UIC Presentation
Transcript: Presentation by Kathleen Henschen Why UIC? What sets it apart? Where is it? How do I do it? Who can help me? Objectives Objectives My Objectives : Information for a prospective candidate 1 Vision Statement of the University 2 Two College Campuses 3 Program Offerings and Admission 4 Career Pathways and Research How to increase Higher Education Enrollment and Recruit Students Recruitment Strategies -Analyze Data (Where are the current students coming from?) -Be visible in the various communities (community colleges, high schools. local organizations, minority groups, career offices -Use Social Media - Virtual Information Fair - Experience Camps Vision and Commitment Chicago's largest and most diversed university. Vision Inclusive Environment 20% Underrepresented Minority 25% First Generation College Immigrants 30 Languages Represented Diversity in Education Diversity Matter s in Education https://youtu.be/Rcw09YMDHuU ONE COLLEGE TWO CAMPUSES UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES 2 Campuses ROCKFORD Rockford Home to the Rural Pharmacy (Rpharm) Concentraion 80 Miles Northwest of Chicago Small City Affordable Housing https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/city/illinois/rockford CHICAGO CAMPUS Chicago 2 miles west of Chicago business idstrict and in the heart of Ilinois Medical District. Opportunities and abundance of research facilities. University on campus and off campus housing. Home of the Urban Pharmacy UPharm concentraion. Pharmacy Programs Programs PharmD Doctor of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Factors for Admission Highest level of professional education in pharmacy, and has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as the sole entry-level degree for the profession. Coursework and Pre-requisites PCAS/GPA Curriculum Admission Process Rural (RPHARM Urban (UPHARM) Careers Graduate Programs Graduate Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Pharmaceutical and Drug Discovery, Pharmacognosy, Chemistry in Drug Discover, Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics and Forensics Master of Science Forensic Science Forensic Toxicology Joint Degrees/Dual Degrees Pharm D-MBA, PharmD-PhD PharmD-MS Health Informatics PharmD- MS Clinical and Translational Services PharmD- MPH Residencies and Fellowships Residencies and Fellowships PGY1/PGY2 Fellowship Specialties One-year program Rockford PGY 1 Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy PGY2 Specialities Benefits Application Process Policies and Duties For International Graduates Academic/Family Medicine Infectious Disease Health economics and outcomes research Critical Care and Infectious Disease Pharmacoptherapy Research and Clinical Opportunities Research Areas Offered Clinical Opportunities (IPPE) and APPE sites NEW PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science or BS/Pharm D Pathway Straight from High School BS in Pharmaceutical Science https://pharmacy.uic.edu/programs/bsps-program/bsps-requirements/ Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences BSBS 4 Year Pathway Employment in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical sectores Professional Programs MS/PHD Programs BSPS/PharmD 7 Year Pathway Will reduce both program completion by 1 year. GPPA Guaranteed https://uofi.app.box.com/v/Pharmacy-GPPA-2022 Pharmacist Licensure Pharmacy Residencies and Fellowships PhD Program Admissions and Paying for Education Admissions and Financing Education Timeline for Application Pre-requisites in Coursework for related programs, Exam Scores and GPA Information Universitty Recruiter/Admissions Contact Financial Aid 92% enrolled receive assistance Scholarships (Over $160,000 awarded to current students Financial Aid Representative to Answer Questions What jobs can I hold with a Pharmacy Degree? Career Pathways Career Industries with a Pharmacy Degree -Business -Government -Medical Institutions -Academia -Research and Development Demand Job Titles Wish List From a young pharmacist of what information a recruiter should impart. Information on Managed Care and Drug Development Regulatory and Government Information Faculty members in specific industries that can give personal narrative and share real experiences Organizations/clubs to participate in that will help in preparation to real world. Opportunities for conventions. training, outside the didactic curriculum. "When interviewing candidates, I cared more about the research they completed, the accoomplishments outside of work, the data analyzed or the drugs they studied over a 3.4 or a 3.6 GPA."