Prospective Student Programs

Pharmacy Readiness Engagement Program (PREP)

The MUSC Pharmacy Readiness Engagement Program (PREP) is designed to prepare prospective students for a career path in pharmacy. We invite all students interested in pursuing pharmacy to join us for a one-day, in-person event where students will:

• Interact with pharmacists in a wide variety of pharmacy professions
• Engage with nationally recognized faculty, both clinicians and researchers
• Engage in hands-on activities in our compounding lab
• Gain helpful information and tips regarding the MUSC College of Pharmacy interview process, including mock admission interviews
• Tour Campus  

The 2026 MUSC College of Pharmacy PREP program took place on June 26. Information for summer 2027 PREP will be available in spring 2027. 

PharmDamentals

PharmDamentals program is specifically designed to engage high school students interested in healthcare. The program will provide a fundamental understanding of the pharmacy profession and introduce students to the many career options available.

Participants will interact with pharmacists representing a wide range of career opportunities, engage with MUSC College of Pharmacy students, tour campus, gain hands-on pharmacy experience in our compounding lab, and more.

The 2026 MUSC College of Pharmacy PharmDamentals program will take place in-person at the Medical University of South Carolina campus in Charleston, SC on Friday, July 24, 2026. Registration has closed for this event. 

Student Mentors for Future Pharmacists (SMFP)

SMFP is a virtual program that aims to mentor high school and college students as they explore the vast career opportunities within pharmacy. Participation in the SMFP program is free and open to all high school and college-aged students.

What to Expect

Guided Mentorship: When you join SMFP, you'll be paired with a dedicated mentor who is a current MUSC College of Pharmacy student. Your mentor will share invaluable insights and advice from their own experience pursuing pharmacy.

Engaging Seminars/Workshops: Through a series of engaging workshops, seminars, and professional development activities, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to stand out when applying to a graduate-level health professions program. These sessions will be held once a month.

Eligibility:

• High school or college-aged students
• An interest in pharmacy or a willingness to explore the field
• Commitment to participating in virtual program sessions held one Saturday a month

Registration for the spring 2027 SMFP program will open in late fall 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Morgan Wing at wingm@musc.edu.

Shadow a Pharmacist or a Student

Interested in shadowing a pharmacist at MUSC or learning more about a day in the life of a MUSC pharmacy student?

Shadowing opportunities are offered Monday - Friday and are based on availability of pharmacists and/or class schedule (depending on which shadow experience you are interested in).

In order to shadow a pharmacist, you must:

• Provide health documentation to include current TB (within three months of your visit), immunization records, Covid-19 vaccination record, and flu vaccine.
• Allow a month's notice before your anticipated shadow date
• Wear professional business attire and act in a professional manner

The requirements to shadow a pharmacy student are more lenient but still requires a month's notice to schedule.

If you're interested in either shadowing opportunity, please email Morgan Wing at wingm@musc.edu. In the email please include which shadowing opportunity you are interested in and what date(s) you are available to shadow.

Virtual Information Sessions

Components of the Program

• Complete the APhA's Career Pathways Evaluation Explore pharmacy career paths that target your interests
• Forge connections with pharmacists by conducting interviews
• Receive a certificate to enhance your pharmacy school application

To successfully complete the course and receive your certificate, you must create an account. If you have any questions, please contact Morgan Wing - wingm@musc.edu.