Prospective Student Programs

Pharmacy Career Pathways
Certificate Program

Created to assist students as they explore the diverse pharmacy profession, the Pharmacy Career Path Certificate program can help you gauge how your unique interests and values can align with pharmacy. The program is self-paced, online, and complimentary for all prospective students.

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 

Enroll Here

To successfully complete the course and receive your certificate, you must create an account. If you have any questions, please contact Madison Protzman at rileymad@musc.edu

Virtual Information Sessions

We know that navigating the admission process can seem overwhelming, but we're here to guide and support you every step of the way! Join us for one of our Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about the MUSC College of Pharmacy, meet current pharmacy students who were once in your shoes, and gain valuable insight into our application process.

 

Session Dates:

• September 30 at 12:00 pm: Admission Overview & Student Life
• December 5 at 4:00 pm: Admission Overview & Student Life
  

 

These sessions are free to attend, but advanced registration is required. To register, please click here. 

Student Mentors for Diversity in Pharmacy (SMDP)

SMDP is designed to prepare high school and college students for a career path in pharmacy. The program aims to empower and support students from diverse backgrounds, including racial/ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, those from rural areas, and diverse socio-economic backgrounds. We also welcome students who are committed to enriching the pharmacy profession through their unique perspectives.

This program is free for all students, but registration is required. To register, please click here. The deadline for this application is December 23, 2024.

What to Expect: 

• Guided Mentorship: When you join SMDP, 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 virtually once a month on Saturday mornings from 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST.

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, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Program Dates:

• Program runs January 2025 to April 2025 - Tentative dates are below:
  • January 25
  • February 22
  • March 29
  • April 26
• SMDP will be conducted entirely in a virtual format, ensuring accessibility for all students.

If you have any questions, please contact Madison Protzman at rileymad@musc.edu.

SMDP is open to all students, and the College of Pharmacy does not exclude any students based on race, sex, gender, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, or national origin.

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: 

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 Madison Protzman at rileymad@musc.edu. In the email please include which shadowing opportunity you are interested in and what date(s) you are available to shadow.

Pharmacy Readiness Engagement Program (PREP)

The Pharmacy Readiness Engagement Program (PREP) is designed to prepare prospective students for a career path in pharmacy. The one-day program introduces students to the many career options available in the pharmacy profession, engages students with nationally-recognized faculty - both clinicians and researchers - while preparing for the MUSC College of Pharmacy interview process through mock practice.

PREP will be held July 2025 - Registration will open in April 2025.

PharmDamentals

The PharmDamentals program is specifically designed to engage high school students interested in STEM or healthcare careers and provide a fundamental understanding of the pharmacy profession. 

PharmDamentals will be held July 2025 - Registration will open in April 2025.