<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311</id><updated>2024-11-01T03:37:23.441-07:00</updated><category term="CommitteeProfiles"/><category term="tips"/><category term="requirements"/><category term="application"/><category term="outreach"/><category term="PCAT"/><category term="events"/><category term="presentations"/><category term="interviews"/><category term="prerequisites"/><category term="curriculum"/><category term="essay"/><category term="post-bac"/><title type='text'>Reports From The Pharm</title><subtitle type='html'>a random collection of helpful hints for prospective pharmacy students; combined with tidbits of information from our side of the admissions process; and a bit of spice -- for flavor!</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default?start-index=26&max-results=25'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>194</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-1807255443304787530</id><published>2024-10-21T14:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2024-10-21T14:44:04.016-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Become a UCSF Mentee Through PhAMLI! </title><content type='html'>UCSF's Pharmacy Alliance for Mentorship, Leadership, and Information (PhAMLI) invites you to become a mentee for the 2004-05 year!&nbsp; See information below and <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYXyu3MFetX31UjQwTV3soLjGRLIjJgDOF7E14OhpOLetgjw/viewform" target="_blank">apply online</a> by November 8, 2024!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_yjRMLgHM1RZUgDyNYM3j7cW17soVRTwIatQL6VagZ-0xwxw86EMoVZ3wK5BPgUxkLyeiXk8KBvgGuZhbPw41ZBc3I8YTOWTO8gedwBYZwhrQNVqi38z11GPVac1TaWCclEK4ir2zAYO0V_I-__E6-GQg3DTc13Yc_OQfCFtbs61YA0XbqkmrZua4bQ/s1080/Phamli%20Mentee.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_yjRMLgHM1RZUgDyNYM3j7cW17soVRTwIatQL6VagZ-0xwxw86EMoVZ3wK5BPgUxkLyeiXk8KBvgGuZhbPw41ZBc3I8YTOWTO8gedwBYZwhrQNVqi38z11GPVac1TaWCclEK4ir2zAYO0V_I-__E6-GQg3DTc13Yc_OQfCFtbs61YA0XbqkmrZua4bQ/w400-h400/Phamli%20Mentee.png" width="400" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/1807255443304787530/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=1807255443304787530' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1807255443304787530'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1807255443304787530'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2024/10/become-ucsf-mentee-through-phamli.html' title='Become a UCSF Mentee Through PhAMLI! 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Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_yjRMLgHM1RZUgDyNYM3j7cW17soVRTwIatQL6VagZ-0xwxw86EMoVZ3wK5BPgUxkLyeiXk8KBvgGuZhbPw41ZBc3I8YTOWTO8gedwBYZwhrQNVqi38z11GPVac1TaWCclEK4ir2zAYO0V_I-__E6-GQg3DTc13Yc_OQfCFtbs61YA0XbqkmrZua4bQ/s72-w400-h400-c/Phamli%20Mentee.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-3185614072986744762</id><published>2024-09-27T16:04:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2024-09-27T16:04:53.081-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Application Workshop Recording -- Now Available!</title><content type='html'><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;If you were unable to join us for our Application Workshop, a recording is now available for viewing: <a href="https://ucsf.box.com/s/jo8f6ddyah5xfkyjcag1syr12ajm9j7y">https://ucsf.box.com/s/jo8f6ddyah5xfkyjcag1syr12ajm9j7y</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxhSt5vVUlz0UsUt0NrNoN3iJ7M1vpiG-eF07b2MgyskC9LcVRjkc9IL8-UoxEe4mMULZ952qKZjKPapb4XrEPq20KuYRM6DRZtctFGDWph_7IazSDaWkoZ17Wrp6ntYaR9eS4CA0lQKytQxHMu19PVoi_-62OmxTYuxFkgCgnuu1rtoVJnopDUHRCh4/s726/App%20Wkshop%201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="726" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxhSt5vVUlz0UsUt0NrNoN3iJ7M1vpiG-eF07b2MgyskC9LcVRjkc9IL8-UoxEe4mMULZ952qKZjKPapb4XrEPq20KuYRM6DRZtctFGDWph_7IazSDaWkoZ17Wrp6ntYaR9eS4CA0lQKytQxHMu19PVoi_-62OmxTYuxFkgCgnuu1rtoVJnopDUHRCh4/s320/App%20Wkshop%201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHjsxmYiN4xKWSlDWcysBEZV990P43Rxh7v47wZ1-3KeseYUuwOyijf-ukQ9fHdKrEisegdRijatEZC_ehhe4UkLCLc-48GA4_PYQJArV71fHj1O9A5fRdcXuPtXaQV_niaqwqkMs61qenm02eB1resTUVAV5G7sRORbx6zUaoNuldCEEO4NUgl3fu6Y/s731/App%20Wkshop%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="731" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHjsxmYiN4xKWSlDWcysBEZV990P43Rxh7v47wZ1-3KeseYUuwOyijf-ukQ9fHdKrEisegdRijatEZC_ehhe4UkLCLc-48GA4_PYQJArV71fHj1O9A5fRdcXuPtXaQV_niaqwqkMs61qenm02eB1resTUVAV5G7sRORbx6zUaoNuldCEEO4NUgl3fu6Y/s320/App%20Wkshop%202.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/3185614072986744762/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=3185614072986744762' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/3185614072986744762'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/3185614072986744762'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2024/09/application-workshop-recording-now.html' title='Application Workshop Recording -- Now Available!'/><author><name>Joel W. 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A recording is available at the following link: <a href="https://ucsf.box.com/s/jo8f6ddyah5xfkyjcag1syr12ajm9j7y" id="LPlnk" style="border: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: 14.6667px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">https://ucsf.box.com/s/jo8f6ddyah5xfkyjcag1syr12ajm9j7y</a></div>Completing the PharmCAS applicant can seem overwhelming. We know! But hey --&nbsp;WE.ARE.HERE.TO.HELP!&nbsp; Join us for an Application Workshop where the following topics are covered: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>General Admissions Information</li><li>Important Timelines</li><li>Admitted Students Profile</li><li>Completing the Application</li><li>Tackling UCSF Essay Questions</li><li>Avoiding Pitfalls</li><li>Characteristics of Successful Applicants</li></ul>We've scheduled a live Zoom presentation for: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Friday, September 27, 2024, 12pm - 1pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>To participate in the zoom session, pre-registration is required. To register, visit our <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/connect/infosessions" target="_blank">Info Sessions website</a>. (Can't make this date/time? No worries. We will record the session and post a recording here.) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6m26AssTXAup-0ZzHgU2Yq2GFM3_hh4V5ikwv5qvocHRy9DpdAykWl1ryBoNUyZ5JgWW0Z6c1BI8HjXGBlcZIWfxJCQnsBuGhcEuccvOQJDvCXIcEEzf_iUgZVExIgH30bQArJdpF6dUK_BgzYciC5kWmOwqq6-NMMTAPnOAgn3wdSGr53dAq4vIKH8/s1200/wecanhelp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6m26AssTXAup-0ZzHgU2Yq2GFM3_hh4V5ikwv5qvocHRy9DpdAykWl1ryBoNUyZ5JgWW0Z6c1BI8HjXGBlcZIWfxJCQnsBuGhcEuccvOQJDvCXIcEEzf_iUgZVExIgH30bQArJdpF6dUK_BgzYciC5kWmOwqq6-NMMTAPnOAgn3wdSGr53dAq4vIKH8/s320/wecanhelp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/3662335700843031240/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=3662335700843031240' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/3662335700843031240'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/3662335700843031240'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2024/09/application-workshop-2024-edition.html' title='Application Workshop (2024 Edition!)'/><author><name>Joel W. 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With the launch of the 2025 PharmD application on July 11, we want to share our deadline structure!&nbsp; In addition to a&nbsp;Final deadline of December 2, 2024, we also have a&nbsp;Priority deadline of October 1, 2024. So what does this mean and how does it work?&nbsp; Let me explain... Priority Deadline: October 1, 2024:<ul><li>We encourage applicants to use the Priority deadline as a target date when submitting your application to our program.</li><li>Applicants who submit by the priority deadline, and whose application is verified and delivered to us by PharmCAS in a timely manner, may be invited to our December interviews.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows us time to resolve any application issues that arise. (You'd be surprised how many application issues surface. Often times, it results in a time-scramble where applicants end up running out of time to correct the issue.) Early submission allows more time to work with you in order to ensure your application is complete and ready for review!</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows for the possibility of an earlier interview date.</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows for more scheduling flexibility should your pre-assigned interview date not work for you.&nbsp;</li></ul> Final Deadline: December 2, 2024: <ul><li>All applications must be submitted by the Final deadline, including: PharmCAS application&nbsp;submitted, ALL college transcripts&nbsp;received&nbsp;by PharmCAS, and at least three letters of recommendation&nbsp;received&nbsp;by PharmCAS.</li><li>Applicants who submit by the final deadline, and whose application is verified and delivered to us by PharmCAS in a timely manner, may be invited to our January interviews.</li></ul>Frequently Asked Questions: When does the application become available? The PharmCAS application launched on July 11. <div> </div><div>I'll try to submit my application by October 1, but if I miss the Priority deadline, can I still apply?</div><div>Yes, as long as you submit before the Final deadline of December 2.</div><div> </div><div>If I submit my application on December 2, and there are issues with my application, will you help me resolve the problems?</div><div>We always want to work with our applicants to make sure everything is in order; however, often times, our enemy is time. If there just simply isn't enough time to resolve problems, it may have a negative impact on your application submission.&nbsp; Can I submit my application after December 2? No. December 2 is the Final deadline.</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsg8aiWLM0ZhWscd9jkbZ3yiNToEzkplPpMm9qpZ9Gm-X4WY0TyBZWOwLxpC_lTY1CZe7aNvW75e9hrj6ksOqfGH8L01qp1cv-hEZlIrJML62ouL0tddaVIHUvAUDYZVxOOt-KYibctV_HKO8onZ1xHh6fpjtMbtpEdzBMYvL3OxSw2MlNYPvsLJFBIB8/s1000/dec%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1000" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsg8aiWLM0ZhWscd9jkbZ3yiNToEzkplPpMm9qpZ9Gm-X4WY0TyBZWOwLxpC_lTY1CZe7aNvW75e9hrj6ksOqfGH8L01qp1cv-hEZlIrJML62ouL0tddaVIHUvAUDYZVxOOt-KYibctV_HKO8onZ1xHh6fpjtMbtpEdzBMYvL3OxSw2MlNYPvsLJFBIB8/s320/dec%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> </div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/1581976300497329029/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=1581976300497329029' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1581976300497329029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1581976300497329029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2024/09/pharmd-deadline-structure-for-entry-in.html' title='PharmD Deadline Structure - for entry in summer 2025'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsg8aiWLM0ZhWscd9jkbZ3yiNToEzkplPpMm9qpZ9Gm-X4WY0TyBZWOwLxpC_lTY1CZe7aNvW75e9hrj6ksOqfGH8L01qp1cv-hEZlIrJML62ouL0tddaVIHUvAUDYZVxOOt-KYibctV_HKO8onZ1xHh6fpjtMbtpEdzBMYvL3OxSw2MlNYPvsLJFBIB8/s72-c/dec%202.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-4605370483079035043</id><published>2024-09-17T10:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2024-09-17T10:02:10.402-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Fall 2024 Zoom Drop-In Hours. Let's Chat -- Virtually!</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXYdGvbDHjfP1qRevaU1Zg4a3_W4HExO6hzAfiI7y5KhXYjcJqh9__7l6jSUmXljWjonQ1YkT-bns8ClEDHLlOU3pyu92RinV2gnlQPLW1jzV6WHpqqCz_loM0ebGgpgNKNFjdZKPoXauNP1H2S4RzwYUjE0Tmikzf95yVxWB2R3tKfD9xFh0b3OnpFU/s200/Edgar2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXYdGvbDHjfP1qRevaU1Zg4a3_W4HExO6hzAfiI7y5KhXYjcJqh9__7l6jSUmXljWjonQ1YkT-bns8ClEDHLlOU3pyu92RinV2gnlQPLW1jzV6WHpqqCz_loM0ebGgpgNKNFjdZKPoXauNP1H2S4RzwYUjE0Tmikzf95yVxWB2R3tKfD9xFh0b3OnpFU/s1600/Edgar2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>&nbsp;Working on your application and have questions? Need more information about our program? We have many scheduled Zoom Drop-In Hours -- leading up to our December 2 Final Deadline.