CEDARVILLE.EDU/PHARMD DECIDE cedarville.edu/PharmD DOCTOR OF PHARMACY PROGRAM
PHARMACY EXCELLENCE REDEFINED Over the years, pharmacists, healthcare’s “medication experts,” have often been among the leading innovators in healthcare. In today’s rapidly changing healthcare landscape, we again see pharmacists taking on new, strategic roles to improve the health of their patients. While many still oversee preparing and dispensing of medications, others now work side by side with physicians, applying their medical knowledge to promote optimal health outcomes. Others meet regularly with those suffering from chronic illnesses, assessing the safety and effectiveness of the treatment plan and recommending alternatives as well as dietary or lifestyle changes to improve health. Another group collaborates with genetic scientists to develop strategies to improve drug effectiveness by using our growing understanding of the human genome. And still others positively influence public health, analyzing statistics and policies to ensure that healthcare dollars are invested in the most effective way. At Cedarville, we will equip you to serve in any of these roles. We’ll also challenge you to envision newways to serve those in need! We will provide you with a distinct pharmacy education, one that is Christ-centered, patient-focused, and future-oriented. Make plans today to visit our school! We would love to meet you and have you see what God is doing here. We welcome the opportunity to help you explore how you can become a part of our exciting program! GAYLE WILKEN Director of Graduate Recruitment - Residential Healthcare Programs 937-766-8000 awilken@cedarville.edu
CHRIST-CENTERED Imagine a pharmacy school where: Your classmates share your faith in Christ and actively encourage your daily walk with Him. Your professors open each class with prayer, integrate scriptural truth into the classes they teach, and model Christ in their daily lives. You may attend a vibrant chapel service each day, featuring exuberant worship and some of the nation’s best Bible teachers. You can enjoy small-group Bible studies to dig deeply into God’s Word, experience genuine Christian fellowship, and receive emotional support when times are tough. You have countless opportunities to serve those in need, addressing their health challenges and also pointing them to Christ. You’ll graduate from Cedarville University not just as an exceptional pharmacist, but as a believer stronger in your faith, equipped to make an impact for Christ in the lives of others and in your profession.
PATIENT-FOCUSED Approximately a third of your curriculum is designed to give you experiences outside the classroomwhere you will engage with patients and learn how to serve themwith Christlike compassion. Each of your pharmacy practice faculty members is actively involved in some aspect of pharmacy practice and brings insights from their current experiences to enrich your classroom discussions. You will also spend several hours eachweek in a pharmacy practice setting, observing and learning from your preceptor. Year 1 – Your first year of pharmacy school will involve a community pharmacy focus, giving you a “behind the counter” view of the important role that a pharmacist fills in his or her community. Year 2 – Your second year will focus on institutional pharmacy, enabling you to work under pharmacists in hospitals or clinics, opening your eyes to the direct and indirect patient care opportunities in those facilities. Year 3 – Your third year will expand your patient understanding to include the “underserved,” patients outside of traditional healthcare whom you will serve in charitable pharmacies, free clinics, and community centers. Year 4 – Your patient-care focus will culminate with a series of nine, monthlong rotations in community, healthcare systems, and specialty settings, enabling you to apply and refine the information and skills you have gained over the previous three years of instruction. Additionally, you’ll be able to volunteer for a variety of other opportunities to enhance your patient service skills. Our active student organizations regularly sponsor service events. Plus, Cedar Care Village Pharmacy, our University-affiliated local pharmacy, also serves as a practice site where you can gain valuable patientfocused experience while working with some of the latest innovative practice models.
