses; telephone number; school or college;
major field of study; degree sought; expected date of completion of degree requirements and graduation;
degrees, honors, and awards received; dates of attendance; full or part time enrollment status; the previous
educational agency or institution attended; class rosters; participation in officially recognized activities and
sports; weight and height of athletic team members and other similar information. Except as noted in point #3
above, the roster for a class will not be released, except to students enrolled that class.
6. Students may restrict the release of Directory Information, except to school officials with legitimate
educational interests and others as indicated in point #3 above. To do so, a student must make the request in
writing to the Office of the Registrar, Wilbur Cross Building, Unit 4077G, Storrs, CT 06269-4077. Once
filed, this request becomes a permanent part of the student's record until the student instructs the University,
in writing, to have the request removed.
For purposes of compliance with FERPA, the University considers all students independent. Additional
resources for information regarding FERPA link to University of Connecticut Office of the Registrar FERPA
page:
http://www.registrar.uconn.edu/ferpa.html
U.S. Department of Education Family Policy Compliance Office home page:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/index.html
Questions regarding FERPA can be directed to the University Registrar, Lauren Digrazia.
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Professional Student Programs
P1 Professionalism Ceremony
The P1 class under the guidance of Dr. Phil Hritcko will hold their Professionalism Ceremony during the first
semester of their P1 year. At that ceremony, students will pledge to uphold the oath of professional behavior
- an oath they compose. Parents are invited to this ceremony.
P2 Pinning Ceremony
The P2 class will receive School of Pharmacy pins during a special ceremony in the fall semester of their P2
year. Each pin is presented on a card with a phrase emphasizing professionalism, leadership, success,
character, etc. The pin is to be worn on the graduation robe at the B.S. graduation ceremony.
B.S. in Pharmacy Studies Graduation
Students will receive their B.S. degree in Pharmacy Studies at a SOP commencement ceremony. Students and
their families are invited.
P3 White Coat Ceremony
The School holds its annual White Coat Ceremony for P3 students in the fall semester in preparation for the
Patient Assessment course, the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory and APPEs. The purpose of this ceremony is to
recognize the P3 class transition into the clinical education phase of the professional program. The faculty
considers this program an important part of a pharmacy student’s professionalization and for this reason
conducts it as an all-school event, with all students and faculty in attendance. Students will receive a white
pharmacy coat and name badge to be used that semester in pharmacy practice laboratory and in clinical
assessment as well as during their rotations in the fourth year.
P4 Awards Dinner and Commencement
P4 students and their families are invited to an Awards Dinner the night before Commencement. Awards and
Prizes to members of the class will be presented. Commencement and Hooding Ceremony will be conducted
the next day. Invitations to these events are sent out approximately 1 month before the event with a deadline
to confirm attendance 2 weeks later. Seats are limited in number.
Professional Conduct
Cell Phone Use - The School of Pharmacy is committed to providing an environment that is conducive to
learning and study. When you are in class, the library, or in study group rooms, we ask that you turn off your
cell phone ringer. Cell phones should never be used in class or in the library. Lobby areas may be used to
make brief phone calls. If you need to have an extended phone conversation, please go to the elevator
lobbies. If you wish to report cell phone misuse or disturbances, please contact the Associate Dean.
Conduct in the Classroom – Students should be considerate of others in the class as well as of teaching
faculty and graduate assistants. There should be no talking to one another in class. Coming to class late is
unacceptable. Should an emergency necessitate late arrival, students should sit in the back of the classroom.
Email Etiquette
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Remember that email you send is a permanent record. Don’t email anything you wouldn’t want
released to others.
Don’t email in anger. Take some time to cool off and review your message again before sending it.
Use descriptive subject headings to make your message clear.
Good grammar and accurate spelling will always make a good impression. AVOID ALL CAPS
If your email begins to become lengthy, it might indicate a need for a meeting.
If your message is urgent, consider phone and voice mail as well.
Check your email at least twice a day and respond in a timely fashion when requested.
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Dress Code – Students attending the School of Pharmacy shall be suitably attired. In a
professional pharmacy practice setting, the following dress code will apply: white lab coat,
males wear button down shirt and ties, appropriate professional attire and neatness of
appearance. Unacceptable attire includes: blue jeans or overalls, tennis shoes, sorority or
fraternity jerseys, T shirts, halter tops, shorts, hats, bare feet. Above all, students must adhere to
site specific dress codes.
Attendance Policy – The education programs at the UCONN School of Pharmacy have been
developed by the faculty and staff to provide students with the information and experiences
necessary to become practicing pharmacy professionals. It is expected that students attend the
various educational opportunities provided for them as a part of the curriculum. Individual
faculty may consider attendance mandatory for certain education experiences. Students will be
informed, in writing, where policy requires class attendance.
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Policy on Academic Integrity
Preamble
The extraordinary trust the public places in pharmacists has been earned through adherence to the highest
standards of ethics and honesty for many years. Students are expected to uphold these standards during their
academic (pre-pharmacy and pharmacy) careers. Policies and procedures as outlined below state minimal
standards of behavior and are in accordance with the student conduct code published by the University Dean
of Student’s Office (Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code).