&nbsp; Our Admissions Coordinator, Edgar, will be available to answer your questions and provide guidance! Drop-in Zoom Link: https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/96358706677?pwd=K5sbEo5zdwrCEpvch3capOrqURaXOC.1 Meeting ID:&nbsp; 963 5870 6677 Password: UCSF2025 Phone or Conference Room Password: 95775171<div style="text-align: left;">September 2024: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tuesday, September 24, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, September 26, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Friday, September 27, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul></div>October 2024: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tuesday, October 1, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 1, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, October 10, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Wednesday, October 16,&nbsp; 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Wednesday, October 23, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Monday, October 28, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>November 2024: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Wednesday, November 6, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 12, 12pm - 2pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 14, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 19, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 21, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 26, 10am -12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 26, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>December 2024: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Monday, December 2, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Monday, December 2, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/4605370483079035043/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=4605370483079035043' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/4605370483079035043'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/4605370483079035043'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2024/09/fall-2024-zoom-drop-in-hours-lets-chat.html' title='Fall 2024 Zoom Drop-In Hours. Let's Chat -- Virtually!'/><author><name>Joel W. 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The only required fee is through the PharmCAS application.]&nbsp; Applying to grad school can be costly. We know that. Fee waivers can be a way to offset that cost considerably! Applying to UCSF School of Pharmacy is a two-part (two-fee) process -- and both have fee waiver options available! 1. Submit a completed PharmCAS application For fee waivers for submitting the PharmCAS application, you should contact PharmCAS <a href="https://www.pharmcas.org/application-instructions/fees-and-fee-waivers" target="_blank">directly</a>. 2. Submit a UCSF Application Processing Fee Consider requesting a fee waiver to cover the UCSF Application Processing Fee. A little work is involved but it could certainly save you an additional expense. There are several different categories in which a fee waiver is granted: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Verification from your current undergraduate Financial Aid office; or</li><li>Meeting certain income eligibility guidelines as a non-student; or</li><li>Submitting a statement of need</li></ul> I've had several applicants share that they don't meet the first two options and are curious about the third (Submitting a statement of need).&nbsp; We have many applicants in this situation.&nbsp; The answer is easy -- simply complete the Fee Waiver form and submit a statement of need that includes a bit of information on your current financial situation -- and how a fee waiver would help with the cost of applying. Easy-peasy, right?&nbsp; The UCSF Application Processing Fee Waiver form and instructions can be downloaded <a href="http://tiny.ucsf.edu/FeeWaiver " target="_blank">online</a>!&nbsp; Questions? Reach out to us at PharmD@ucsf.edu&nbsp; <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkkY8dRxvjfY3s0VWpXLP5Zdbe0LXZVV6SbeSeKyNLdTL4seNaFc-4FLwEAHxlroBIMiz4RI23b20D6HgRYJ0Jf8LvLHR2ha7ej6h5Vi7EJJRXvhw9zNDuZBr3D5tcbSHYJJGsOxMb6NvTuc7DgWLvoN7v69B56pZVuGQBb1TeQrefToX5Db2ZrIBzVY/s1200/fee-waiver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKkkY8dRxvjfY3s0VWpXLP5Zdbe0LXZVV6SbeSeKyNLdTL4seNaFc-4FLwEAHxlroBIMiz4RI23b20D6HgRYJ0Jf8LvLHR2ha7ej6h5Vi7EJJRXvhw9zNDuZBr3D5tcbSHYJJGsOxMb6NvTuc7DgWLvoN7v69B56pZVuGQBb1TeQrefToX5Db2ZrIBzVY/s320/fee-waiver.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/1002381148562458909/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=1002381148562458909' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1002381148562458909'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1002381148562458909'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2023/10/fee-waivers-dont-be-shy.html' title='Fee Waivers -- Don't Be Shy! '/><author><name>Joel W. 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(Fall 2023 Edition)</title><content type='html'><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; Unable to join a live presentations?&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A recording is available&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; at the following link:&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://ucsf.box.com/s/d49hptt9zwqs04hbyqd2uxtupz7u0g0u" style="background-color: #fcff01;">https://ucsf.box.com/s/d49hptt9zwqs04hbyqd2uxtupz7u0g0u</a></div> We know that completing the PharmCAS application can seem like a daunting task.&nbsp; Never fear -- we are here to help!&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us for an Application Workshop where the following topics are covered: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>General Admissions Information</li><li>Important Timelines</li><li>Admitted Students Profile</li><li>Completing the Application</li><li>Tackling UCSF Essay Questions</li><li>Avoiding Pitfalls</li><li>Characteristics of Successful Applicants</li></ul>Fall 2023 Workshop Dates: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Wednesday, September 27, 4pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Friday, September 29, 2pm - 3pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 21, 3pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Wednesday, November 29, 10am - 11am (Pacific Time)</li></ul>Pre-registration is required. To register, visit our <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/connect/infosessions" target="_blank">Info Sessions website</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBSWUsdkC_lCe7VDf9BF4wcgNnhmgzMvGZmFMG5fQLhu78r8v4rh9tevHMYgOsHo6f9Xaev3Zm0oIppEoWVhcDtZXs6HH-ZTVA8XSIFhfm0baFPmzJ-BmXdlqR_LuCqX-Nli6mcCzHBef89wIK_Xw4IEXe7y2twpH7Zj1r7kggC6WzhuDz0HD9BW2p5Q/s652/Help.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="652" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBSWUsdkC_lCe7VDf9BF4wcgNnhmgzMvGZmFMG5fQLhu78r8v4rh9tevHMYgOsHo6f9Xaev3Zm0oIppEoWVhcDtZXs6HH-ZTVA8XSIFhfm0baFPmzJ-BmXdlqR_LuCqX-Nli6mcCzHBef89wIK_Xw4IEXe7y2twpH7Zj1r7kggC6WzhuDz0HD9BW2p5Q/w400-h278/Help.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/6627050854665840977/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=6627050854665840977' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6627050854665840977'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6627050854665840977'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2023/09/application-workshops-are-back.html' title='Application Workshops Are Back! (Fall 2023 Edition)'/><author><name>Joel W. 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UCSF will have our own virtual booth! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career in pharmacy. Whether you're a high school student exploring options or a college graduate ready to take the next step, the Virtual Pharmacy School Fair is your gateway to success. 📅 Date: September 20, 2023 ⏰ Time: 7am - 4pm PST (pop in and out as your schedule allows!) 🌐 Location: Online - Join from Anywhere! <div style="text-align: center;">🔬 Why Attend? 🔬</div> 🎓 Explore Top Pharmacy Programs: Connect with leading pharmacy schools from across the country and learn about their cutting-edge programs, faculty, and facilities. 📚 Admission Guidance: Get guidance on the application process, prerequisites, and requirements for pharmacy school admission. 📋School Booths: Visit virtual booths to chat with representatives and gather information. 🎁 Giveaway: All UCSF virtual booth visitors will be entered into a drawing for a UCSF prize-pack! Register today: <a href="https://www.careereco.com/events/aacp-Sept2023">https://www.careereco.com/events/aacp-Sept2023</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyqPRaqEAKWxBAzqNgOpqHSjMOSZr2EghbCT_XjicONd9PaN9pHh1uo6tFsXymMDBcYJOxnHNjh6iOzPm1XsiLA9Rpn5O-mvGhsg0IYh_6BwR5cXLTHrRlhrVavXyRIdbZcp2xe3j1OlLuPmAB8FzLZ7YWxavo2dybf_QKjoyNh_RcKzG_MP5XDFJBkw/s700/2023%20Virtual%20Fair.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyqPRaqEAKWxBAzqNgOpqHSjMOSZr2EghbCT_XjicONd9PaN9pHh1uo6tFsXymMDBcYJOxnHNjh6iOzPm1XsiLA9Rpn5O-mvGhsg0IYh_6BwR5cXLTHrRlhrVavXyRIdbZcp2xe3j1OlLuPmAB8FzLZ7YWxavo2dybf_QKjoyNh_RcKzG_MP5XDFJBkw/w400-h400/2023%20Virtual%20Fair.png" width="400" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/6798156845465213942/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=6798156845465213942' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6798156845465213942'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6798156845465213942'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2023/09/join-us-for-virtual-fair-from-comfort.html' title='Join us for a Virtual Fair -- from the comfort of your own home!'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyqPRaqEAKWxBAzqNgOpqHSjMOSZr2EghbCT_XjicONd9PaN9pHh1uo6tFsXymMDBcYJOxnHNjh6iOzPm1XsiLA9Rpn5O-mvGhsg0IYh_6BwR5cXLTHrRlhrVavXyRIdbZcp2xe3j1OlLuPmAB8FzLZ7YWxavo2dybf_QKjoyNh_RcKzG_MP5XDFJBkw/s72-w400-h400-c/2023%20Virtual%20Fair.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-1102347835772882744</id><published>2023-09-15T11:36:00.006-07:00</published><updated>2023-09-15T12:09:04.668-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Fall 2023 Drop-in Hours. Let's Chat -- Virtually!</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpOrT3DsU0qxYe7hE2BrNyTTpMdBl-JmZNz--07nLFEd6Z1QYrvQDU0cPCecIT6CX5TivzBPUcerE77oIgmlQ_FR0P4yMwR2k7iGm_y8cGaM4mI0sfoDT7CoEk5BzO4YGRWiyy2nX7kmmPsPiIrRh2V7lWY8KD1y2nTU4MkWMMI2X6MWGPSy4gdyfbTk/s648/Edgar2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="648" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpOrT3DsU0qxYe7hE2BrNyTTpMdBl-JmZNz--07nLFEd6Z1QYrvQDU0cPCecIT6CX5TivzBPUcerE77oIgmlQ_FR0P4yMwR2k7iGm_y8cGaM4mI0sfoDT7CoEk5BzO4YGRWiyy2nX7kmmPsPiIrRh2V7lWY8KD1y2nTU4MkWMMI2X6MWGPSy4gdyfbTk/w200-h200/Edgar2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Working on your application and have questions? Need more information about our program? We have many scheduled&nbsp;Zoom Drop-In Hours&nbsp;-- leading up to our&nbsp;December 1 Final Deadline.&nbsp; Our Admissions Coordinator,&nbsp;Edgar, will be available to answer your questions and provide guidance! Drop-in Zoom Link:&nbsp;<a href="https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/99872583737?pwd=eEdVL2lIKzViRnZKTXlJYnVqaTFkQT09">https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/99872583737?pwd=eEdVL2lIKzViRnZKTXlJYnVqaTFkQT09</a> Meeting ID:&nbsp; 998 7258 3737 Password:&nbsp;UCSF2024 Phone or Conference Room Password:&nbsp;44654236 September 2023:<ul><li>Tuesday, September 19, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, September 19, 4pm - 6pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Friday, September 22, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Friday, September 22, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, September 28, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, September 28, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>October 2023: <ul><li>Wednesday, October 11,&nbsp; 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Wednesday, October 11, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 17, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 17, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 24, 10am - 12pm&nbsp;(Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 24, 2pm - 4pm&nbsp;(Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 31, 10am - 12pm&nbsp;(Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 31, 4pm - 6pm&nbsp;(Pacific Time)</li></ul>November 2023: <ul><li>Friday, November 3, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Friday, November 3, 2pm - 4pm&nbsp;(Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 7, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 7, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 9, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 9, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 16, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 16, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 28, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 30, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 30, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>December 2023: <ul><li>Dates/Times TBD&nbsp;</li></ul></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/1102347835772882744/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=1102347835772882744' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1102347835772882744'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1102347835772882744'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2023/09/fall-2023-drop-in-hours-lets-chat.html' title='Fall 2023 Drop-in Hours. Let's Chat -- Virtually!'