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University of the Incarnate Word

Feik School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Dr. Carmita A. Coleman
Assistant Dean
Office of Student Affairs
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway CPO #99
San Antonio, Texas
78209
Phone: 210–883–1000

Email: rxadmissions@uiwtx.edu
Website: www.uiw.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Spanish Certification
• Open House Dates: June 11, June 25, July 9, August 6, 2010
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
238
• Estimated number accepted:
130
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
100
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
70
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
20
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
35%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
65%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.3/4.0
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
100
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
100
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
100
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5/4.0
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5/4.0
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
72
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
108
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
3
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3
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3
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3
3
3
3
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Other clarifying information: Physics must be calculus-based. Only one semester is required. Anatomy and physiology must be human, not comparative. Science coursework needs to be completed within a 5-year time period. Many college equivalencies listed on our website. Please see www.uiw.edu/pharmacy for more information.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
12/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
www.uiw.edu/pharmacy

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
June 19, 2010; August 21, 2010; October 16, 2010
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2006
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Non-U.S. Citizen; Attended High School outside of the U.S.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Immunization series complete, clean background check
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Yes, required of all applicants

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
www.uiw.edu/pharmacy
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report – FTER sent to PharmCAS
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
12/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Foreign Transcripts must be verified by certified transcript translation service.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
Fridays in February and March, 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Four major activities occur on interview day. They are as follows:
  1. Panel Interview
  2. Critical Thinking Skills Assessment (computer-based)
  3. Spontaneous Writing Sample (30 minutes)
  4. Tour of the facilities by current students
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
05/02/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
05/10/2011
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
05/10/2011
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/09/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/15/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Per case consideration

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The Feik School of Pharmacy envisions itself as a partner in the community of health care educators and practitioners who are patient advocates dedicated to the delivery of superior care and enhancement of the quality of life for all citizens through the development of highly trained, culturally-competent, caring pharmacists.

The goal of this program is to provide the San Antonio and South Texas communities with a greater number of trained, professional pharmacists to meet the population’s health care needs, particularly the large and growing Hispanic population of the region. The goal of the curriculum in the UIW Feik School of Pharmacy is to offer a professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree where the graduates are capable of and willing to render pharmaceutical care. It is a four-year course of study requiring the completion of a rigorous pre-pharmacy program. The curriculum is designed to equip the student to understand many aspects of medicine. The curriculum emphasizes knowledge and practice in the areas of preventive medicine, primary care for the pediatric and adult population, as well as geriatrics. This curriculum will also place emphasis on community involvement—patient advocacy and advisement—for populations that are underserved for a variety of reasons. This curriculum is designed to specifically offer a service to the local population by offering the student an opportunity to become conversant in medical Spanish. Coupled with the diversity of the basic educational requirements, the curriculum should satisfy the goal of producing a graduate whose personal ethics and professional skills allow for full participation and prosperity in the medical community. The integrated course of study provides approximately 37 hours in the pharmaceutical sciences, 11 hours in pharmacy administration, and 106 hours in pharmacy practice and experiential learning.