When a student enrolls in the University and in the School of Pharmacy, the student will assume the
obligation to observe standards of conduct, which are appropriate to the pursuit of academic goals. Stated in
general terms, the student has the obligation to:
1. Maintain high standards of academic and professional honesty and integrity;
2. Respect the rights, privileges and property of other members of the academic community and visitors to the
campus, refraining from actions which interfere with the University functions or endanger the health, safety
or welfare of other persons;
3. Comply with the rules and regulations of the University and its schools, colleges and departments.
Procedures in the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy relating to academic misconduct are in
accordance with those published by the Dean of Students’ Office at the University of Connecticut (please see
Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code). Students are expected to meet all course
requirements ethically and responsibly. A student who in any manner engages or assists in any form of
academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, theft or forgery, whether
in an examination or other course obligation, is guilty of academic misconduct and shall be subject to
discipline. Other conduct (e.g. driving under the influence, physical/sexual assault, sales and distribution of
illegal substances, possession of firearms and malicious destruction of property) that has a direct adverse
impact on the School or its members regardless of its place of occurrence may also be addressed by the
School’s/University’s judicial system.
Instructors shall make clear at the beginning of each course any specific rules for the preparation of
classroom assignments, collateral reading, notebooks, or other outside work, in order that students may not,
through ignorance, subject themselves to the charge of academic misconduct.
Student Misconduct in Academic Studies
Breaches of appropriate student conduct can generally be categorized as cheating, plagiarism, the
unauthorized possession of exams, papers or other class materials that have not been formally released by the
instructor, disruptive behavior, or other conduct failing to meet acceptable standards. The following examples
of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
Cheating may be defined as using unauthorized materials or giving or receiving unauthorized assistance
during an examination or other academic exercise. Examples of cheating may include, but are not limited to:
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copying the work of another student during an examination or other academic exercise, or permitting
another student to copy one’s work
giving or receiving information during an examination
completing an academic exercise (such as taking an examination or writing a paper) for another student
or allowing another student to complete one’s assigned academic exercise
possessing unauthorized notes, study sheets or other materials during an examination or other academic
exercise
collaborating with another student during an academic exercise without the instructor’s consent
falsifying the results of an academic or research exercise
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asking or receiving questions or answers to an examination from a student who has taken the same exam
you are about to take
using electronic devices to store or receive answers, notes or other material that unfairly provide help on
quizzes or examinations.
Plagiarism may be defined as the use of another’s words or ideas without acknowledgment. Examples of
plagiarism may include, but are not limited to:
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failing to use quotation marks when quoting from a source
failing to document distinctive ideas from a source
fabricating or inventing sources
Unauthorized Possession or Disposition of Academic Materials may include
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selling or purchasing examinations or other academic work
taking another student’s academic work without permission
possessing examinations or other assignments not formally released by the instructor
submitting the same paper for two different classes without specific authorization
sabotage of experiments or other class related work
falsifying documents, reports or records of any kind or providing false information to University
personnel
Disruptive Behavior may include:
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interfering with a student’s right to hear an instructor or speaker
interfering with a student’s right or ability to complete an academic exercise in an appropriately
conducive environment
physical assault, sexual assault, abuse or harassment of a member of or visitor to the academic
community
creating an impediment to the conduct of academic business
conduct that endangers health or safety of any person
disrespectful behavior
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violation of the standards of professional conduct in the classroom or at experiential sites (e.g. violation
of patient confidentiality)
any attempt to influence improperly through bribery or threats any patient or any member of the
University community
altering graded work and submitting it for reevaluation
hazing
theft of property or services (to include University, personal, or public property)
violation of regulations or ethical codes for the treatment of human and animal subjects or otherwise
acting dishonestly in research
intentional false accusation of academic misconduct by another student
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Observation of Academic Misconduct by Students
Any student who observes academic misconduct before, during, or after an examination or in any of
the requirements established by the instructor for a given course is obliged to take personal
responsibility for the situation by immediately reporting the matter to the instructor or teaching
assistant.
Procedure and Outcomes of Academic Misconduct
Any faculty member who observes or receives notice of alleged academic misconduct is required to take
appropriate steps. Faculty members shall gather the relevant information and meet with or inform the student
within fifteen (15) days of the incident to discuss/review what appears to be a breach of academic conduct. At
this meeting, the complaint should be presented to the student in writing; the student has ten (15) days to
respond. Written notification should include date, course and place of misconduct, evidence, academic
consequence, and process and dates for contesting allegation. The Associate Dean may attend this meeting if
requested. Depending upon the nature of the allegation, the student may be required to appear in front of the
School’s Academic and Technical Standards Committee.
Possible consequences for the allegation could include:
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Admonition: an oral statement that the accused’s present actions constitute academic misconduct.
Censure: a written reprimand for actions, which constitute academic misconduct.
Grade Reduction for particular work: the grade for the course work in question may be reduced to a grade
of no points if deemed appropriate by the faculty member.
Grade Reduction for Course: the course grade may be reduced to a failing (F) grade if deemed
appropriate by the faculty member.
Suspension from course: the student may be suspended from the course if deemed appropriate by the
faculty member. If a student exhibits disorderly or disruptive behavior, the faculty member has the right
to exclude a student from that class session.
Expulsion from the Course: a student may be permanently removed from the course.
Expulsion from the School: a student may be permanently removed from the School.
