Congratulations on your acceptance and decision to attend the PharmD program at MCPHS. We’re excited that you’ll be joining us in the fall. Before the program begins there are some next steps you’ll need to take to get ready. On this page you will find important information and forms that you will need to begin your studies. We will continue to post program specific information here so please bookmark this page and visit it often.
Next steps for incoming PharmD students.
White coats and name tags will be ordered for each student by the department. The Fall 2020 White Coat Order Form will be available in the summer before enrollment.
Please contact Holly Baker at 508.373.5603 or holly.baker@mcphs.edu with questions.
The Accelerated PharmD Program uses ExamSoft (electronic testing software) in all classes and also administering the Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes Assessment (PCOA) exam. All students are required to bring a laptop or iPad meeting the minimum specifications below in order for you to be able to sit for your exams and also take the PCOA. Please note, be sure to view the 'Fall 2019 Minimum System Requirements' for your particular electronic device. For those of you using an electronic device running Windows, you must be running a version of Windows 10. The Examplify testing software will no longer function on devices running Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Each student will be required to purchase a Privacy Screen or Privacy Filter that fits on their PC, MAC or tablet.
PC Requirements
Mac Requirements
Ipad Requirements
The Office of Experiential Education will play an important role during your time here as we guide you through the rotation process during your P2 and P3 years. We’ve put together a brief presentation to introduce you to our office and to give you an overview of what to expect in your experiential rotations. In order to access the presentation, you will need to self-enroll in the Wor/Man Introduction to Experiential Education course on Blackboard. Download instructions on how to self enroll.
During the fall semester, all incoming pharmacy students enroll in Service and Care in the Community, a course based on an educational method in which the participants are involved in service work and active learning. This course is based on the conviction that providing service and care is critically important for anyone who aspires to become a member of a healthcare profession.
Students are required to provide two hours of service each week for ten weeks during the fall semester.
A description of available service learning sites will be available in the summer.
Please direct related questions to: Carrie Graham at 508.373.5613 or carrie.graham@mcphs.edu.
The Fall 2020 schedule will be available in the summer.