Our students have completed clinical rotations with nationally recognized healthcare providers:
CONTEMPORARY CURRICULUM Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge, experiences, attitudes, and skills you will need to excel as a pharmacist upon graduation. Electives enable you to develop expertise in specific areas of interest. Evaluated annually by our faculty and updated to address contemporary trends in scientific discovery as well as pharmacy practice, the curriculum also meets the rigorous academic standards of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Delivered in a modular format, you will find that this focused approach enhances your ability to master the content covered in each course. FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR Fall Semester PHAR-6110 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice PHAR-6111 Research Design and Methodology Module PHAR-6112 Introduction to Self-Care Module PHAR-6121 Pharmacy Practice Lab I PHAR-6130 Medicinal Biochemistry Module PHAR-6131 Pharmaceutical Sciences Module PHAR-6171 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Spring Semester PHAR-6122 Pharmacy Practice Lab II PHAR-6132 Integrated Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Module PHAR-6134 Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics Module PHAR-6135 Medical Informatics Module PHAR-6136 Introduction to Bioethics Module PHAR-6137 Pharmacogenomics, Immunology and Immunotherapy Module PHAR-6172 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR Fall Semester PHAR-6240 Biomedical Sciences Module PHAR-6241 Renal Module PHAR-6242 Gastrointestinal Module PHAR-6243 Cardiovascular Module I PHAR-6244 Cardiovascular Module II PHAR-6260 Patient Care and Safety PHAR-6273 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Spring Semester PHAR-6261 Respiratory Module PHAR-6262 Infectious Disease Module I PHAR-6263 Infectious Disease Module II PHAR-6264 Endocrinology Module PHAR-6265 Women’s and Men’s Health Module PHAR-62XX Electives THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR Fall Semester PHAR-7342 Law and Legal Affairs Module PHAR-7343 Misc. Topics and Special Populations Module PHAR-7351 Neurology and Psychiatry Module PHAR-7352 Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care Module PHAR-7375 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience PHAR-73XX Electives Spring Semester PHAR-7345 Advanced Medical Informatics PHAR-7346 Advanced Bioethics PHAR-7348 Research Seminar PHAR-7353 Leadership and Business PHAR-7355 Capstone PHAR-7376 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience PHAR-73XX Electives FOURTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences The final year of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum involves a series of advanced pharmacy practice rotations in diverse pharmacy settings. You will select these experiences in consultation with your pharmacy faculty advisor and experiential program staff. If your previous collegiate experience did not include Bible courses (Old and New Testament literature and theology), you’ll also take BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study. You will find that this 3 semestercredit, online course, typically taken in the summer, will expand your understanding of the Scriptures as well as how your faith should influence your work as a pharmacist. Electives The doctoral curriculum includes six electives that will enable you to expand your knowledge of pharmacy or deepen your understanding of a specific aspect of the profession. Areas of specialization include: Advanced Clinical Practice/Pharmacotherapy Care of the Underserved/ Global Health Entrepreneurship/Practice Management Industry and Sciences
I wanted to attend a pharmacy school with a Christian curriculum to understand how to represent Christ well as a pharmacist. One of the highlights of my academic journey was taking a Bible course over the summer, which helped me understand how my profession fits into God’s plan for mankind. I cherish my training here at Cedarville because I believe it is developing me into a skilled healthcare professional and a better ambassador for Christ. — ARRAH ATEM-TAMBE PharmD ’21 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Research fuels advances in the pharmacy profession. Consequently, even though most of our graduates will not pursue roles as full-time researchers, we believe that involvement in research enriches our students and equips them to excel as healthcare professionals. Through the course Research Design andMethodology, one of your first courses in the doctoral curriculum, you will be assigned to work with a faculty member and three classmates to conduct a three-year research project. In addition to learning how to read and evaluate scientific literature, applying research methods, and developing critical thinking skills, you will learn to work as a teamwhile being mentored by your lead faculty researcher. You will also have the opportunity to present your research in the School at the annual research symposium, at professional conferences through poster presentations, and, if selected, in peerreviewed professional journals. These experiences have enabled many of our graduates to obtain highly regarded residencies and research fellowships across the nation. The School’s research efforts have been recognized regionally and nationally, including student awards, top finishes in student research competitions, and faculty awards, for their