If the plea is "not responsible," the accused student may request within fifteen (15) days of receipt of written
materials, a judicial hearing through Community Standards. A hearing will be conducted as soon as possible
after the accused has been presented with the allegation and supporting documentation. If no hearing is
requested, the Instructor’s determination shall become final and the discipline shall be imposed as above.
If a hearing body is convened, all procedural steps will be conducted as outlined in Part III of the
Responsibilities of Community Life: the Student Code. The Hearing Body will determine if the student is
responsible or not, but may not alter the sanctions recommended by the instructor if the student is found
responsible.
If the student is found responsible for the allegation, copies of all written material will be placed in the
student’s permanent record. If the student is found not responsbile, the instructor must reevaluate the students
grade and all written material pertaining to the allegation will be destroyed.
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Rx Portfolios & Outcomes
Rx Outcomes is a software supported website entitled “Rx Outcomes: Outcomes Assessment &
Management” (http://www.rxoutcome.com/index.php). This website is an interface between professional
students and faculty, preceptors, employers and others. The software allows the School to 1) map the
curricular competencies to each course, 2) provide the setting for faculty, preceptors, and students to evaluate
a student's progress towards achieving these competencies, 3) provide preceptors with the ability to see how
a student who is coming to their site is doing (through self-, faculty-, and preceptor- assessments), along with
showing documents that the students has developed, and 4) help the student create their individual electronic
portfolios.
Pharmacy Scholarships
Electronic applications for pharmacy scholarships are open in April and due in the Associate Dean’s office
by the last day of class. These scholarships range from $200 to $5,000 and are awarded by then beginning of
the fall semester to be applied to the fall fee bill. The approximate total of scholarships distributed in the past
is approximately $140,000. The Scholarship Committee, chaired by the Associate Dean, determines the
recipients for each award, based on the criteria set by the sponsors and the information submitted in the
scholarship applications. A scholarship reception is held each fall. The amounts of the individual scholarships
are kept private as they are considered a form of financial aid.
All scholarships are considered by the University to be an aspect of student financial aid. The Pharmacy
Scholarship Committee is required to process these awards through the University Scholarship Section in the
University Financial Aid Office. The award information is conveyed to the Financial Aid Office through the
Scholarship Disbursement form.
All recipients will have their scholarship awards applied toward their fall fee bills. All recipients are required
to be pre-registered for the fall semester and in good academic standing. Students not in good academic
standing will not be considered for a pharmacy scholarship. Scholarship recipients will receive biographical
sketches relating to their specific awards if applicable to their awards.
The Scholarship Committee requires all pharmacy scholarship recipients to send a brief thank-you note to the
scholarship sponsors. The names and addresses of identified sponsors will be furnished to scholarship
recipients through the Office of the Associate Dean. Specific instructions also will be given to those students
for whom there is an identified sponsor/donor. In some instances, no sponsor is identified; therefore, a note is
not required.
Scholarship recipients are also required to attend the Annual Scholarship Reception (held in the fall), the
official scholarship presentation event. Sponsors and donors are invited to present their scholarship to the
recipient(s) and to participate in a photo session with recipients.
Financial Aid
Students are advised to go to http://financialaid.uconn.edu/Main_Page as the resource for financial aid. This
office will provide resources for obtaining loans/awards/scholarships outside the School of Pharmacy from
federal, state and private resources. It is also recommended that you go to www.aacp.org for information on
pharmacy specific loans and scholarships.
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Pharmacy Awards and Prizes
A listing and descriptions of pharmacy awards and prizes and pharmacy scholarships are available. Only
graduating P4 students are eligible for these awards. All awards and prizes are processed through the
University Student Financial Aid Office.
Nominations for awards come from the faculty with consideration primarily for academic achievement.
These awards are presented at the Awards Dinner Ceremony.
Chair:
Brian Aneskievich, Ph.D.
Honors and Research Programs
The pharmacy research program is an enrichment opportunity for students who wish to explore a challenging
educational experience outside of the traditional pharmacy curriculum. The goals of the program are to foster
independent thinking and student-faculty interactions, and to clarify potential career options.
The program offers you the opportunity to develop unique abilities and leadership skills that you will apply in
future employment and post-graduate settings. Part of the value of the program is also the intellectual growth
you will experience during your participation in a research project that explores topics beyond the limited
exposure available in the traditional curriculum. Your participation in a research project will allow you to
gain a greater awareness of a particular field and will help you integrate knowledge gained from course work.
You will also have the opportunity to present the results of your work in different settings within the school
(e.g., group research meetings, seminars, Pharmacy Research Seminar, and the annual University of
Connecticut Pharmacy Research Symposium), at the annual University of Connecticut Frontiers in
Undergraduate Research program and at regional professional meetings.
Any pharmacy student with a GPA above 2.8 is eligible to participate in an Independent Study Research
Project. You are not expected to come up with your own research idea. A research mentor will help direct and
guide you until you feel comfortable with the project that the two of you have selected.
Once you have begun your research, you may apply to go on to join the Honors Program, Degree with
Distinction Program and/or the University Scholars Program.
Dr. Brian Aneskievich is the advisor for pharmacy honors students.
Please go to the School of Pharmacy website: www.pharmacy.uconn.edu and select information on
Honors and Undergraduate Research.