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpOrT3DsU0qxYe7hE2BrNyTTpMdBl-JmZNz--07nLFEd6Z1QYrvQDU0cPCecIT6CX5TivzBPUcerE77oIgmlQ_FR0P4yMwR2k7iGm_y8cGaM4mI0sfoDT7CoEk5BzO4YGRWiyy2nX7kmmPsPiIrRh2V7lWY8KD1y2nTU4MkWMMI2X6MWGPSy4gdyfbTk/s72-w200-h200-c/Edgar2.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-1120181183634816974</id><published>2023-08-24T15:04:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2023-08-24T15:06:01.050-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Student Perspectives + Student Panels</title><content type='html'>We recently held one of our regularly scheduled Student Panels and I was reminded of student profiles we have on our website.&nbsp; I'll admit, I'm obsessed with reading profiles/bios. It's just a quick way to learn about others (or an organization) -- and, often times, provides different perspectives and experiences. While we had many <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/student-life/perspectives/past" target="_blank">older profiles</a> on our site (which are still valuable so we kept them viewable!), we wanted to update the information by providing new perspectives from each of our three class levels. Valerie, Daisha, and Jaimie all agreed to share part of their stories. Check it out <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/student-life" target="_blank">here</a>!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpwk0t1QINj6MLR_4eDFMCPPp6LgzQkBoyt8760l0wt2y3EmJMwBw6fKqf2kzOjGKLZfcIwW8iTprEnC4WGUmfzcTYz8ygqHiCteWNA6wc--2Yv5eSbGWCcrApjve-G-JZZVPS8whFGHOq9qy6UoQHMNOdBeIir_2FsunmUjI8arT2Scp8E_qcviWrPs/s1780/valerie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="1780" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpwk0t1QINj6MLR_4eDFMCPPp6LgzQkBoyt8760l0wt2y3EmJMwBw6fKqf2kzOjGKLZfcIwW8iTprEnC4WGUmfzcTYz8ygqHiCteWNA6wc--2Yv5eSbGWCcrApjve-G-JZZVPS8whFGHOq9qy6UoQHMNOdBeIir_2FsunmUjI8arT2Scp8E_qcviWrPs/w400-h140/valerie.jpg" width="400" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">Have you <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/connect/infosessions" target="_blank">signed up to join us</a> for an online Student Panel session? These sessions provide you with an opportunity to hear from our current students during a Q&amp;A with our Admissions staff.&nbsp;</div></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/1120181183634816974/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=1120181183634816974' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1120181183634816974'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/1120181183634816974'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2023/08/student-perspectives-student-panels.html' title='Student Perspectives + Student Panels'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpwk0t1QINj6MLR_4eDFMCPPp6LgzQkBoyt8760l0wt2y3EmJMwBw6fKqf2kzOjGKLZfcIwW8iTprEnC4WGUmfzcTYz8ygqHiCteWNA6wc--2Yv5eSbGWCcrApjve-G-JZZVPS8whFGHOq9qy6UoQHMNOdBeIir_2FsunmUjI8arT2Scp8E_qcviWrPs/s72-w400-h140-c/valerie.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-8423699781772114779</id><published>2023-07-12T11:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2024-06-20T15:11:44.356-07:00</updated><title type='text'>PharmD Deadline Structure - for entry in summer 2024</title><content type='html'>&nbsp;Note: The information below refers to the 2023-24 admissions cycle, for applicants who plan to enter our PharmD program in summer 2024. With the launch of the 2024 PharmD application on July 13, we want to share our deadline structure!&nbsp; In addition to a&nbsp;Final deadline of December 1, 2023, we also have a&nbsp;Priority deadline of October 2, 2023. So what does this mean and how does it work?&nbsp; Let me explain... Priority Deadline: October 2, 2023:<ul><li>We encourage applicants to use the Priority deadline as a target date when submitting your application to our program.</li><li>Applicants who submit by the priority deadline, and whose application is verified and delivered to us by PharmCAS in a timely manner, may be invited to our November/December interviews.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows us time to resolve any application issues that arise. (You'd be surprised how many application issues surface. Often times, it results in a time-scramble where applicants end up running out of time to correct the issue.) Early submission allows more time to work with you in order to ensure your application is complete and ready for review!</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows for the possibility of an earlier interview and earlier admissions decision.</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows for more scheduling flexibility should your pre-assigned interview date not work for you.&nbsp;</li></ul> Final Deadline: December 1, 2023 <ul><li>All applications must be submitted by the Final deadline, including: PharmCAS application&nbsp;submitted, ALL college transcripts&nbsp;received&nbsp;by PharmCAS, and at least three letters of recommendation&nbsp;received&nbsp;by PharmCAS.</li><li>Applicants who submit by the final deadline, and whose application is verified and delivered to us by PharmCAS in a timely manner, may be invited to our January interviews.</li></ul>Frequently Asked Questions: When does the application become available? The PharmCAS application launched on July 13. The UCSF Application Processing Fee portal launched on July 13.<div> </div><div>I'll try to submit my application by October 2, but if I miss the Priority deadline, can I still apply?</div><div>Yes, as long as you submit before the Final deadline of December 1.</div><div> </div><div>If I submit my application on December 1, and there are issues with my application, will you help me resolve the problems?</div><div>We always want to work with our applicants to make sure everything is in order; however, often times, our enemy is time. If there just simply isn't enough time to resolve problems, it may have a negative impact on your application submission.&nbsp; Can I submit my application after December 1? No. December 1 is the Final deadline.</div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/8423699781772114779/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=8423699781772114779' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8423699781772114779'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8423699781772114779'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2023/07/pharmd-deadline-structure-for-entry-in.html' title='PharmD Deadline Structure - for entry in summer 2024'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-4432709230952517563</id><published>2023-07-06T11:47:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2023-07-06T11:47:32.451-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="CommitteeProfiles"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="tips"/><title type='text'>In Their Own Words: Philip</title><content type='html'>(Note: I remembering meeting and interacting with Philip while he was an undergraduate student leader at UCR. Honestly, I was kind of intimidated by him because he was a little intense and always highly organized. I knew I had to be very prepared when interacting with him. Ha! See, it's not always students intimidated by Admissions reps -- it works both ways! I got to know Philip as a UCSF student and then, of course, as a member of our admissions committee. I always appreciated his enthusiasm, attention to detail, and focus as a committee member. We've had many conversations about admissions, life, and the future -- and I'm glad that he's continuing his training at UCSF beyond the PharmD program. P.S. I'm not intimidated by him anymore. 😃)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWW3tdEGuVvD3MIrSPmBBUjwcWVf5x-r2N2hYmKic6i_lrv6REkEXSBDCyJVE6MaH8HejSbjp2R9fkDHjBpb9RFEjVjjP7YRK57AC-CBJIaqR7-XWyjjWnssiYxcOS8eXXTtgyCunJxhDrbt4vRuXvBswF6wvjSa-QyC4PYmLMAGhqLza1PMy2B8A9NM/s2719/DSC03059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2719" data-original-width="1604" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWW3tdEGuVvD3MIrSPmBBUjwcWVf5x-r2N2hYmKic6i_lrv6REkEXSBDCyJVE6MaH8HejSbjp2R9fkDHjBpb9RFEjVjjP7YRK57AC-CBJIaqR7-XWyjjWnssiYxcOS8eXXTtgyCunJxhDrbt4vRuXvBswF6wvjSa-QyC4PYmLMAGhqLza1PMy2B8A9NM/s320/DSC03059.jpg" width="189" /></a></div>Hometown: Chino Hills, CA Previous institution attended: University of California, Riverside Undergraduate Major: Biology Why did you apply to be a member of the Admissions Committee and what have you enjoyed the most? To be completely honest, one of the main reasons I applied to be a member of the Admissions Committee was out of my own curiosity. My involvement in my undergraduate pre-pharmacy organization had sparked my interest, and I wanted to confirm if everything I had heard about the admissions process was true. As it turns out, it was actually true, which ultimately validated the transparency of UCSF in its admissions procedures. Being a part of the admissions committee has also provided me with a wonderful opportunity to give back to the pharmacy community, fulfilling my desire to make a lasting impact on the future of the pharmacy profession. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed the chance to demystify the admissions process for myself. It has not only helped me overcome any imposter syndrome I may have had but has also significantly improved my ability to mentor other pre-pharmacy students. What surprised you most about UCSF’s admissions process? One aspect of UCSF's admissions process that surprised me the most was the level of thoroughness in the review process. It became evident that every applicant receives a comprehensive evaluation, and no detail on the application goes unnoticed. This meticulous approach to reviewing applicants was truly remarkable to witness. On a related note, I had always held the belief that UCSF was one of the few schools that genuinely embraced a holistic approach to reviewing applicants. To my delight, this belief was confirmed through my experience on the admissions committee. It was clear that UCSF places great value on considering each applicant as a whole person, taking into account various aspects -- beyond just academics. The combination of the rigorous evaluation process and the holistic approach made the admissions process at UCSF even more impressive, and reaffirmed my confidence in the transparency and fairness of their procedures. In your opinion, what are the most common mistakes applicants make? From my perspective, one of the most prevalent mistakes made by applicants is attempting to write what they believe the reviewers want to hear, rather than seizing the opportunity to genuinely showcase their true selves. As someone who paid significant attention to the personal statement and essay sections of the application, I can emphasize the importance of authenticity. As a reviewer, my primary interest lies in understanding what sets each applicant apart, their unique qualities, and their genuine passions. I am eager to delve into their personal journey and witness a profound sense of self-reflection. The personal statement serves as an exceptional platform for applicants to explore themselves, and I value individuals who can engage in deep introspection and convey their true essence. Therefore, one of the most common errors is when applicants deviate from their genuine selves in an attempt to cater to perceived expectations. It is vital for applicants to embrace the opportunity to present an authentic portrayal of who they are as individuals. By doing so, they can truly capture the attention of the reviewers and leave a lasting impression. What stands out to you on an application? Personally, what stands out to me on an application is when I come across candidates who have pursued entirely different careers or majors. While there's nothing wrong with following the direct