College of Pharmacy
Dean of the College of Pharmacy: Donald W. Stansloski, R. Ph., Ph.D.; 419-434-5327
Associate Dean for Internal Programs: Malone
Assistant Dean for External Programs: Stanovich
Department Chair, Pharmacy Practice: Parker
Department Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences: Dudley
Professors: Malone, Milks, Sekar, Shinn, Stansloski
Associate Professors: BasuSarkar, Dudley, Earle, Ernsthausen, Hvizdos, Parker, Perry, Reardon, Vaglenov
Assistant Professors: Cochran, Dauterman, Khupse, Lanke, Mosler, Schneider, Stanovich, Ternullo, Thompson
Accreditation
The University of Findlay's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603, 312-664-3575; fax 312-664-4652, website www.acpe-accredit.org.
If a student has a concern about ACPE, The University of Findlay’s status with the Council, or a complaint concerning ACPE standards, there are several routes by which to carry that forward. The student may contact his or her adviser, the dean of the College of Pharmacy, or the Student Affairs Committee in the College of Pharmacy. (There are student representatives on the Pharmacy Student Affairs Committee, and it is charged with handling important information confidentially.) Also, the student may contact ACPE directly (312-664-3575 or http://www.acpe-accredit.org/complaints/default.asp).
Competency Requirements
All students at The University of Findlay must demonstrate competency in computer use and/or speech, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite Requirements
All prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a grade of “C.” Some courses require a higher grade than a “C” for the prerequisite. The course description will list the required grade if different from a “C.”
Pharmacy Requirements
Pharmacy students must be eligible for an Ohio Pharmacy intern license, receive specific immunizations, perform a minimum of 30 hours of acceptable community service, demonstrate the absence of infectious tuberculosis, undergo an interview with his or her adviser, and hold a current American Heart Association Healthcare Providers Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to gaining entry to the P3 year. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, a physical exam, and criminal background check are required for entry into the final year (P6). A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 and no grade less than “C” are mandatory in all required courses. For further information see the Pharmacy Student Handbook for principles and technical standards.
License Requirements
In order to be eligible for licensure as an intern in Ohio the student must be enrolled in the first pharmacy (PHAR) course, be of good moral character, be completely finished with all requirements necessary to enter the first-professional (P3) year, and apply to the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
To be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Ohio, the student must have graduated from a School or College of Pharmacy accredited by the Board of Pharmacy, completed 1,500 hours of internship experience, and successfully passed the National American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)/Multistate Jurisprudence Exam (MJPE) after graduation.
For more details on these licensure requirements, the student should contact the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy directly (614-466-4143; http://pharmacy.ohio.gov/). For students wishing licensure in other states, the Board of Pharmacy in that state should be contacted directly.
General Entry Requirements for High School Students
The overwhelming majority of students will be admitted to the College of Pharmacy from high school based on strong academic performance. If academic and professional standards are met, the student should expect to continue in pharmacy until graduation. Minimum qualifications to receive an application for the College of Pharmacy include:
- Four years of English, mathematics, and science.
- A combination of six years of social sciences and foreign language.
- ACT of 23 in each section or new SAT of 530 in each section.
- High school GPA of 3.3 (with strength in math, science, honors, AP, and college courses).
General Entry Requirements for Transfer Students and Degree Holders
Transfer students and students who already have a college degree will be admitted to fill vacancies in the first year, second year, and the beginning of the third year. Minimum standards to receive an application to the College of Pharmacy include a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA with no grade below a “C” (a “C-” is not acceptable) in subjects that are required by the College of Pharmacy curriculum. If the applicant has attended more than one institution, an overall GPA will be calculated using quality points and quality hours from each institution. The student must maintain the 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA at other institutions until actually enrolled at The University of Findlay in the pharmacy program.
Transfer students whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from American universities must meet the previously listed admissions conditions, plus:
- Have a verified TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) minimum total score of 100 with subset scores of 22 for reading, 22 for listening, and 24 for writing.
- Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.