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Research Grant Competition for Pharm.D. Students
Each year the School of Pharmacy sponsors a grant competition to fund the research of Pharm.D. students
who have partnered with faculty in a research project. Two grants are awarded in each of both semesters and
supported by the K.A. Nieforth Pharmacy Student Research Award. Each grant consists of $1,000 to be used
for research supplies and/or stipend for the PharmD student.
Applications will be requested by and submitted electronically to the Associate Dean’s office by December 1
for research conducted between January 1 and August 30, or submitted by April 1 for research conducted
between May 1 and December 31. The Honors & Undergraduate Research Committee will evaluate the
applications.
The Fall and Spring awards will be awarded to two different student groups.
The Fall deadline is for “veteran” students (in the laboratory for a year or more) who have
already made substantial research progress and can submit a proposal which can withstand
the rigors of a research-based review.
The second (Spring deadline) is for students just beginning a research experience (less than a
year), who should be encouraged to think critically about the research project but who don’t
have the same level of experience and sophistication.
Applications should be written by the student and follow the format below:
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a cover page containing student information, partnered faculty, and proposal title;
a section on the project’s importance to be clearly understood by a non-specialist, and the significance
with respect to the pharmacy field;
scope of work and contribution to the laboratory;
a statement from the student describing how they see their research fitting into their overall goals and
why this project is especially interesting to them;
animal and/or human assurance number.
The scope should include a brief description of the research and how it will contribute to the overall work of
the laboratory or new hypothesis being pursued. The application should be a total of 3-4 pages (excluding
cover page). Involved faculty are required to sign to assure proper supervision and fulfillment of appropriate
chemical safety and animal training where warranted.
Faculty sponsors should be reminded that the proposal should be the work of the student. Faculty are
expected to only supply advice, support and guidance.
P1-4 students with a minimum pharmacy coursework GPA of 2.5 may apply.
Funds not used by the end of the award period will be returned to support future student research projects.
There is a limit of one grant per individual student per academic year. Previous awardees may re-apply after
the expiration of their award. Students performing research with the same faculty mentor can apply.
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Student Representation on School Committees
Undergraduate students are appointed to serve on school committees. If you are interested in being
considered to serve on one of the committees listed below, please complete the Application for Student
Representative included in this handbook and return it to the Office of the Associate Dean.
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Professionalism Committee
Curriculum Committee
Diversity Committee
Assessment Committee
Information/Technology & Library Committee
Pharmacy Alumni Association
Professionalism Committee - This committee is charged with developing and implementing
programs to foster professionalism in the Pharmacy professional program. The committee is
composed of faculty, staff, alumni and students from each of the professional year classes; it
generally meets once a month. The representative must maintain good academic standing to remain
on the committee; otherwise, an alternate must be designated.
Curriculum Committee - This committee consists of faculty members and student representatives from each
of the professional year classes. Student members participate in discussion of curricular matters and vote
collectively for their classes. Each class representative is required to maintain communication with their
respective classes and to periodically inform and receive feedback from their class on curricular matters.
Discretion is required and representatives are to act accordingly. The Curriculum Committee meets once
monthly with additional meetings as required. Class schedules and teaching schedules are taken into account
when scheduling meetings. Representation on the Curriculum Committee is by selection through the Office
of the Associate Dean. Please indicate on the application if you are interested in being considered. Generally,
the term of office is from the date of selection until graduation. The representative must maintain good
academic standing to remain on the committee; otherwise, an alternate must be designated.
Diversity Committee - One student from each class is selected to serve on this committee composed of
students, staff and faculty members with the charge of enhancing diversity in the professional pharmacy
program.
Assessment Committee - This committee consists of faculty and staff members and a student representative
to discuss methods, analysis and results of a wide variety of assessment measures. Activities assessed within
the School of Pharmacy include advising, curriculum, experiential rotations, student services, employment
opportunities, teaching and courses. This committee meets once a month. The representative must maintain
good academic standing to remain on the committee; otherwise, an alternate must be designated.
Information/Technology & Library Committee - This committee consists of faculty and staff members
and a student representative to discuss current policies regarding laptop use, personal response devices
(clickers), smart boards, etc., as well as policies regarding library use, resources and accessibility. The
committee meets once a month. The representative must maintain good academic standing to remain on the
committee; otherwise, an alternate must be designated.
Pharmacy Alumni Association - Representation on the Pharmacy Alumni Association Board of Directors is
by selection through the Office of the Dean. Please indicate on the application if you are interested in being
considered for this assignment.
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Student Complaints Policy
Re: ACPE Standards
ACPE has an obligation to assure itself that any institution which seeks or holds a pre-accreditation or
accreditation status for its professional program(s) conducts its affairs with honesty and frankness.
Complaints from other institutions, students, faculty, or the public against the School of Pharmacy at the
University of Connecticut, including tuition and fee policies, and as related to ACPE standards, policies or
procedures, shall be placed in writing in detail by the complainant and submitted to the ACPE office at the
following email addresses:
[email protected] (regarding a professional degree program)
[email protected] (regarding a continuing education provider)
Additional detail of the ACPE policy can be found at http://www.acpe-accredit.org/complaints/default.asp
Re: School of Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
Student complaints of policies, procedures and standards shall be submitted in writing (signed and dated) to
the Office of the Associate Dean for response. Requests for confidentiality shall be respected to the extent
any such information is not necessary for the resolution of the complaint; anonymous complaints will not be
considered. To submit a complaint, the student should follow the procedure detailed below.
