[thtlam]

I'm thinking about pharmacy school and my major is biochem so there's all those extra classes I need to take for the pharmacy requirement...I'm thinking of taking the PCAT too and applying out of state as well just to have all my bases covered I'm wondering if there's any good textbook that preps you for the PCAT I've searched online but there's too many I don't know which to get

[:)tina]

I have a question.

I'm trying to get into a Pharmacy school, and I received a C- in General Chemistry II [I know, kinda pathetic], but I was wondering if I should retake the course, or will the pharm. schools accept a C-?

Thanks.

[hotspicedcider]

I have a question.

I'm trying to get into a Pharmacy school, and I received a C- in General Chemistry II [I know, kinda pathetic], but I was wondering if I should retake the course, or will the pharm. schools accept a C-?

Thanks.

retake it. some schools dont accept C-. besides... that just taints your gpa.
I got a C- in one of my classes, so USC told me to retake and and they would only county the higher grade.
UCSF, on the other hand, doesnt do that. They only take the first grade you got unless it's a D.

[LH<3]

does pcc have pre pharm class? i thought they only offer science class liek biochem, chem etc

[I_broke_a_nail!]

Thank you so much! What do you guys think about schools outside of Cali?

I'm in NYC for pharmacy school.
I think they're pretty much the same.
Honestly, some of the classes in my university are seriously.... TOO EASY.
=/ It kind of makes me nervous.

Anyways, if you don't plan on living in california in the future, then go ahead; go to an outside cali. college.
Because if you want to work in a pharmacy in california after school but you went to an out of state pharmacy program...
... you'll have to take the pharmacy law class for california's law requirements.

Because, for example, the medicine "Soma" is a control substance (with major restrictions) EVERYWHERE in the united states
... EXCEPT nyc. I don't know why. It's kind of funny.

New York and California medical laws are different. (and other states too)
so if you pass the licensing exam in NYC but you wanna go back to california, you have to pass the licensing portion in california!

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QUESTION
Does anyone know if they take extracurricular activities outside of school, into account for admissions to the pharmacy program?
Like researching with a Chemistry scientist or working in a pharmacy for 2 years?

[azn*gurlie]

I'm also pursuing a career in the Pharmacy Field. I'm in community college right now trying to finish all the Gen.Ed and the required science class.

QUESTION
I heard they say that volunteer/work experience at a pharmacy is a must have, but how can you do it?
Will they accept you to work in a pharmacy if you have no knowledge about pharmacy? I guess volunteer for the pharmacy department at a hospital is easier than getting job at a pharmacy without knowledge and experience.

[hotspicedcider]

I'm also pursuing a career in the Pharmacy Field. I'm in community college right now trying to finish all the Gen.Ed and the required science class.

QUESTION
I heard they say that volunteer/work experience at a pharmacy is a must have, but how can you do it?
Will they accept you to work in a pharmacy if you have no knowledge about pharmacy? I guess volunteer for the pharmacy department at a hospital is easier than getting job at a pharmacy without knowledge and experience.

it depends. if you have a between a 3.7-4.0 gpa, you can apply to pharmacy school without experience and still get in. it depends on the school really.
If you have to ask whether you need experience without calling the admissions office, then my answer is a big fat yes with a grin.

But from personal experience talking to pharmacy students, i'd say a majority had experience before they applied. It jsut doenst make sense fo ryou to be applying without knowing what you are getting yourself into.

by the way... nothing against pre-whatever threads... but sometimes i feel that people should go look for answers for general questions on their own. it wouldnt hurt to go to the school's website and ask. it's not hard.

does pcc have pre pharm class? i thought they only offer science class liek biochem, chem etc

have you thought about asking someone who actually goes to pcc?

[lil_lavender]

hmm well I'm in pharm in canada.. and it is quite diff than the ones in US i guess?? .. i guess everyone is from US.. but.. i dunno.. just to let u no.. the uni tat im goin to.. (supposed to be the best pharm faculty in canada.. >_>) .. they dun require PCAT, or interviews.. all u need.. is a letter of intent.. and good GPAs... so.. its alot easier to get into.. .i du have ppl from US in my class.. soo maybe.. consider it as an option? =)

oh.. btw.. its Uni of Alberta.

[aznjeff07]

o canada! that sounds awesome only getting in with your gpa, it would make my life a lot less stressful

[zkunninglookz]

QUESTION
Does anyone know if they take extracurricular activities outside of school, into account for admissions to the pharmacy program?
Like researching with a Chemistry scientist or working in a pharmacy for 2 years?