pharmacy path (which is what I did), I find it incredibly intriguing and admirable when individuals decide to make a switch. I'm genuinely interested in understanding their reasons behind this transition and how it can bring diverse perspectives to UCSF, ultimately enriching our community. It takes bravery to embark on a different path, and I believe that such applicants contribute to making UCSF even stronger. What are your pet peeve(s) when interviewing an applicant or reviewing a file? (What drives you crazy?) One aspect that can be slightly bothersome during interviews or file reviews is when applicants tend to extend their responses for too long. While I truly appreciate thoughtful and detailed answers, it can sometimes lead to a loss of focus if the responses become excessively lengthy. Considering the limited time we have to cover all the questions, it would be helpful for applicants to be conscious of time constraints. By keeping your responses concise, we can ensure a smooth and efficient interview process. This allows us to thoroughly address all the necessary aspects while still leaving ample time for you to ask any questions you may have at the end. It's essential to strike a balance between expressing yourself fully and being mindful of time, as it enhances the overall interview experience for both the interviewer and the applicant. What characteristics are necessary in order to succeed in UCSF’s PharmD program? Resilience. You will often hear this word during pharmacy school, and it holds true. No matter how strong of a student you are, pharmacy school will have its downsides, whether academically, socially, or otherwise. It is a transformative journey, and you’ve got to be prepared to embrace the ups and downs. View the challenging moments as opportunities for personal growth and cherish the high points while they last. Remain present and avoid getting trapped in negative thoughts and setbacks. Remember to periodically check in with yourself. These were some of the most challenging years for me, but I genuinely believe that they made me a stronger individual. Do not hesitate to seek support from your academic advisors as they can be an amazing source of guidance through both the highs and lows. What tools or resources would you recommend to prospective applicants? If you're reading this right now, congratulations! You’ve found my suggestion. Take the time to explore this blog and discover the invaluable treasures it holds. You'll find a wealth of knowledge that will undoubtedly benefit you on your journey. Other things I recommend include networking with pharmacists and pharmacy students. Most of the people in this community are willing to help -- because that’s what pharmacy thrives on. Don’t be afraid to pick their brains and see them as opportunities to gain some valuable perspectives. What single piece of advice would&nbsp;you&nbsp;give to a prospective applicant? Don’t be afraid to be yourself and really pour your heart into those personal statements and essays. It’s one of the few opportunities you’ll have in the application to really show us who you are. Tell us a story and give us something that you’re proud of. Why do you think you were admitted into UCSF’s PharmD program? One of the reasons I think I was admitted into the program was because of my essays! I really appreciated that UCSF had additional essays, outside of just a personal statement, because it allowed me to speak about myself as an individual. It gave me a place to speak about the parts of me that I’m truly proud of. Another reason may have been my strong passion for leadership and pharmacy, which I made evident in my application. As the president of my undergraduate pre-pharmacy organization, I really found my passion (my "why") for pharmacy. What the profession needs is more leaders. Leaders who are able to look past the norm and take initiative for change. What do you do for fun? I like to go climbing/bouldering. I found that it was a good way to stay active, but more importantly keep my mind healthy amidst all the stress and chaos. It’s also been a really great way for me to make friends outside of pharmacy school!<o:p></o:p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/4432709230952517563/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=4432709230952517563' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/4432709230952517563'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/4432709230952517563'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2023/07/in-their-own-words-philip.html' title='In Their Own Words: Philip'/><author><name>Joel W. 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Let's Chat -- Virtually!</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0i8vth988-oAIxIZjQr1M7UbGEKZ1veh2InF2Sa89BoWBX35AuSDPEEXT15PWpoDzrNKw2X1UN-27sVL97gLJuqH2dDeG1QgVOXKzavAfEU5CWddMUueZv9qxMaMkM3TXH3Oz2jd-4MW1bTSE7jvaQcsaJ0vYZuqGOln9MkNqXeinAW8mJSR_dxT/s648/Edgar2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="648" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0i8vth988-oAIxIZjQr1M7UbGEKZ1veh2InF2Sa89BoWBX35AuSDPEEXT15PWpoDzrNKw2X1UN-27sVL97gLJuqH2dDeG1QgVOXKzavAfEU5CWddMUueZv9qxMaMkM3TXH3Oz2jd-4MW1bTSE7jvaQcsaJ0vYZuqGOln9MkNqXeinAW8mJSR_dxT/w200-h200/Edgar2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Working on your application and have questions? Need more information about our program? In addition to our on-going <a href="https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/09/working-on-your-application-we-are-here.html" target="_blank">Application Workshops</a>, we also have Zoom Drop-In Hours -- leading up to our December 1 Final Deadline.&nbsp; Our Admissions Coordinator, Edgar, will be available to answer your questions and provide guidance!&nbsp; Drop-in Zoom Link: <a href="https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/99872583737?pwd=eEdVL2lIKzViRnZKTXlJYnVqaTFkQT09">https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/99872583737?pwd=eEdVL2lIKzViRnZKTXlJYnVqaTFkQT09</a> Meeting ID:&nbsp; 998 7258 3737 Password: UCSF2023 Phone or Conference Room Password: 44654236September: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tuesday, September 20, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, September 20, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, September 27, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, September 27, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, September 29, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, September 29, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>October: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Thursday, October 6,&nbsp; 12pm - 2pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Wednesday, October 12, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 18, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Wednesday, October 26, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>November: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tuesday, November 1, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 1, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 10, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Wednesday, November 16, 12pm - 2pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, November 17, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 22, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 29, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li></ul>December: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Thursday, December 1, 10am - 12pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, December 1, 2pm - 4pm (Pacific Time)&nbsp;</li></ul></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/2715003020643175854/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=2715003020643175854' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/2715003020643175854'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/2715003020643175854'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/09/fall-2022-drop-in-hours-lets-chat.html' title='Fall 2022 Drop-in Hours. 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We are here to help!</title><content type='html'>Completing the PharmCAS application can seem like a daunting task. We are here to help! Join us for an Application Workshop where the following topics are covered:&nbsp; <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>General Admissions Information</li><li>Important Timelines</li><li>Admitted Students Profile</li><li>Completing the Application</li><li>Tackling UCSF Essay Questions</li><li>Avoiding Pitfalls</li><li>Characteristics of Successful Applicants</li></ul>While we'd love for you to join us for a live/interactive session, we know you may want to watch a video recording on your own time. A pre-recorded workshop can be <a href="https://ucsf.box.com/s/58qahfo944litwlmh6f6tmkh3z1zq8l9" target="_blank">accessed online</a>.Fall 2022 Workshop Dates: <ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Friday, September 23, 12pm - 1pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Monday, September 26, 4pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, September 29, 5pm - 6pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Friday, October 7, 12pm - 1pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, October 13, 4pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Friday, October 21, 12pm - 1pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, October 25, 4pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Monday, November 7, 4pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 15, 4pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Monday, November 21, 12pm - 1pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Tuesday, November 29, 4pm - 5pm (Pacific Time)</li><li>Thursday, December 1, 12pm - 1pm (Pacific Time)</li></ol> Pre-registration is required. To register, visit our Info Sessions <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/infosessions" target="_blank">website</a>.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBTNbgaP7U6APC21L3gkd2gIotKno6gNGvawttRGErYgGG906RQxMEix7yQO1SlzzYNg3B0Futy24JMQwWWXxbL60I3XS8hrLggPaw8kKTqSd4DRTfJr2GJfDzjU1SIeUjQ4FFM03P2g9rFgUej_C7yhDMmSGaQ5Mqocag0WSKBeAHETcHdCHlxNO/s300/Help.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="300" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBTNbgaP7U6APC21L3gkd2gIotKno6gNGvawttRGErYgGG906RQxMEix7yQO1SlzzYNg3B0Futy24JMQwWWXxbL60I3XS8hrLggPaw8kKTqSd4DRTfJr2GJfDzjU1SIeUjQ4FFM03P2g9rFgUej_C7yhDMmSGaQ5Mqocag0WSKBeAHETcHdCHlxNO/s1600/Help.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/6330807318594438880/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=6330807318594438880' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6330807318594438880'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6330807318594438880'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/09/working-on-your-application-we-are-here.html' title='Working on your application? 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This is a great way to: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get paired with your very own mentor(s) who will help you along your journey to pharmacy school</li><li>Gain personal insight on what it’s like to be a pharmacy student and work in the field</li><li>Attend&nbsp; quarterly events to network with other current and&nbsp; future pharmacy students </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKH8DU6F122bHlTCOXPwPuMZHcUGJ4e0u5EfEpVsHV17u0kJWtiSldkQGsITmASQqHQHzTlK69fy8R-yGjtXSgYF6PJdlTw7rjhxalgWeaOV8WOId2lnND5svv3y-PPCJMqUNbQJ9UWpuKOHDdyDThMYcyE3YmEPe4aSfT3Xy0WW7AVsxwI21WLcPD/s948/PhAMLI.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="948" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKH8DU6F122bHlTCOXPwPuMZHcUGJ4e0u5EfEpVsHV17u0kJWtiSldkQGsITmASQqHQHzTlK69fy8R-yGjtXSgYF6PJdlTw7rjhxalgWeaOV8WOId2lnND5svv3y-PPCJMqUNbQJ9UWpuKOHDdyDThMYcyE3YmEPe4aSfT3Xy0WW7AVsxwI21WLcPD/w320-h178/PhAMLI.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> For more information on PhAMLI, visit this <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iF6aNb0WGx_rMxv9bkfn4JA97v2FlauleVEqSHSTVsM/edit#slide=id.gfdcd354ae8_0_42" target="_blank">slide deck</a>. Applications are available <a href="https://forms.gle/4WTs2JbGpBGCvcQy7 " target="_blank">online</a>. (Deadline: November 1, 2022) Follow UCSF PhAMLI on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ucsfphamli/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! 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With the launch of the 2023 PharmD application on July 14, we are excited to announce a new deadline structure!