Procedure for Didactic Classes/Labs
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The student should write a letter detailing the complaint to the teaching assistant, professor or course
coordinator depending on the nature of the concern. The letter must include local and permanent
address information, contact information, a detailed account of the complaint and resolution or relief
being sought. The Professor will respond in then (10) business days.
If the complaint cannot be resolved at this level, it should be submitted to the Associate Dean in the
School of Pharmacy in a written letter as described above.
If the Associate Dean is unable to resolve the issue, he/she will form an ad hoc committee of three
faculty members, at least one member from each department (i.e. Pharmacy Practice and
Pharmaceutical Sciences), and ask the committee to review the complaint and make a
recommendation.
The student will receive a written response within thirty (30) days.
If the student wishes to appeal the decision, he/she may appeal to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy
within ten (10) business days.
The Dean makes a decision and informs the student within ten (10) business days.
The Decision of the Dean is final.
If there is a conflict of interest between either the Associate Dean or Dean and the student’s complaint,
then resolution of the decision will be made by the University Dean of Student’s Office.
The original written complaint and written response to the student and, if applicable, the letter of
appeal and written decision of the Dean shall be kept on file in the Office of the Associate Dean. A
photocopy will also be placed in the file of the student.
Procedure for Experiential Education
For complaints pertaining to experiential education (IPPE or APPE), students should refer to the OEE
Professional Experience Manual in Rxpreceptor (Document Library tab).
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Student Organizations
Mailboxes are located in PBB 348 of the PBB Building. The student conference room with group lockers,
desks and computers is located in PBB 349.
Pharmacy Student Government
PSG consists of four representatives from each class and up to two representatives from each pharmacy
student organization recognized by the Office of the Associate Dean. The goal of PSG is to enhance
communication between students, faculty, administration, the University, and other schools with healthrelated interests. PSG lobbies for the interests of the students, and organizes activities which are social,
professional, and philanthropic in nature. Some of these activities include the annual holiday luncheon, the
fall Student Formal, P1 orientation, Back to School Picnic, walk/run Race for the Malaney Scholarship.
Faculty Advisor
Andrea Hubbard, Ph.D.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Publicist
Kerry Horan
Robert Guarino
Lauren Crespo
Taylor Harkness
Justin Worth
Class of 2015 representatives
Christina Palazzo
Nicole Dale
Carrie Margeson
Robert Brunault
Class of 2016 representatives
Hania Zaman
Heather Jones
Sarah Sapia
Kelsey Hutchinson
Class of 2017 representatives:
Allison Cui
Jared Mangano
Jordon DeAngelis
Megan Mitchell
Class of 2018 representatives:
Four students who are elected by their class during the first week of classes. Please watch for
e mail announcing process.
Member at Large
Any interested pharmacy student
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Pharmacy Student Professional Organizations
ASCP, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
ASCP is the international professional association that provides leadership, education, advocacy and
resources to advance the practice of consultant and senior care pharmacy.
Faculty Advisor:
Sean Jeffery, Pharm.D.
President:
President Elect:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Historian:
PSG Representative:
Andrew Barna
Amanda Mertz
Heather Jones
Alyssa Weers
Alexa Sanna
Matt Merola
Robert Ambrose
APhA/ASP – American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Students of Pharmacy
APhA-ASP is the largest organization for pharmacy students in the USA. More than 28,000 student
pharmacists from all the schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide are members of APhA. APhA-ASP
plays a key role in helping students navigate through pharmacy school, explore careers in pharmacy, and
connect with others in the profession.
Faculty Advisor:
Jose Manautou, Ph.D.
President:
Tina Do
President Elect:
Jordan DeAngelis
Co- Vice Presidents of Patient Care Projects:
Stacie Noreika and Vincent Do
Financial VP:
Maya Chang
Communications VP/ Operation Self-Care Chair: Vincent Do
Membership VP/ Operation Diabetes Chair:
Albert Zichichi
Policy VP/ Operation Heart Chair:
Elliott Bosco
International VP/ HIV/AIDS Awareness:
Jinjoo Kang
Secretary / GenerationRx:
Adam Krakowiak
State Association Liaison:
Tom Walczyk
Professional Development VP:
Shubham Prasad
ASHP, American Society of Health System Pharmacists
CSHP is a professional organization that is preparing Pharmacy students to make a difference in tomorrow’s
health systems.
Faculty Advisor:
Jennifer Girotto, Pharm.D.
President:
Vice-President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Outreach Officer:
Historian:
Amanda Savath
Michael Davis
Chelsea Welsh
Elena Ko
Elizabeth Tencza
Vivian Du
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CPNP, College of Psychiatric & Neurologic Pharmacists (student chapter)
The mission of CPNP is to promote excellence in pharmacy practice, education and research to
optimize treatment outcomes of individuals affected by psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
Faculty Advisors:
Megan Ehret, PharmD & Charles Caley, PharmD
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Historian:
Brandon Bair
Katelyn Boel
Samantha Steiger
Youjung Ko
Vivian Du
DIA, Drug Information Association
DIA is a global, nonprofit organization made up of over 18,000 members from many
different backgrounds. This organization serves to provide resources for the drug/medical
product development field with the overall goal of improving global public health. This
UConn student chapter will contribute to that initiative as well as serve to raise student
awareness of career opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry and medical product
development field. Student members will be able to collaborate with a network of
professionals and students to foster medical innovation and exchange information to help
improve public health
Faculty Advisor:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Event Coordinator
Andrew Weimer, Ph.D.; Bijan Bandani, PharmD.