publications and scholarly activity. Some students work as paid research assistants in the School of Pharmacy. These research assistant positions include assisting our professors who have research grants or working for the Center for Pharmacy Innovation. All of these efforts are focused on discovering new disease-fighting therapies, improving patient care, or advancing the profession of pharmacy. Research topics have included: Opioid Pilot Project from the National Association of County and City Health Officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NACCHO/CDC Opioid Pilot Project) An observational study to compare the effectiveness of implementing a motivational interviewing-based decision tool on childhood vaccination rates Use of protein-based molecules including monoclonal antibodies aimed at promoting a balanced approach to blood vessel survival in patients with vascular impairments A simulated patient experience to improve pharmacy student empathy for patients on hemodialysis The antiproliferative and apoptotic effects of apigenin on glioblastoma cells Luteolin decreases epidermal growth factor receptor-mediated cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in glioblastoma cell lines
STUDENTORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Early immersion in the profession assures greater success later in one’s career. Every PharmD student has a cross-cultural experience during the third year. Cedarville PharmD students have worked at: Union Rescue Mission, Los Angeles Christian Community Health Fellowship World Gospel Mission, Honduras Medical Ministry International, Jamaica Solid Rock International, Dominican Republic We are also developing partnerships in: India (Alpha Ministries) Bangladesh (Memorial Christian Hospital) Swaziland (The Luke Commission) Additionally, student groups meet throughout each semester and invite speakers to discuss career planning, clinical concepts, or policy/advocacy in pharmacy. They also organize local service projects, participate in health fair screenings, educate patients on medications and various health concerns, and travel to the state capitol to meet with representatives about pharmacy-related issues. We focus on transforming lives, both the lives of our students and the patients they serve. We believe that an exceptional pharmacy education coupled with intentional discipleship in Christ results in graduates who are outstanding Kingdom ambassadors. We seek to produce well-equipped graduates who have been transformed into highly sought-after, practice-ready pharmacists who lavish the love of Christ on a world that desperately needs to hear the Good News. — JEFFREY A. BATES, PharmD, FMPA Dean, School of Pharmacy Participation in Cross-Cultural Medical Missions Trips 100%
ENTERPRISING EARN YOUR PharmD AND ONLINE MBA AT THE SAME TIME Many pharmacists work in management or develop their own businesses. This dual degree option equips professional pharmacists for business and executive responsibilities. PharmD students who pursue the online MBA are required to complete three business prerequisites as well as a statistics course in prepharmacy. Students in the dual programmay take MBA courses as PharmD electives. Select pharmacy courses are MBA substitutes, thus reducing the total number of credits and cost you would incur if the degree was earned separately. PHARMACY INNOVATION CENTER The Center for Pharmacy Innovation seeks to identify creative solutions, provide educational initiatives, and promote patient advocacy that positively impact patients and expand the pharmacist’s role as part of a collaborative healthcare team. As a pharmacy student, you will hear regularly from Center-sponsored guest presenters and faculty innovators as they share insights from their research, empowering you to see into the future of healthcare. Additionally, depending upon your interest and available positions, you can intern with these pioneers, gaining firsthand experience as an innovator while earning a part-time income. For additional information about current initiatives, go to cedarville.edu/pharmacyinnovation or contact Dr. Justin Cole, Director, at jwcole@cedarville.edu.
FUTURE-ORIENTED The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that healthcare occupations will addmore jobs through 2028 “than any of the other occupational groups” (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 4, 2019). Fueled by an aging population and increased demand for healthcare, future opportunities for pharmacists abound. However, instead of serving primarily in a dispensing role, pharmacists now serve patients directly: Accompanying physicians on their daily hospital rounds Working as vital members of the healthcare team in emergency departments Counseling patients regarding fitness and diet as well as their medications What will healthcare look like in the future? Only God knows. However, we intend to influence the future of pharmacy practice and the medications of tomorrow. Our Center for Pharmacy Innovation leads this initiative by bringing guest presenters to the School and sponsoring research projects for faculty and students. Additionally, our faculty actively forge relationships with some of the leading innovators in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical industry, leading to field trips, internships, grants, and collaborative initiatives. One immediate benefit of this approach has been the extremely high employment rate for our graduates seeking pharmacy positions.
COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS We recognize that as a Cedarville pharmacy student you expect to graduate with your Doctor of Pharmacy degree, deepen your love for Christ, obtain your pharmacy license, and obtain a position as an effective pharmacist. Consequently, we take a very intentional approach to your pharmacy education, including: Small classes (average of 45) to help you develop close relationships and learning effectively A modular approach to the curriculum, enabling you to focus on fewer courses each semester and master the information from a human systems approach Frequent assessments and regular academic monitoring so that you have a clear understanding of your progress and we can offer the assistance you need to be successful Close relationships with your professors through regular meetings with your faculty advisor, collaboration on research projects, serving together in ministries, or connecting at social events sponsored by the school Regular opportunities to grow spiritually through optional daily chapel services, smallgroup Bible studies, praying with classmates or faculty, and serving those in need An emphasis on academic collaboration, not competition, resulting in your classmates helping and encouraging you, not competing against you Attentive pharmacy experiential program team members who work with you to prepare you for your practice sites, coordinate the assigned locations, and provide the support you need to make the most of your pharmacy practice experiences Regular, relevant comprehensive assessments that, coupled with the required NAPLEX review your fourth year, equip you to pass the national licensing examination A comprehensive, co-curricular professional development program that enriches your education through relevant speakers and experiences plus the personal tools you will need to flourish in the profession An active career preparation team that helps you identify God’s leading in your life, provides opportunities for you to build your personal network of professional contacts, and connects you with potential employers
FULLY ACCREDITED On July 11, 2016, Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy was granted full accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This makes Cedarville one of 144 professional pharmacy schools in the nation, and the only one in the Dayton, Ohio, area. 2020 Residency Match Rate 92.3% (second-highest in the nation)
AN AFFORDABLE DEGREE Knowing the financial investment you are making to earn your Doctor of Pharmacy, we work hard to make your education affordable. Cedarville University is committed to providing an outstanding education at a competitive cost (one of the lowest-cost private pharmacy schools in the nation). Additionally, generous scholarships are available. Learn more: cedarville.edu/gradcosts. Professional-level pharmacy students typically rely on three financial sources to cover the cost of their education: scholarships, loans, and personal savings or employment. You will be eligible for a School of Pharmacy scholarship upon admission that ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 annually. Criteria for selection include character, service, academic record, and potential for future impact as a pharmacist. You could also qualify for externally funded scholarships (by corporations, foundations, and individuals) annually awarded to our students. You may also work in one of the area pharmacies as a pharmacy intern, earning extra money while gaining valuable professional experience. In addition, you can consider federally funded programs that provide educational stipends or loan forgiveness options through military or public health service. You will be encouraged to attend annual financial planning sessions that are designed to help you make good financial decisions to increase your probability of a strong financial future. Scholarship Funds Awarded Annually $600K
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To build your academic foundation for success in pharmacy school, you will need to earn at least 72 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including the courses shown below. You must have earned a “C” grade or better for a course to be recognized as valid for credit earned. Note that since most students apply for admission during their final year of their pre-pharmacy coursework, you do not need to have completed all of these prerequisites prior to applying. PREREQUISITE COURSE REQUIREMENTS Introduction to Biology * Microbiology * Advanced Biology (Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, etc.) * Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II * General Chemistry I and II * Organic Chemistry I and II * Calculus Physics I * (algebra-based) English Composition (research paper writing) Public speaking General electives * with laboratory Average Class Size 36
QUESTIONS TO ASK IN A PHARMACY SCHOOL INTERVIEW: What is your school’s national licensing exam pass rate? What is your job placement rate following graduation? What research and professional development opportunities do you offer? What is your residency placement rate? Describe the future of pharmacy and what you are doing to prepare your students for it. Complete the PharmCAS application. Complete the Cedarville University application. Interview with the School of Pharmacy faculty for admission and scholarships. PHARMCAS.ORG CEDARVILLE.EDU/GRADAPPLY CEDARVILLE.EDU/ PHARMD APPLY FOR ADMISSION TODAY! Follow these three steps: ARE YOU READY TO DECIDE? I DECIDED STEPHANIE WU, PharmD ’21 AWARDED 2-YEAR POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP WITH GLOBAL HEALTHCARE COMPANY to break the pharmacy stereotype. Cedarville’s innovative PharmD opened the door!
BIBLICAL All of our programs are built on a solid foundation of biblical teaching. Gain the skills you need to lead effectively as a Christian professional in whatever field you choose. RESEARCH Working with a faculty adviser, you can choose to conduct cutting-edge, innovative research. REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE You will complete experiential training throughout the entire curriculum, allowing you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world experience. COLLABORATIVE You will benefit from interprofessional interaction with students and faculty from Cedarville’s wellestablished and well-regarded healthcare programs. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE DEGREE: ABOUT GRADUATE STUDY AT CEDARVILLE: When you pursue a graduate degree from Cedarville University, you are joining a community of more than 500 master’s and doctoral-level students who are pursuing God’s call on their life through advanced education in 28 business, ministry, and healthcare programs. Study online or in-person, and you will engage with faculty who are experts in their field and care deeply for you as a student. You will experience excellent education and a network of support and academic resources that are dedicated to your success. More than 300 Fortune 500 companies, top government agencies, and educational institutions recruit Cedarville graduates each year because of their career preparation, high-level integrity, and incredible work ethic. If you want to lead and serve with excellence wherever God calls you, adding a graduate degree from Cedarville is the right choice for your next professional step. Home to a total student body of 5,082 graduate, undergraduate, and dual enrolled students, Cedarville is fulfilling its mission to transform students’ lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. CEDARVILLE.EDU/GRADUATE For more information on Cedarville’s graduate programs, contact: gradadmissions@cedarville.edu • 937-766-8000
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTM4ODY=