&nbsp; In addition to a Final deadline of December 1, 2022, we also have established a Priority deadline of October 3, 2022.&nbsp; So what does this mean and how does it work?&nbsp; Let me explain... Priority Deadline: October 3, 2022: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We encourage applicants to use the Priority deadline as a target date when submitting your application to our program.&nbsp;</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows us time to resolve any application issues that arise. (You'd be surprised how many application issues surface. Often times, it results in a time-scramble where applicants end up running out of time to correct the issue.) Early submission allows more time to work with you in order to ensure your application is complete and ready for review!</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows for earlier notification of interview invitation.</li><li>Submitting your application by the Priority deadline allows for more scheduling flexibility should your pre-assigned interview date not work for you.&nbsp;</li></ul> Final Deadline: December 1, 2022 <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>All applications must be submitted by the Final deadline, including: PharmCAS application submitted, ALL college transcripts received by PharmCAS, and at least three letters of recommendation received by PharmCAS.&nbsp;</li></ul> Frequently Asked Questions: When does the application become available? The PharmCAS application launched on July 14. The UCSF Application Processing Fee portal launched on July 14.<div> </div><div>I'll try to submit my application by October 3, but if I miss the Priority deadline, can I still apply?</div><div>Yes, as long as you submit before the Final deadline of December 1.</div><div> </div><div>If I submit my application on December 1, and there are issues with my application, will you help me resolve the problems?</div><div>We always want to work with our applicants to make sure everything is in order; however, often times, our enemy is time. If there just simply isn't enough time to resolve problems, it may have a negative impact on your application submission.&nbsp; Can I submit my application after December 1? No. December 1 is the Final deadline. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgKRsNw2IANzYsdaAB94QR9bs_wrjUIh7in7pJpOTz4jx7rw9lMmfEnt5QqwDJFa-20uQpxh9LPvAwqafxJubJ98u2D127eeOjFPjwo8sd2Z88bVFpCHKipja1XoMj99uYP8bCB3OHgLyvhTQjsO4aTAD_5_-QV08R9YV6Bt2x3G1exsQ6bs9n3Ci/s1920/Deadlines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgKRsNw2IANzYsdaAB94QR9bs_wrjUIh7in7pJpOTz4jx7rw9lMmfEnt5QqwDJFa-20uQpxh9LPvAwqafxJubJ98u2D127eeOjFPjwo8sd2Z88bVFpCHKipja1XoMj99uYP8bCB3OHgLyvhTQjsO4aTAD_5_-QV08R9YV6Bt2x3G1exsQ6bs9n3Ci/s320/Deadlines.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> </div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/6678735631439766947/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=6678735631439766947' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6678735631439766947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6678735631439766947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/07/new-pharmd-deadline-structure.html' title='New PharmD Deadline Structure - for entry in summer 2023!'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgKRsNw2IANzYsdaAB94QR9bs_wrjUIh7in7pJpOTz4jx7rw9lMmfEnt5QqwDJFa-20uQpxh9LPvAwqafxJubJ98u2D127eeOjFPjwo8sd2Z88bVFpCHKipja1XoMj99uYP8bCB3OHgLyvhTQjsO4aTAD_5_-QV08R9YV6Bt2x3G1exsQ6bs9n3Ci/s72-c/Deadlines.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-6163135530038625230</id><published>2022-06-22T11:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2022-06-22T11:37:15.313-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Fall 2022 Pharmacy School Virtual Fair - Sign up today (free!)</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXLl1cTwZYIkXZcmwIBdy6AxCb16lRgAasb3daUwta9-Yqm3-UCaL4-C2Ec2vUjMaBjzrFXRpfKBEfLLM1mh35rNAnTKOqGt4hbDtddfa9IQLu88V7EjHevPfObUsTMWKJEFOk9l-FewTI3BLDhv2NM5xo4OyyPROkobszzQt80xd3Fw8n9Y0Z8QC/s660/82eb3900-7ca9-4932-a5b2-a5b7858030f5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="660" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXLl1cTwZYIkXZcmwIBdy6AxCb16lRgAasb3daUwta9-Yqm3-UCaL4-C2Ec2vUjMaBjzrFXRpfKBEfLLM1mh35rNAnTKOqGt4hbDtddfa9IQLu88V7EjHevPfObUsTMWKJEFOk9l-FewTI3BLDhv2NM5xo4OyyPROkobszzQt80xd3Fw8n9Y0Z8QC/w400-h181/82eb3900-7ca9-4932-a5b2-a5b7858030f5.png" width="400" /></a></div> UCSF School of Pharmacy representatives will be available to answer ALL your questions. Event:&nbsp;Pharmacy School Virtual Fair Date:&nbsp;Thursday, September 22, 2022 Time:&nbsp;7:00am - 4:00pm (PST) <a href="https://www.careereco.com/User/LogIn?ReturnUrl=%2fUser%2fFairRegistration%3ffairId%3db5b508b6-543a-41bd-92fe-ae190137c8e6&amp;fairId=b5b508b6-543a-41bd-92fe-ae190137c8e6" target="_blank">Sign-up today</a> (registration is free!) <div style="text-align: left;"> </div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/6163135530038625230/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=6163135530038625230' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6163135530038625230'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/6163135530038625230'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/06/fall-2022-pharmacy-school-virtual-fair.html' title='Fall 2022 Pharmacy School Virtual Fair - Sign up today (free!)'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEXLl1cTwZYIkXZcmwIBdy6AxCb16lRgAasb3daUwta9-Yqm3-UCaL4-C2Ec2vUjMaBjzrFXRpfKBEfLLM1mh35rNAnTKOqGt4hbDtddfa9IQLu88V7EjHevPfObUsTMWKJEFOk9l-FewTI3BLDhv2NM5xo4OyyPROkobszzQt80xd3Fw8n9Y0Z8QC/s72-w400-h181-c/82eb3900-7ca9-4932-a5b2-a5b7858030f5.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-5368787269777151391</id><published>2022-06-22T11:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2022-06-22T11:07:19.152-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="CommitteeProfiles"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="tips"/><title type='text'>In Their Own Words: Julia</title><content type='html'>(Note: Julia is so sharp. When she applied to be a member of the Admissions Committee, I was excited. I didn't know her well, but other colleagues had worked with her and had nothing but great things to say.&nbsp; During her interview to be on the committee, she stated "as a team member, I always like to come prepared so I can contribute" -- and that's exactly what she did as a committee member. She was ALWAYS thoroughly prepared and ready to contribute to the conversation. The advice she offers below is spot-on. I couldn't have said it better myself!) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjytyHQFpvOukkWj240t6GrFkUt7veTymN4KKjFfo_0wjVFCZK-nGr7J0TSh6mIFg82gXpkSP9-b9H5e1hkTbpVhLkNa_9sQcnJ4qjmpqxasnGASNgCc1ibMt-BErkZO_qTbXo8SDoGsVaf57OLSpjmZ0tbI9hMTawGYWidK38h3xLBL2stqWdQA_Ir/s4023/Julia%20Jones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4023" data-original-width="2639" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjytyHQFpvOukkWj240t6GrFkUt7veTymN4KKjFfo_0wjVFCZK-nGr7J0TSh6mIFg82gXpkSP9-b9H5e1hkTbpVhLkNa_9sQcnJ4qjmpqxasnGASNgCc1ibMt-BErkZO_qTbXo8SDoGsVaf57OLSpjmZ0tbI9hMTawGYWidK38h3xLBL2stqWdQA_Ir/s320/Julia%20Jones.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>Name: Julia Hometown: Oak Park, CA Previous Institution: UC Davis Undergraduate Major: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior Why did you apply to be a member of the Admissions Committee and what have you enjoyed the most? I applied to be a member of the Admissions Committee because of my passion and pride for the career of pharmacy and for UCSF. As a student, I feel that this is one of the most important ways that I can contribute to the future growth and success of our field. While being on the Admissions Committee, I enjoyed reading applications from such a wide variety of individuals with unique backgrounds. What surprised you most about UCSF’s admissions process? I was most surprised by the number of people who read a single application. For example, there are at least ten individuals involved in the initial screening, reading of the entire packet, interview portion, and final decisions on that application. It is incredible to see how holistic and multifaceted the UCSF admissions process is! In your opinion, what are the most common mistakes applicants make? The most common mistakes that applicants make is not painting a clear picture of “why pharmacy”. Without this information, it becomes more challenging to fully understand the applicant and their goals. We want to know why this field is your passion, and how your story has led you here! What stands out to you on an application? A unique personal statement always stands out to me on an application. With so many applications received, an interesting and well written personal statement is such a joy to read! This also helps us to better remember you and your story. Remember: a personal statement should never be a repeat of your resume. What impresses you about an application/applicant? I am always impressed when an applicant has direct pharmacy experience. This can come in many different forms, including pharmacy technician, pharmacy clerk, pharmacist shadowing, hospital volunteer, and more. This shows me that you have explored the career and have a good understanding of the importance of our role in healthcare. What are your pet peeve(s) when interviewing an applicant or reviewing a file? (What drives you crazy?) My pet peeve when reviewing an applicant file is reading letters of recommendation that are clearly disingenuous. When a letter writer does not actually know you or your personal characteristics, the letter often comes off as being “cookie cutter.” Unfortunately, it is surprisingly obvious when this is the case. Please, pick your letter writers wisely as this is a key time to shine in your application file! What characteristics are necessary in order to succeed in UCSF’s PharmD program? <ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Internal motivation: Pharmacy school is a big commitment of your time and energy. Especially in our lightening-speed curriculum, you have to take charge of your own learning. The students who are committed, motivated, and prepared often are the most successful!</li><li>Life-long learner: By pursuing a career in healthcare, you are signing up to be a life-long learner. Medicine is constantly evolving, and the needs of our patients are always changing. To be successful in the PharmD program and in your career, a drive to continue learning far beyond the classroom is a must.</li><li>Accepting of feedback: Being open to feedback is one thing but having a willingness to incorporate it is another. In UCSF’s PharmD program, we are surrounded by peers, professors, and preceptors who want to see us become the best version of ourselves. Part of this growing process is utilizing the great feedback received from others!</li></ol> What type of student makes the best fit? Students who make the best fit at UCSF are those who are leaders. UCSF is building individuals who will be the game-changers of our field! As we learn alongside trailblazers in healthcare, students who are prepared and excited to promote positive change fit seamlessly into our institution. What tools or resources would you recommend to prospective applicants? As a prospective applicant, reaching out to current pharmacy students can offer great insight into what your life may be like as a future pharmacy student. In addition, shadowing or talking with pharmacists can help you to explore the field and all that it has to offer. When it comes to your application, undergraduate support offices such as pre-health advising or a writing center can help you stay on track, complete all requirements, and work your personal statement into its final, perfect form. What single piece of advice would you give to a prospective applicant? My biggest piece of advice to prospective applicants is to think deeply about why you have chosen this career path and be able to articulate that honestly though your application. If you know your “why” and always keep that at the forefront of your efforts, you will succeed! Why do you think you were admitted into UCSF’s PharmD program? This is a great question and I’m not sure that I’ll ever know the answer! Perhaps, my strong academic background from UC Davis got me off on the right foot, and then my experiences in leadership and teamwork demonstrated my ability to work well alongside other UCSF students and faculty. I had some pharmacy experience and was, I think, able to clearly express why pharmacy is the career best fit for me and the big aspirations I have within the field!