Anastasia Shmukler
Christopher Jensen
Daniel Brush
Erik LaChance
Shubham Prasad
NAMI, National Alliance for Mental Illness
The mission of NAMI (The National Alliance of Mental Illness) on Campus is to raise
mental health awareness and reduce stigma. The club is open to all students, whether they
live with a mental health condition, have a family member or friend living with it, or just
have an interest in mental health. Our goal is to come together to create a positive and
supportive school environment for students living with mental illness.
Faculty Advisor
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Megan Ehret, PharmD
Samantha Calogero
Nick Rabias
Lainey Zimnoski
Jackie Romaine
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NCPA, National Community Pharmacists Association
NCPA represents the pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of more than 24,000 independent
community pharmacies across the United States. The nation's independent pharmacies, independent
pharmacy franchises, and independent chains dispense nearly half of the nation's retail prescription
medicines. NCPA Student Chapter will focus our contributions to the School of Pharmacy through
entrepreneurial pharmacy by promoting independent pharmacy. This organization is designed to expose
students to community pharmacy management and ownership. In addition, NCPA would like our members to
be involved in politics and legislation. We hope to fit your level of interest through enrichment experiences
like business plan competitions, community service events, and fund-raising events. Feel free to join us and
find out what we are all about!
Advisor:
Peter Tyczkowski, R.Ph., M.B.A.
Chief Organization Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Secretary
Event Coordinator (VP)
Historian
Derek Gyllenhammer
Nibal Fadhil
Asa Tsoi
John Aurora
Diana VI
SNPhA, Student National Pharmaceutical Association
SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and
healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related
professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the
improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community.
Faculty Advisor:
Devra Dang, Pharm.D.
President:
Vice-President:
CFO:
Secretary:
Co-Initiative Chairs:
Social Chair:
Historian:
Public Relations:
Sarah Kessler
Lauren Sullivan
Amanda Giannetta
Myroslava Sharabun
Alexandra Cambra and Nicholas Rabias
Veronica Lee
Prathibha Dhakshinamurthy
Christine Long
SPPAG, Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group
The purpose of the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group at the University of Connecticut is to
promote optimal medication therapy to the pediatric patients. PPAG-UConn meetings are at least
monthly during the academic year and are open to all members and officers. Any student enrolled in
the school of pharmacy is eligible to become a member. PPAG-UConn offers students an
opportunity to network with practicing pediatric pharmacists who provide knowledge about career
opportunities, opportunities for pediatric pharmacy outreach in the local surrounding communities,
social events, and fund-raising to assist in funding active student members to participate in national
PPAG meetings.
Faculty Advisor:
Jennifer Girotto, Pharm.D.
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Event Coordinator:
Kimete Kodra
Thomas Levay
Kaitlyn Dana
Kaylyn Silva
Chelsea Welsh
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Pharmacy Professional Fraternities
Alpha Zeta Omega Pharmaceutical Fraternity
AZO is a co-ed national pharmaceutical fraternity that promotes the profession of pharmacy while
incorporating character, scholarship, fellowship, peace, friendship, and brotherly love.
Faculty Advisor:
President:
VP:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Bellarum:
Pledge Master:
William Baker, PharmD
Brody McConnell
Elizabeth Tencza
Vivian Du
Minna Lee
Julia Thayer
Nicole Cammarota
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
Kappa Psi is a primarily all-male pharmaceutical fraternity that is dedicated to the furthering of education and
social responsibility among the brotherhood.
Faculty Advisor:
Craig Coleman, Pharm.D.
Regent:
Regent Elect:
Vice Regent:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Historian:
Chaplain:
Sergeant at Arms:
Jared Mangano
Gregory Greenier
Philip Benoit
Daniel DeLena
Thompson Dang
Mariano Gagliardo
Francis Lerz
Emmanuel Omari
Lambda Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Lambda Kappa Sigma is an international professional pharmacy fraternity that is dedicated to promoting the
profession of pharmacy among women and to creating a center for enjoyment, friendship, and culture.
Faculty Advisor:
Fraternity Advisor:
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer: Kelsey
Recording Secretary:
Corresponding Secretary:
Pharmacy Student
Government Representative:
Chaplin:
Historian:
Membership Educator:
Membership Educator:
Robin H. Bogner, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Jill Fitzgerald, Pharm.D.
Jennifer Thiele
Christine Kubus
Hutchinson
Kaylyn Silva
Kaitlyn Pouliot
Emily Bueti
Sydney Perry
Brittany Carlson
Molly Schiffer
Megan Mitchell
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Phi Delta Chi Fraternity
Phi Delta Chi is a co-ed professional fraternity of pharmacy that advances the sciences of pharmacy and
promotes a fraternal spirit among its members.
Faculty Advisor:
Gerald Gianutsos, Ph.D.
