Pharm. D. - LECOM School of Pharmacy (2+3)
Curriculum - Pharm.D. LECOM School of Pharmacy
(2+3)
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of
Pharmacy and Slippery Rock University (SRU) are committed to the
training of future pharmacy practitioners. Slippery Rock University
and LECOM School of Pharmacy offer an accelerated, five-year Doctor
of Pharmacy program. Under this joint agreement students will
successfully complete the two-year undergraduate program in
pre-pharmacy at SRU and then matriculate into LECOM School of
Pharmacy to complete the professional curriculum of the Doctor of
Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D) in three years. The accelerated
professional pharmacy curriculum at LECOM School of Pharmacy is
offered in a rigorous 12-month program per academic year.
The "2+3" Accelerated Pharmacy Program is an early entry
pre-pharmacy program that will give students the opportunity to
complete their pharmacy education in two phases: Phase I consists
of the first two years of undergraduate education at SRU; and Phase
II consists of the remaining three years of pharmacy education at
LECOM School of Pharmacy.
For admission to Phase I of the Program, students must fulfill
the following requirements: (i.) SAT scores (or ACT scores) of 1100
(total of 24); (ii.) High School Grade Point Average of 3.2 or
better out of 4.0, (iii.) Class rank in the top 25%; (iv.) two
letters of recommendation; (v.) potential evidence of scholarly
activities and desire to become a pharmacist.
For admission to Phase II of the Program, students must fulfill
the following requirements:
(i.) Complete the pre-pharmacy curriculum in Phase I of the
"2+3" Accelerated Pharmacy Program, as described below.
(ii.) Earn a minimum GPA of 3.2 in Phase I of the program with
no individual grade lower than a "C".
(iii.) Earn a GPA of 3.2 or higher for science and mathematics
courses.
(iv.) Must maintain full-time student status while at
Slippery Rock University and complete the Program in the specified
time frame
(v.) Submit two letters of recommendation. One of these
letters MUST be from the Health Professions Committee at
Slippery Rock University. The letter will address the personal
growth of the student during Phase I of the Program, as well as the
student's maturity, responsibility, and desire to become a
pharmacist.
(vi.) Demonstrates leadership potential and commitment to the
pharmacy profession.
(vii.)Submit a completed application for admission to the LECOM
School of Pharmacy.
LECOM supplemental applications for admissions to the LECOM
School of Pharmacy must be submitted to the Director of
Pre-Pharmacy programs at Slippery Rock University by January
15th of the year of matriculation into Phase II of the
Program. Students applying for Phase II of the Program must also
complete an on-line PharmCas Application by January 15th
of the year of matriculation. The Director of the Pre-Pharmacy
Program will forward the LECOM application to the Office of
Admissions at the LECOM School of Pharmacy by February
1st of the year of matriculation into Phase II of the
"2+3" Accelerated Pharmacy Program. Students will receive official
notification of acceptance into Phase II of the Program after
receipt of their final transcript from Slippery Rock University. A
list of Slippery Rock University students enrolled in Phase I of
the program will be submitted to the LECOM School of Pharmacy
Admission Office no later than October 15th each
Fall.
LECOM School of Pharmacy will not accept advanced
placement credit of science and mathematics courses into Phase I of
the program.
LECOM School of Pharmacy will accept applications only from U.S.
citizens and permanent residents.
LECOM School of Pharmacy will not accept transfer
students into Phase I of the program.
In general, in order to be considered for Phase II of the
Program (the reserved spots), the LECOM School of Pharmacy will
not accept any student who has repeated courses in Phase I
of the program.
Prospective students should contact LECOM directly for
anticipated admission guidelines at 814.866.6641 or at
pharmacy@lecom.edu. The Doctor of Pharmacy Degree will be conferred
upon successful completion of Phase I and Phase II of the program,
both didactic and clinical, and recommendation by both the faculty
and administration of LECOM School of Pharmacy.
Additional information is available at
www.lecom.edu/pharmacy/agreement/affiliation.htm
This affiliation
agreement between the graduate School of Physical therapy and the
Departments of Biology, Exercise and Rehabilitative Science, Health
and Safety affords select undergraduates the opportunity to earn a
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in six, rather than
seven years. Under this joint affiliation agreement those students
that have successfully completed six semesters of designated
undergraduate course work at Slippery Rock University (SRU) may
matriculate into the graduate School of Physical therapy. Students
apply for admission to the DPT program at the end of their junior
year. Successful completion of the first year of the DPT program
satisfies fourth year undergraduate degree requirements. In the
event a student does not gain admission into the DPT program for
their foirth year of study the student can complete their
undergraduate major degree requirements during their fourth year.
At that point the student has the option to reapply for admission
to the DPT Program.
All applicants to the
DPT program are evaulated to the same criteria, provided all the
requirements for admission (i.e. GRE, volunteer hours, etc.) have
been satisfied, and have completed the requisite course
work.
Finally, the graduate
School of Physical therapy program reserves a minimum of 20% of its
seats for qualified 3+3 applicants.
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