</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/5368787269777151391/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=5368787269777151391' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/5368787269777151391'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/5368787269777151391'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/06/in-their-own-words-julia_22.html' title='In Their Own Words: Julia'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjytyHQFpvOukkWj240t6GrFkUt7veTymN4KKjFfo_0wjVFCZK-nGr7J0TSh6mIFg82gXpkSP9-b9H5e1hkTbpVhLkNa_9sQcnJ4qjmpqxasnGASNgCc1ibMt-BErkZO_qTbXo8SDoGsVaf57OLSpjmZ0tbI9hMTawGYWidK38h3xLBL2stqWdQA_Ir/s72-c/Julia%20Jones.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-2751296958386556801</id><published>2022-03-30T11:21:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2022-03-30T11:27:00.668-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="post-bac"/><title type='text'>UCSF 2022-23 Pharmacy Post-Bac Program Application Now Open!</title><content type='html'>Considering a post-bac program? The application portal to UCSF's&nbsp;2022-23 Pharmacy Post-Bac Program is now open! (Deadline: May 15, 2022) Our unique 10-month pharmacy-focused program provides: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Two semesters of coursework in advanced science</li><li>Course lists tailored to enhance each student's academic profile</li><li>Opportunities for professional and personal development in a supportive environment</li><li>Preparation for professional school and the application process</li><li>Inter-professional engagement with medical and dental post-bac students</li><li>Small cohorts with individualized attention</li></ul> For more information, visit our <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/postbacc" target="_blank">website</a>! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvAXEwOHpfflP-Gj7wkha2ferEx2ewJ7VRJqrsCPouO7L-kui-GP2lYwokSOcJAm93ZirDGle-jEmEfMigvRVtD48mrKEDn2hp6fNy_TvePOIaz7F7uODlzRcAQv5z8Q3Rs9QhHxtIMWmRqETbTLeVaFYVqQXOjE5eRny-o6Pz5jIR696uWni1BAX/s1099/Post-Bac%20Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1099" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvAXEwOHpfflP-Gj7wkha2ferEx2ewJ7VRJqrsCPouO7L-kui-GP2lYwokSOcJAm93ZirDGle-jEmEfMigvRVtD48mrKEDn2hp6fNy_TvePOIaz7F7uODlzRcAQv5z8Q3Rs9QhHxtIMWmRqETbTLeVaFYVqQXOjE5eRny-o6Pz5jIR696uWni1BAX/w400-h258/Post-Bac%20Photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/2751296958386556801/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=2751296958386556801' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/2751296958386556801'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/2751296958386556801'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/03/ucsf-2022-23-pharmacy-post-bac-program.html' title='UCSF 2022-23 Pharmacy Post-Bac Program Application Now Open!'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvAXEwOHpfflP-Gj7wkha2ferEx2ewJ7VRJqrsCPouO7L-kui-GP2lYwokSOcJAm93ZirDGle-jEmEfMigvRVtD48mrKEDn2hp6fNy_TvePOIaz7F7uODlzRcAQv5z8Q3Rs9QhHxtIMWmRqETbTLeVaFYVqQXOjE5eRny-o6Pz5jIR696uWni1BAX/s72-w400-h258-c/Post-Bac%20Photo.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-5156838227522004612</id><published>2022-03-30T10:50:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2022-03-30T10:52:13.155-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="CommitteeProfiles"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="tips"/><title type='text'>In Their Own Words: Sam</title><content type='html'>(Note: I went back and looked at my notes from Sam's interview -- when he applied to be on the Admissions Committee. I wrote "Confident, engaging, and motivated!" These are probably the same characteristics his interviewers saw when he applied to our PharmD program.&nbsp; These characteristics were certainly evident during his service on the Admissions Committee. As he mentions below, Sam took several gap years before applying. I feel like this period of time allowed him to see candidates in a different light -- particularly those candidates that didn't follow a traditional path to pharmacy school.)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63UgllIiVXztCpgDcKdm-Fwtg0ddWg6nJQpEM3i2ptA3qbk7YvoUwzBf1d34kEc76zvuIWd24GgmWQ9yqSI_HBI3piD0genoF4LaJpgV-JOVNP6g0LtB0kuSJWbnQIjjqhjpbXxtkyPUt2KTfbC9lSFrK6QmgATDJy9LwwlP9KeWGQ8VHVT63eOlN/s1326/IMG_2684.CR2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63UgllIiVXztCpgDcKdm-Fwtg0ddWg6nJQpEM3i2ptA3qbk7YvoUwzBf1d34kEc76zvuIWd24GgmWQ9yqSI_HBI3piD0genoF4LaJpgV-JOVNP6g0LtB0kuSJWbnQIjjqhjpbXxtkyPUt2KTfbC9lSFrK6QmgATDJy9LwwlP9KeWGQ8VHVT63eOlN/s1326/IMG_2684.CR2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1315" data-original-width="1326" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63UgllIiVXztCpgDcKdm-Fwtg0ddWg6nJQpEM3i2ptA3qbk7YvoUwzBf1d34kEc76zvuIWd24GgmWQ9yqSI_HBI3piD0genoF4LaJpgV-JOVNP6g0LtB0kuSJWbnQIjjqhjpbXxtkyPUt2KTfbC9lSFrK6QmgATDJy9LwwlP9KeWGQ8VHVT63eOlN/w200-h198/IMG_2684.CR2.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63UgllIiVXztCpgDcKdm-Fwtg0ddWg6nJQpEM3i2ptA3qbk7YvoUwzBf1d34kEc76zvuIWd24GgmWQ9yqSI_HBI3piD0genoF4LaJpgV-JOVNP6g0LtB0kuSJWbnQIjjqhjpbXxtkyPUt2KTfbC9lSFrK6QmgATDJy9LwwlP9KeWGQ8VHVT63eOlN/s1326/IMG_2684.CR2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div> Name: Sam Hometown: Westminster, California Previous institutions attended: UC San Diego Undergraduate Major: General Biology Why did you apply to be a member of the Admissions Committee and what have you enjoyed the most? I applied to be on the admissions committee because I felt, as a “non-traditional” student, I would be able to provide a different perspective for future candidates. Also, I wanted to give back to UCSF because they chose me -- even though I didn’t have pharmacy experience, so I always felt that they looked at candidates holistically which I’m glad turned out to be true. What surprised you most about UCSF’s admissions process? I was surprised by how many people were involved in the admissions process. There’s staff, faculty of different fields of pharmacy (not just pharmacists) as well as students! It was great to see the collaboration and respect we all share when discussing candidates. What stands out to you on an application? Passion. It’s clear when reading the personal essays and during their interview how much a candidate did their due diligence to answer the big “why pharmacy” question. Pharmacy school is a big commitment, so when push comes to shove, I want to make sure they have that answer to rely on. What impresses you about an application/applicant? Gap years! As someone who took 4 gap years myself, I love learning how other candidates found their passion for pharmacy. However, on the flip side, I’m always impressed by students who apply during undergrad because I could never have done that. What are your pet peeve(s) when interviewing an applicant or reviewing a file? (What drives you crazy? My biggest pet peeves during an interview would be no eye contact or when they ask questions that can be found on a website. I always like to think of an interview as a two-way mirror or even better a casual conversation. We’re trying to get to know you, but at the same time, you should be getting to know us. Remember that you will be staying at least 3 years here so use this opportunity to ask those necessary questions. What characteristics are necessary in order to succeed in UCSF’s PharmD program? UCSF’s PharmD program brings out the best in us.&nbsp; To succeed, you must get out of your comfort zone. There are going to be a lot of new experiences that you have never participated in. At times, it’s going to be difficult and uncomfortable but that’s where the biggest growth occurs. Stay curious, driven, and rely on your cohort that’s also going through it with you. What tools or resources would you recommend to prospective applicants? The biggest resource is the people around you. Family, friends, mentors (including pharmacists!), counselors, literally anybody. Have them look at your personal statements or supplemental essays and give feedback. There is so much we can learn from others that we wouldn’t have ever thought about ourselves. Use their perspectives to help focus your own. What single piece of advice would you give to a prospective applicant? Take your time and don’t apply until you feel 100% ready. It’s understandable wanting to rush and complete everything as fast as possible but burnout is real. Take all the time you need to be the best applicant you can be. What do you do for fun? I love exploring! Whether it’s traveling to new countries, cities, or even new food places, I’m always looking for the next adventure. It’s also perfect because the Bay Area has so many options and new things popping up, there’s an endless number of things to do!&nbsp;&nbsp;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/5156838227522004612/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=5156838227522004612' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/5156838227522004612'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/5156838227522004612'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2022/03/in-their-own-words-sam-note-i-went-back.html' title='In Their Own Words: Sam'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63UgllIiVXztCpgDcKdm-Fwtg0ddWg6nJQpEM3i2ptA3qbk7YvoUwzBf1d34kEc76zvuIWd24GgmWQ9yqSI_HBI3piD0genoF4LaJpgV-JOVNP6g0LtB0kuSJWbnQIjjqhjpbXxtkyPUt2KTfbC9lSFrK6QmgATDJy9LwwlP9KeWGQ8VHVT63eOlN/s72-w200-h198-c/IMG_2684.CR2.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-8049991995003657172</id><published>2021-10-19T10:59:00.005-07:00</published><updated>2022-08-01T09:04:58.008-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="application"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="requirements"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="tips"/><title type='text'>3 or 4 Letters: The Dilemma </title><content type='html'>I'm often asked whether having four recommendation letters makes an applicant better than a applicant with only three letters.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj830NQRF3YQpLV7kD4bO4zN9k5Whw21QNf_SjCsoogHRfF898Rskiwq4uMLPLl02uyR1rvc5lqXcxY19xGBFDKnXxVk9yD0tBS65TX1Oo-4BVtQsstz4cZ4AWavL9mQZWnZ0zH_JHB_-I/s580/fournotthree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="580" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj830NQRF3YQpLV7kD4bO4zN9k5Whw21QNf_SjCsoogHRfF898Rskiwq4uMLPLl02uyR1rvc5lqXcxY19xGBFDKnXxVk9yD0tBS65TX1Oo-4BVtQsstz4cZ4AWavL9mQZWnZ0zH_JHB_-I/s320/fournotthree.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> First, stop comparing yourself to others. Second, stop comparing yourself to others. Third, stop comparing yourself to others. Let's unpack this often-asked question.... The facts: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-family: inherit;">We require at least three recommendation letters be RECEIVED (by PharmCAS) by the application deadline.</li><li style="font-family: inherit;">We do not accept letters outside of the PharmCAS application. All letters must be submitted through PharmCAS. PharmCAS includes helpful information on their <a href="https://www.pharmcas.org/application-instructions/evaluations" target="_blank">website</a>.</li><li style="font-family: inherit;">PharmCAS allows up to four recommendation letters as part of an individual's application.</li><li style="font-family: inherit;">If four letters are included in your application by the deadline, we will include all four letters in your file.</li><li style="font-family: inherit;">We leave it up to the applicant to decide their three (or four) recommenders. This is a decision you must make.</li><li>We won't accept a recommendation&nbsp;letter from a "Friend" or "Family Member".&nbsp;</li><li style="font-family: inherit;">Ultimately, it's the applicant's responsibility to make sure at least three letters are on file by the application deadline.&nbsp; A complete application, including at least three letters of&nbsp;recommendation, is the responsibility&nbsp;of the applicant. Don't jeopardize your application by assuming your references will submit letters on your behalf. You must follow-up. You must constantly check your application status in PharmCAS.&nbsp;</li><li style="font-family: inherit;">It would be helpful (but not required) to receive a letter from someone who could speak to your academic abilities. (After all, you are applying to an academic program.)</li><li style="font-family: inherit;">Recommendation letters are also called references. PharmCAS uses the term "Evaluators". It's all the same. I use these terms interchangeably.