Worthy Chief Counselor (President):
Matthew Binns
Worthy Vice Counselor:
Paul Ahearn
Worthy Keeper of Records/Seals(Secretary): Belinda Sam
Worthy Keeper of Finance (Treasurer):
Sarah Sapia
Worthy Master At Arms:
Chelsea Bast
Worthy Inner Guard:
Kenneth Ramos
Worthy Prelate:
Megan Grunwald
Worthy Correspondent:
Jared Turnbull
Worthy Alumni Liaison:
John Awad
Pharmacy Student National Recognition Societies
Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society
Membership is made by application to student membership committee with election based on leadership
capabilities.
Faculty Advisor:
Lauren Schlesselman, Pharm.D.
President
Vice President
Historian
Treasurer
Secretary
Heather Kutzler
Brody McConnell
Alicia Rozkuszka
Robert Guarino
Tina Do
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society
New student members are selected for academic excellence after completion of two years in the professional
program.
Faculty Advisor:
Jeffrey Aeschlimann, Pharm.D.
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Historian:
PSG Representative:
Alyssa Boutin
Maya Chang
Heather Jones
Christine Kubus
Gabrielle Ruggiero
Ashley Kunnummel
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Future Pharmacy Leaders Program
In partnership with Joe Briody from the Office of Leadership Development and Wal Mart
Pharmacies, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), its president and faculty advisor, Dr. Schlesselman,
will coordinate the Future Pharmacy Leaders Program each Spring semester for P1 students.
Students will attend workshops (e.g. Ethical Decision Making, Developing a Personal
Leadership Plan, Leaving Your Legacy, Clinical Pharmacy & Leadership) and a health
related seminar to finish the program. Each participant will have a member of PLS as a
mentor and will meet once a week. Students can earn 1 independent study credit for
participation.
Rho Chi Tutoring Program
Rho Chi Honor Society and its members will coordinate a tutoring program for P1 and P2
students. They will be available on an “on-call” basis to meet in a study room in the library to
go over class notes, study for exams, etc.
SOP Yearbook: The Capsule
The SOP yearbook is published each year by PSG with a focus primarily on pharmacy
students in their P3 year. The yearbook is published on line through Josten’s; ads are sold to
offset the cost. It is available to students at a cost of $35 and to faculty at $45 and is sold in
the spring.
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Organizing an Event
1.
2.
To organize an event in the School of Pharmacy, please first contact the Associate Dean for
approval of the event and then contact Mina Boone ([email protected]) or Liz Anderson (
[email protected]) to schedule a classroom, conference room or student space
such as the 1st floor lobby or 4th floor atrium.
Please remember – no food or drinks are allowed in pharmacy classrooms or laboratories.
Tuition and Fees
2014-2015
Total for Academic Year
FIRST & SECOND Professional Year Costs
 Tuition & Fees (in-state resident)
 Tuition & Fees (non-resident)
 Tuition Fees (New England Regional)*
 Optional fees (e.g. housing, meal plan)
$12,700
$32,880
$20,092
$12,228
Total for Academic Year
THIRD & FOURTH Professional Year Costs
 Tuition & Fees (in-state resident)
 Tuition & Fees (non-resident)
 Tuition Fees (New England Regional)*
 Optional fees
$ 24,718
$ 50,056
$ 41,126
$ 12,228
New England Regional tuition is for residents of MA, NH, VT, ME.; Optional fees are for
room and board and vary depending on the meal plan.
Miscellaneous Costs Information
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Intern Application Fees. All students must have a Connecticut Intern Card, which is to be
presented to Dr. Hritcko, Director of Experiential Education.
Student Liability Insurance
Laboratory fees
Immunization certification fee
Health Screenings
Textbooks
Personal copying
Transportation to and from all experiential education sites.
The School is not responsible for housing near or transportation to assigned experiential
sites. You are responsible from your P1 through your P4 year for your transportation to
these assigned sites. This is a component of ACPE standards.
Licensure and Exam Fees (NAPLEX, MPJE)
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Student Lockers
Students will be assigned lockers during the first week of their P1 year. Students will be given their locker
number and combination and will retain the same locker over the next three years. Should a student misplace
the information on locker number or the combination, he/she should consult the Office of the Associate Dean.
Email Accounts
All University of Connecticut students are automatically assigned email accounts through the University.
You are responsible for regularly checking this account for messages. You may have your messages
forwarded from your University account to any other email address you may have established.
How do I obtain my email address? Directions for obtaining your email address are posted on the internet:
http://helpdesk.uconn.edu/mail/newmail.html
Initially your password will automatically default to your birthdate (MMDDYY). In order to activate your
email account you will need to change the default password. Instructions for changing your password and
then forwarding to your email to another address, if desired, are included on this website.
Parking Policy
The School of Pharmacy will not validate garage parking receipts for Pharm.D. students.
Lost and Found
The Pharmacy Library (PBB 228) serves as a Lost and Found for the School of Pharmacy. Any items left in
the Lost and Found after 90 days will be turned over to the Campus Police Department.
In addition to the Lost and Found at the School of Pharmacy, there are additional Lost and Found locations on
campus that you may contact to track down a lost item:
Babbidge Library
Locksmith
Parking Services
Police Department
Student Union
UConn Co-op
486-3099
486-2921
486-4930
486-4800
486-1140
486-1296
Student Lunch Room
A student lunch room on the first floor is available to all pharmacy students. It is the responsibility of the
students to keep it clean.