..for our school (LIU) (i dont know if it pertains to other pharm. schools), they base it on ur GPA, PCAT, and im guessing ur recommendations may somewhat help if its a REALLY good one..i dont think extracurricular activities really matter to them cuz i got into the program with JUST my gpa (due to the fact that PCATS and recommendations weren't required when i applied 2 yrs ago).I didn't even have a job then. i only started working at a pharmacy after i started the professional phase.BTW, u should definitely get a job/internship at a pharmacy cuz it really helps with ur school work and at least u know whether thats what u really wanna do ur whole life.

[hotspicedcider]

hey guys... i dont usually brag about things... but today I am excited because...

I GOT AN INTERVIEW AT UCSF PHARMACY! W00T W00T!!!!

[Jay Chou]

^ congrats! that's a really top school! =)

[sunshinnewho]

i know some pharmacy schools are better than others but i thought that there really wasnt any ranking with pharmacy schools...like with med, law, and grad schools

It's like.. UC San Fran or something is 1
University of Texas is 2
and theres a bunch at 3 but I only know of UNC-Chapel Hill



and hotspicedcider, omggg CONGRATS!!!!

[Jay Chou]

can anyone pharmacy students here help me with a problem?

Problem: A patient has problems in bleeding. Which one of these drugs (aspirin or paracetamol) will you choose for the patient?
How does this drug inhibit blood clotting?

well i chose paracetamol and not aspirin. aspirin obviously cause problems in blood loss since it inhibit platelet aggregation (aspirin inhibits synthesis of PG2, which have a inhibitory action on gastric acid production. so if a lot of PG2 get inhibited, gastric acid production will be out of control and cause increased gastric secretion --> lead to tissue damage + bleeding).
but what i don't understand is how paracetamol inhibit blood clotting? anyone can help me out?

thanks!!

[nyc88]

I'm in pre-pharm too. Did anyone anyone take orgo yet? How did everyone do? I got a C... its so hard!!I'm scared for next semester when I have to take orgo 2.

[hotspicedcider]

I'm in pre-pharm too. Did anyone anyone take orgo yet? How did everyone do? I got a C... its so hard!!I'm scared for next semester when I have to take orgo 2.

the secret to doing well in ochem is visualizing electron transfer. once you get that, everything else is easy since it's just pure memorization.

[uandme4ever21]

can anyone pharmacy students here help me with a problem?

Problem: A patient has problems in bleeding. Which one of these drugs (aspirin or paracetamol) will you choose for the patient?
How does this drug inhibit blood clotting?

well i chose paracetamol and not aspirin. aspirin obviously cause problems in blood loss since it inhibit platelet aggregation (aspirin inhibits synthesis of PG2, which have a inhibitory action on gastric acid production. so if a lot of PG2 get inhibited, gastric acid production will be out of control and cause increased gastric secretion --> lead to tissue damage + bleeding).
but what i don't understand is how paracetamol inhibit blood clotting? anyone can help me out?

thanks!!

I don't think it does, it is just prefer to treat pain over aspirin because aspirin causes bleeding and tylenol doesn't. It is basically the lesser of two evils I think. So it is not to stop the bleeding but to treat the pain without making the bleeding worse. Well that is my two cent. There is a case study for it in medscape that is in the link. Tell me what you think is the answer.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/448291

[Jay Chou]

I don't think it does, it is just prefer to treat pain over aspirin because aspirin causes bleeding and tylenol doesn't. It is basically the lesser of two evils I think. So it is not to stop the bleeding but to treat the pain without making the bleeding worse. Well that is my two cent. There is a case study for it in medscape that is in the link. Tell me what you think is the answer.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/448291

hey I agree
I was thinking the same thing as well
paracetamol is just a better alternative since it causes less bleeding than aspirin

[chocolate615]

Pharmacy school is really fun and rewarding. Currently, CVS & walgreens as well as some big hospital offer 6 figure salary and nice bonus to those who would sign the contract. I just signed w/ CVs and cant wait to make some big buck.

Getting a doctor of pharmacy is not easy for everyone but as long as you see the $$$ at the end of the tunnel, you will have the motivation to move forward. Just kill yourself for first 3 years (become a study bulemic like I did) and the 4th year will be mostly rotation and it will be the year that you can relearn or learn everything

[zkunninglookz]

ok..since this is a pharmacy thread..i thought i'd post this here...saw this article posted in my school.so can u guys read what these prescriptions are for?



anyway, a pharmacist read the 1st medication as "Plendil 20mg" by mouth every 6 hours..and filled it as such...HOWEVER, its actually for "ISORDIL 20mg"...so u guys remember to be careful with doctor's handwritings!!!..if ur not sure, call the doctor!! this patient actually died cuz he got the wrong med..in addition, the pharmacist should have known that plendil is not a med. that should've been taken every 6 hours....bottom line..BE SMART and don't assume things cuz when u ASSUME, it makes an ASS out of U and ME!!