&nbsp;</li></ul> My thoughts: <ul style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><li>Recommendation letters are one piece of a very large puzzle. It's a very important piece, don't get me wrong (as I discussed in a <a href="https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2008/09/are-letters-of-recommendation-really.html" target="_blank">previous blog post</a>), but it's not the deciding factor in being successful in an admissions process.</li><li>We don't have a system that awards points (or extra credit!) for an applicant that has four letters, instead of three.</li><li>If an applicant has four letters, is that automatically better than an applicant who has three? Absolutely not. Again, absolutely not. For those in the back row: ABSOLUTELY NOT!</li><li>The content of the letters is most important to us. What are the references saying about the applicant? How well do they know them? Are the letters consistent? Do the letters add value to the application? Do the references validate what the applicant has said about themselves?</li><li>I often encourage applicants to include four references with their application. Not because it gives an applicant an advantage, but because I believe in taking advantage of an opportunity. The opportunity here is the ability to submit four references. Why only take three cookies if someone is offering four? (Yes, I love cookies.)</li><li>Some schools require very specific references -- such as a letter from a pharmacist. Maybe you don't know a pharmacist well, but you must submit a pharmacist reference to satisfy another school's requirement. Knowing the pharmacist's letter won't add much value to your application for all schools you are applying to, it could be beneficial&nbsp;to get a fourth letter to help compensate for the pharmacist's letter. (Note: UCSF does not require a letter from a pharmacist.)</li><li>Obsessing over four letters, when you only have three, is a waste of your time. Move on. Let it go (let it goo, let it goo, let it goooo.)&nbsp;</li></ul> Closing argument: I often use a courtroom example when explaining recommendation letters. Imagine you are a lawyer and arguing a case in a courtroom. You have the chance to call three (or four) witnesses to the stand to help support your case. Three very strong witnesses may be all you need. They provide detailed information. They are consistent in their testimony. They know the details of what happened. They add value to the case. They are credible witnesses.&nbsp; On the flipside, maybe one witness (or two, or three) are "weak". They aren't very convincing. Their memory is hazy. They aren't convincing. They don't add much value to the case. They don't know you very well. In this case, calling a fourth witness to the stand could certainly help your case.&nbsp; Case dismissed! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_Hl-iehW8Zk7Yg8WpU5189SLG4iO13eyOoDiuV0op3h1V07mp_TD7hKkuWLpmfXGDzjmFIBmY3J-VuYcXfcHsrEKdUzUi-l-8R0unTC8fNH4-TCKJcqYEXKp89PAh-OrTqHoGZD_jDE/s768/gavel16x9-768x432.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_Hl-iehW8Zk7Yg8WpU5189SLG4iO13eyOoDiuV0op3h1V07mp_TD7hKkuWLpmfXGDzjmFIBmY3J-VuYcXfcHsrEKdUzUi-l-8R0unTC8fNH4-TCKJcqYEXKp89PAh-OrTqHoGZD_jDE/w200-h113/gavel16x9-768x432.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/8049991995003657172/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=8049991995003657172' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8049991995003657172'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8049991995003657172'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2021/10/3-or-4-letters-dilemma.html' title='3 or 4 Letters: The Dilemma '/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj830NQRF3YQpLV7kD4bO4zN9k5Whw21QNf_SjCsoogHRfF898Rskiwq4uMLPLl02uyR1rvc5lqXcxY19xGBFDKnXxVk9yD0tBS65TX1Oo-4BVtQsstz4cZ4AWavL9mQZWnZ0zH_JHB_-I/s72-c/fournotthree.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-4601521426523479005</id><published>2021-10-04T16:28:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2023-07-20T16:47:09.531-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Finishing Up Those Prereqs!</title><content type='html'>"Can students still apply to your school while having some prerequisites in progress? I still need to take some courses to meet the course requirements to apply for your school." "I saw the deadline for UCSF pharmacy application, but if I still plan to take some of the pre requisites (during fall quarter and/or winter quarter and/or the following spring quarter) would I still be able to apply?" "I looked at the required academic pre-requisites. I realized that I don't have some of requirements satisfied when I submit the application.&nbsp; Will missing these two requirements greatly effect my eligibility for being accepted?" We get these types of questions a LOT. So I figured it was perfect for a blog entry. So, first, it's totally typical that applicants apply to our program with prerequisite requirements either in-progress or planned. In many cases -- both! They are currently enrolled in courses, and have future plans to enroll in courses after they submit their application. In fact, it's quite rare to receive an application and all prerequisite courses have been completed. Let me explain.... On your PharmCAS application, you'll list classes in three different ways: <ol style="text-align: left;"><li>ALL college-level courses in your past. (So everything you have a grade in and appears on a college transcript.) </li><li>ALL college courses you are currently enrolled in when you submit your application by the deadline. (So this will likely be fall term classes) </li><li>ALL future/planned college courses you expect to take after you submit your application, but before you start our PharmD program the following summer. (So this is likely winter and/or spring courses.) These courses/plans can certainly change, but you'll still want to at least list courses that you think you'll be taking --&nbsp; so we can see that you have a realistic plan. Listing a tentative course lets us know you have a plan to complete the requirement before starting our program. Otherwise if you leave it completely blank, we could assume that you haven’t completed the requirement with no future plans to complete it. Does that make sense? In other words, give us something to work with. 😊&nbsp;&nbsp;If admitted, we'll provide you with instructions on how to update us on any changes you listed on your application.</li></ol><div>Easy-breezy, right? We do indicate this, in very general terms on our <a href="https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/reqs/academic" target="_blank">prerequisite webpage</a>:&nbsp; <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-26Tnc4zpka6UD9prhzL9oAVKjU-g6rse3G77ZKlQVAuFQUsBFUkVWpTzqe3BeAW6Q5kymoWu0YWcc1al-CmceU3w_Flw3SBSTU3irzBAEfmUZumw2WVpEbY1sC2bcPNvPvLXVlqwJ0/s1272/coursework.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="1272" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-26Tnc4zpka6UD9prhzL9oAVKjU-g6rse3G77ZKlQVAuFQUsBFUkVWpTzqe3BeAW6Q5kymoWu0YWcc1al-CmceU3w_Flw3SBSTU3irzBAEfmUZumw2WVpEbY1sC2bcPNvPvLXVlqwJ0/w320-h118/coursework.JPG" width="320" /></a> <div style="text-align: left;">In a nutshell: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Do prerequisite requirements have to be completed before I submit the application? No. </li><li>Can I take prerequisite classes after I submit the application? Yes. </li><li>Must I finish prerequisite requirements before I start UCSF's PharmD program? Yes. </li><li>I got admitted! Can I roll into UCSF's PharmD program and still be working on that last prereq class when the PharmD program starts... I promise I'll finish it while also juggling the PharmD curriculum... it's only a public speaking class... huh?&nbsp; Nope. No. No. No.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/4601521426523479005/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=4601521426523479005' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/4601521426523479005'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/4601521426523479005'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2021/10/finishing-up-those-prereqs.html' title='Finishing Up Those Prereqs!'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-26Tnc4zpka6UD9prhzL9oAVKjU-g6rse3G77ZKlQVAuFQUsBFUkVWpTzqe3BeAW6Q5kymoWu0YWcc1al-CmceU3w_Flw3SBSTU3irzBAEfmUZumw2WVpEbY1sC2bcPNvPvLXVlqwJ0/s72-w320-h118-c/coursework.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-8392403690296239881</id><published>2021-10-04T12:06:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2021-10-04T12:55:39.159-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="CommitteeProfiles"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="tips"/><title type='text'>In Their Own Words: Winter</title><content type='html'>(Note: I remember reading Winter's opening line from one of her admissions essays: "At birth, uniqueness was thrust upon me. With a name like "Winter" in the arid desert of Arizona, how could I not stand out?"&nbsp; I've always loved and appreciated bold opening statements. It just sets the reader up for a strong essay by a confident applicant. Winter joined the Admissions Committee during the pandemic -- so much of her work has been conducted remotely. Winter's confidence, and friendliness, was key in helping convey the UCSF culture through remote interviews. As an out-of-state student, Winter brings a unique -- and much welcomed -- perspective to our admissions process.) Name: Winter Hometown: Queen Creek, Arizona Previous institutions attended: Arizona State University Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry and Psychology<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1QjrDH_0z1t0V0mx7DJ9kRLICUDnPfgfszpbGnjEzMjclP0m1j9BVhRkI1y8gdOyFMy3r6o80eBPNrVGOKWXN7J6KMudSh0wc9c6KDfNp_Fyufq-5-x8JbQhKrihSX5ighBtRekKRT8/s1149/Winter.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="971" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1QjrDH_0z1t0V0mx7DJ9kRLICUDnPfgfszpbGnjEzMjclP0m1j9BVhRkI1y8gdOyFMy3r6o80eBPNrVGOKWXN7J6KMudSh0wc9c6KDfNp_Fyufq-5-x8JbQhKrihSX5ighBtRekKRT8/w169-h200/Winter.jpg" width="169" /> </a></div><div> Why did you apply to be a member of the Admissions Committee and what have you enjoyed the most? Being a member of the Admissions Committee was an interest of mine ever since I went through the admissions process. One of my career interests is academia and a huge portion of higher education is admitting new students. I was interested in the entire process of admissions and even volunteered to give tours and host Interview Day Student Chat Rooms during my first year. Since becoming a member of the Admissions Committee, I have enjoyed working with other members of the committee and interviewing prospective students. This experience has given me a new perspective on the variety of students pursuing pharmacy as a career. What surprised you most about UCSF’s admissions process? The amount of time, and care, members of the Admissions Committee give to each applicant surprised me (in a good way!) UCSF truly values each applicant, and reviews them holistically and completely. In your opinion, what are the most common mistakes applicants make? I think applicants can try to be someone that they’re not. Applicants may have met different UCSF students at various pre-pharmacy events and perceive a specific student as the "UCSF model". There is no perfect pharmacy student and there is no perfect UCSF pharmacy student. What stands out to you on an application?