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Office of Pharmacy Professional Development
Dr. Jill Fitzgerald (PBB 327; 486-2130) is Director of Pharmacy Professional Development
and facilitates career counseling, job search skills and continuing education. She also
notifies students of job and intern opportunities. You will be enrolled in a HuskyCT site for
more information on careers, jobs, licensing. etc.
Some career preparation opportunities available in your P4 year include:
Residency/Fellowship Information Night – If you are interested in applying for a residency or
fellowship, please join us for an informal gathering to find out information from faculty,
former and current residents and fellows.
CV Review – Bring your draft CV to have our faculty review and make suggestions to make
it better and more appropriate for drawing attention to your individual strengths.
New England Pharmacist Convention – visit www.nepharmacists.org for more information.
Events include Interview Techniques, Successful Navigation through the Residency
Process and a showcase of residency programs.
Career Fair –Pharmacists and companies will be on hand in an “Exhibitor’s Theatre” format
for an informal information night designed to explore the many career opportunities
available to pharmacists. Residency Programs, Fellowship Program, Community
Pharmacies, Industry and many other companies will be in attendance to share their
opportunities. (All students invited)
Interview Day – The day begins with a panel presentation with former students and employer
groups who will discuss the job market and give tips as you begin your search for a job
or post-graduate education. The remainder of the day is spent interviewing with various
companies and residency or fellowship programs. Students must sign up in advance to
interview. The Director of Experiential Education coordinates interview appointments.
Mock Interview – Come and have the faculty discuss what they look for in a potential resident
or fellow; gain some experience answering the common questions you will be asked
during your interview.
MCPHS Residency Showcase – The Annual New England Regional Residency/Fellowship
showcase
Rutgers’s Fellowship Information Day – Piscataway, NJ. This is a must-attend event if you
are interested in the Rutgers Industry Fellowship Program.
Visit http://pharmafellows.rutgers.edu/applicants/fid.php for more information.
Preparation for Internships and Licensure
Intern Licenses
All incoming first professional year pharmacy students are required to have a valid Connecticut intern
license. Intern applications and forms are mailed to all P1 students prior to August 1st. The completed forms
are mailed to the Associate Dean for signature and seal, and then returned to students at the pharmacy
orientation. Students must then submit their intern application with payment to the Connecticut Commission
of Pharmacy.
For questions related to intern licensing in other states, please refer to the Boards of Pharmacy Roster at
http://www.nabp.net/. Licensure is the privilege of the state in which you intend to practice.
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The Office of the Associate Dean is available for general questions regarding application procedures.
Students who terminate their pharmacy professional studies (either by personal choice or by University
action) must surrender their Intern License to the Associate Dean, who will return it to the Connecticut
Commission of Pharmacy. Students who fall back a year may have their intern license extended upon
notification of the Associate Dean.
Preparation for Licensure
(http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1622&q=446726)
Graduating P4 students wishing to be licensed in CT must submit the application for licensure to the Office
of the Associate Dean for her signature and the School Seal. These applications are then mailed to the
Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy. Students may go to the NABP website (http://www.nabp.net/ ) and
register and pay for their exams. Upon graduation, the Commission is notified by Associate Dean Hubbard
that the student has graduated with 1740 intern hours and the Commission, in turn, notifies NAPLEX and
MJPE that the student may take these exams. NAPLEX will then contact the graduate and provide them with
information on testing. Typically, a pharmacy law review session is held at the School a couple weeks after
graduation.
The pass rate for the NAPLEX for students from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy is 99%
compared to a national passing rate of 97%. (http://www.nabp.net/)
The pass rate for the MPJE (Law) exam for students from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
is 96% compared to a national pass rate of 92%. (http://www.nabp.net/)
Licensure Requirements
State of Connecticut: 1500 hours required
You will earn 1740 hours in IPPE and APPE in Pharmacy School:
State of Connecticut
Department of Consumer Protection
Commission of Pharmacy
165 Capitol Avenue, Room 147
Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: Ms. Heather Hoynes
[email protected]
Other US States
Because requirements for licensure vary from state to state and over time, we
recommend you go to:
http://www.nabp.net/
and click Boards of Pharmacy – United States.
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Lunch and Learn
Lunch and Learn presentations are offered most Wednesdays from 12 – 1 during the
semester. Speakers from many different organizations (see table) will give a 45 minute
presentation in the 4th floor atrium to students. Students are provided lunch. If students
partake of the lunch, they must stay for the presentation. The tables below represent speakers
from 2013-2014.
Speakers
Research and Honors in Pharmacy
Target
CVS
Study Abroad
Rite Aid Pharmacies
Walgreens
PharmD/ MBA
Dr. Sean Jeffrey and ASCP
Study Abroad; Drs. Burgess and Wang
Networking and Linked In
Jake Nichols and AOD
Jeff Casberg and Managed Care
Spring Break
Stop and Shop Pharmacies
Urban Service Track
Pergola Scholarship Recipients and Diversity
Wal Mart Pharmacies and intern interviews
Hospital Pharmacy Career Panel
Pediatric Pharmacy Track
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