Program Overview
Touro College of Pharmacy's PharmD program prepares students to become highly competent pharmacists through a rigorous curriculum and extensive practice experiences. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and medication management, equipping students with the skills to serve patients and communities effectively. Graduates are prepared to take and pass the New York State pharmacist licensing exam and pursue careers in various pharmacy settings, including community, hospital, academic, pharmaceutical industry, and clinical research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Touro College of Pharmacy is a four-year program that emphasizes guided, individual learning through rigorous coursework and extensive practice experience. The program aims to prepare students to become highly competent pharmacists who can effectively serve patients, families, and communities.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical science, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and medication management.
- Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Foster students' professionalism and leadership qualities.
- Prepare students to take and pass all three parts of the New York State pharmacist licensing exam.
Outline:
First 2.5 Years (Didactic Curriculum):
- Courses in pharmaceutical science, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and medication management.
Last 1.5 Years (Practice Experiences):
Teaching:
- Experienced and engaged professors provide mentorship and guidance throughout the program.
- The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations.
- The program provides students with opportunities to engage in research and interprofessional education.
Careers:
- Community pharmacist
- Hospital pharmacist
- Academic pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Clinical research