</div><div>To me, strong personal essays stand out on an application. When I can feel the emotion in these essays, an application builds in dimensionality. I no longer feel like I’m reading an application, but meeting a person. What impresses you about an application/applicant? I am impressed when I see growth on an application. Applicants that are willing to own up to mistakes they may have made during their undergraduate career, or in their personal lives, and discuss the steps they have taken to grow from this experience shows maturity. What are your pet peeve(s) when interviewing an applicant or reviewing a file? (What drives you crazy?) It drives me crazy when I feel like applicants haven’t fully prepared their application before submission -- or prepped for their interview. I don’t believe that there should be grammar and spelling mistakes in applicant’s personal essays -- there is plenty of time to prepare an application! Applicants should put their best foot forward by having many eyes on their essays before submission so these mistakes are caught. In interviews, applicants should know why they want to be a pharmacist or why they want to attend UCSF, in particular. If applicants are caught off-guard by questions like these, it makes me think they probably aren’t that passionate about being a pharmacist or attending this program. What characteristics are necessary in order to succeed in UCSF’s PharmD program? Some characteristics necessary to succeed in UCSF’s PharmD program are: curiosity, passion for the field, resiliency, and empathy. UCSF’s PharmD curriculum can be very challenging, at times, but with passion for pharmacy and resiliency, you can succeed in the curriculum. What tools or resources would you recommend to prospective applicants? For one, I used Joel’s blog (and if you’re reading this, you are too!) to get background on UCSF and the admissions process as I was applying. I also used the UCSF website and other pharmacy students at different institutions who interviewed at various pharmacy schools to get a strong background on the process before I submitted my application and attended interviews. These are all great resources! I would also suggest using your mentors at your undergraduate institution or your current workplace to review your application materials and practice interview questions. If you are in a pre-pharmacy club with an advisor or work with a pharmacist, those individuals have gone through an interview and admissions process before, so they are fantastic resources in making sure you put your best foot forward during the application process. What single piece of advice would you give to a prospective applicant? Be yourself. UCSF is not looking for pharmacy robots that know how to answer questions with generic responses. We want to get to know you! What do you do for fun? Since I’m still new to the Bay Area, I am still exploring. I find fantastic new restaurants, coffee shops, and hiking trails every week! I have a dog so my ideal free day is a morning coffee (+ a puppachino for my pup!) and hike. In the evenings, I like to unwind by streaming TV shows or movies -- my favorites are thrillers! </div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/8392403690296239881/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=8392403690296239881' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8392403690296239881'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8392403690296239881'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2021/10/in-their-own-words-winter.html' title='In Their Own Words: Winter'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1QjrDH_0z1t0V0mx7DJ9kRLICUDnPfgfszpbGnjEzMjclP0m1j9BVhRkI1y8gdOyFMy3r6o80eBPNrVGOKWXN7J6KMudSh0wc9c6KDfNp_Fyufq-5-x8JbQhKrihSX5ighBtRekKRT8/s72-w169-h200-c/Winter.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-3072039639934969343</id><published>2021-08-11T11:27:00.005-07:00</published><updated>2021-08-11T11:51:59.296-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="CommitteeProfiles"/><title type='text'>In Their Own Words: Mari</title><content type='html'>(Note: I loved having Mari on the Admissions Committee. She was so committed to making sure each applicant who she interviewed and reviewed got a fair shot in the process. Those that were lucky enough to meet her through the interview process found her to be caring and funny -- two qualities that really define her personality. Below she mentions "meaningful experiences" several times. Through the admissions process, she was always a champion of those candidates that brought these types of meaningful experiences to the table. Yay, Mari!) <div class="MsoPlainText"> Name: Mari<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> Hometown: Livermore, CA<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> Previous institutions attended: UC San Diego, Las Positas Community College<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry &amp; Cell Biology&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> </div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZqgzgjs7ARk91TdRFwJijeIVx2S7Wo8KYO687aQ3vdOmfvzdvFG-kxdhQ_cosiDVCepFNVGMuy5dASPnXsh7_0sIxWc55pe_lMZQaeMccrIDYG-LA6akAdMZ5R0HWOsjtBRHJEaO6ZU/s1600/47389739_10156926775476340_8472880730135855104_o.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="318" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZqgzgjs7ARk91TdRFwJijeIVx2S7Wo8KYO687aQ3vdOmfvzdvFG-kxdhQ_cosiDVCepFNVGMuy5dASPnXsh7_0sIxWc55pe_lMZQaeMccrIDYG-LA6akAdMZ5R0HWOsjtBRHJEaO6ZU/s200/47389739_10156926775476340_8472880730135855104_o.jpg" width="142" /></a>Why did you apply to be a member of the Admissions Committee and what have you enjoyed the most?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> I’m interested in a career path in Academia, and understand that admissions play an integral role in the students that eventually attend the school. Plus, I’ve always been curious about the behind-the-scenes magic that goes on - especially since UCSF has the MMIs, which is certainly a non-traditional component of interviewing. What surprised you most about UCSF’s admissions process?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> When Joel says that the admission committee looks at the whole applicant, he really means it! In your opinion, what are the most common mistakes applicants make?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> I think many applicants are too busy trying to say the “right thing” rather than giving us answers with content that really tell us who you are as a person. We don’t want to hear the “buzzwords” that everyone gives us - we want to know about YOUR story and YOUR motivations. What stands out to you on an application?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> While this is also common advice for undergraduate applications, I feel that having 1-2 meaningful jobs/extracurriculars/experiences is much better than having a gazillion different activities. Another thing that makes an application stand out is when an applicant has 1-2 meaningful jobs/extracurriculars that they believe in. It’s easy to tell when a person is truly passionate about these experiences because it really comes out when they’re speaking or writing about it, and doing so will really make you stand out. What impresses you about an application/applicant?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> One thing that really impresses me are applicants who aren’t afraid to admit that they have a growth area or that they’ve failed, and have shown resilience despite these hurdles. What are your pet peeve(s) when interviewing an applicant or reviewing a file? (What drives you crazy?)</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> It drives me crazy when people have generic responses for certain questions. For example, nearly early every pharmacy school will ask you some form of the question, “Why do you want to be a pharmacist?”.&nbsp; If you answer, “Well, I want to help people.” I believe you may have sold yourself short. Physicians, teachers, firefighters, (and the list goes on and on) all help people, so why pharmacy? These questions are designed for you to shine, so be thoughtful about questions which may seem ‘basic’. What characteristics are necessary in order to succeed in UCSF’s PharmD program?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> I think students who are passionate, proactive, and flexible will do well at UCSF. I find that my classmates who really put their energy into work that they truly care about really get the most out of the UCSF experience. Everyone at UCSF wants to help you, but no one will hand you anything on a platter - be proactive and don’t be afraid to reach out for these experiences. Last but not least, every day is different, and the UCSF SOP is very open to change; if you’re not good at adapting or rolling with the punches, it may be a tough program. What tools or resources would you recommend to prospective applicants?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> One resource that I finds very underutilized is often people! The best way to learn about a program is by talking to people - current students, faculty, alumni. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to find out whether a program is really the best fit for you! Remember, while a school is interviewing you, you are also interviewing the school. What single piece of advice would you give to a prospective applicant?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> Be authentic &amp; thoughtful - you should take your interview and written application as your time to shine! Why do you think you were admitted into UCSF’s PharmD program?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> To be honest, I’m still not so sure! My grades in undergrad were just ok. However, I am an older student, with some interesting life experiences, so I feel that I may have brought a unique perspective to the class. What do you do for fun?</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> I am a self-proclaimed eatie,* so I love to go out with the hubby and try out new restaurants/foods, and watch food shows on Netflix (Chef’s Table &amp; Samurai Gourmet, anyone?). There’s a lot to explore in San Francisco, so it’s always fun to walk around when Karl the Fog isn’t visiting. I also like to knit/cross stitch (and yes, I also have 3 cats). *Per Urban dictionary:&nbsp;</div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoPlainText"> Eatie: An&nbsp;aficionado&nbsp;of the act of eating and a celebrant of tasty food. The food need not be&nbsp;gourmet, have&nbsp;specialized&nbsp;preparation, nor scientific combinations, but simply be satisfying.<o:p></o:p></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/3072039639934969343/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=3072039639934969343' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/3072039639934969343'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/3072039639934969343'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2019/04/in-their-own-words-mari.html' title='In Their Own Words: Mari'/><author><name>Joel W. Gonzales</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03211537555378658208</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXnFz_9-MNyir5wlSJ-Z8T37Ysqgp9lluHHEmiLKWerPjQBrbvGxTv-7X1R7VQjDj5357JczrB9P5TCs4h9MfZYvSj2lXjt5eIHbPqaUhkl0I1hCcEWGj-apLt0Rp3F4Giz-B8U3W0doZI5XZJgpHWgI1VVH_78fmXLgYlTe4_KMTLNHs/s220/RS37136_20240916_-255.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZqgzgjs7ARk91TdRFwJijeIVx2S7Wo8KYO687aQ3vdOmfvzdvFG-kxdhQ_cosiDVCepFNVGMuy5dASPnXsh7_0sIxWc55pe_lMZQaeMccrIDYG-LA6akAdMZ5R0HWOsjtBRHJEaO6ZU/s72-c/47389739_10156926775476340_8472880730135855104_o.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758762467531784311.post-8426225635524395585</id><published>2021-08-11T11:19:00.005-07:00</published><updated>2021-08-11T11:56:28.751-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Join us online this fall! Register for the Virtual Pharmacy School Fair now!</title><content type='html'>Once again, we will be participating in the national Virtual Pharmacy School Fair, sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Virtual Pharmacy School Fair &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Wednesday, September 22, 2021 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7am - 4pm (PST)This is a great opportunity to meet us and ask: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>questions about the program</li><li>questions about applying to UCSF</li><li>questions about the application itself</li></ul>And the best part -- you don't even have to get dressed up!&nbsp; Oh, and registration is TOTALLY FREE!&nbsp; To register, click the logo below.&nbsp; <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=6257604c-bbbc-480b-8e68-acc2011797a4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="660" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQ-2eFwJsjImvYQd1JMZ9Yudbbkpm2-POorcKBzGT4Y4Ds0F3oXCYe6ezHfAvL7A4FbsCKM_T7Qtfc5SP1OI1szgIfUbfh6yyrpiwFWzP8QT6La0-5FCUgcsUIXmQKbRzmoY1HBdeepE/w400-h181/Virtual+Pharmacy+Fair+2021.png" width="400" /></a></div> </content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/feeds/8426225635524395585/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7758762467531784311&postID=8426225635524395585' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8426225635524395585'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7758762467531784311/posts/default/8426225635524395585'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://pharmdadmissions.ucsf.edu/2021/08/join-us-online-this-fall-register-for.html' title='Join us online this fall! 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