The University of Illinois College of Pharmacy at Rockford is inviting current undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy to apply for the Summer Pharmacy Institute (SPI). The institute is intended for those who have not yet been admitted to a PharmD program.
When: June 4 - 8, 2018
Where: UIC College of Pharmacy at Rockford
What will you experience:
The Summer Pharmacy Institute (SPI) allows students to explore different areas of the pharmacy profession, including a full day workshop devoted to current trends, research, and activities in each of the following focus areas: Hospital, Ambulatory Care, Industry/Research & Development, Community, and Professionalism in the Field. SPI attendees are typically on site from 9-4 pm each day. The last day of the institute is a half-day and will conclude by 1:00 pm.
Who should attend:
Applicants must be:
- Current undergraduate students who have not yet been admitted to a PharmD program
- Students that have already completed their undergraduate degree
- Recent college graduates
- US Citizens/Permanent Residents
It is highly recommended that applicants have taken undergraduate level coursework in biology, chemistry, and/or anatomy & physiology, as well as have a strong interest in the pharmacy career field.
Cost: $125
The cost to attend this institute is $125, which will include a t-shirt, light breakfast, and lunch each day. A non-refundable payment of $125 is due on Friday, April 13, 2018.
Because of the generous support of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) with support from the Dr. Louis and Violet Rubin Foundation, selected students from Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties will be charged $60 to attend the Summer Pharmacy Institute.
Housing
If you live more than 90 miles away from Rockford, then you will be eligible to receive partial funding for housing at our sponsored hotel thanks to the generosity of Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.
Notification
Applicants will be notified regarding their status in the program the week of April 1, 2018. A non-refundable payment of $125 is due by Friday, April 13 to reserve your seat in the Summer Pharmacy Institute.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2018. Click here to apply.
Contact: osa-rockford@uic.edu
