AACP Virtual Pharmacy School Fair Workshop Submission

Thank you for submitting a workshop for AACP's annual Virtual Pharmacy School Fair. New this year, we will feature workshops in which schools are invited to present topics that resonate with prospective students. We have identified 3 themes (listed below) based on the frequently asked questions we have received from prospective students. These workshops aim to engage students by addressing topics they care about and providing valuable insights into the field of pharmacy.

Format:

Each workshop is alotted 30 minutes - 20 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for Q&A
Consider co-presenting with a current student pharmacist to provide the student perspective

Please note:

Schools must register as exhibitors in order to present at the Virtual Fair. However, schools are not required to present in order to exhibit.
Submitting a workshop does not guarantee selection. Presenters of accepted workshops will be notified via email.
Deadline to submit a workshop is July 17th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Danielle Stubbs at dstubbs@aacp.org.

Presenter Information

Presenter's First Name *

Presenter's Last Name *

Presenter's Email Address *

Presenter Title/Position *

Co-presenter First Name (if applicable)

Co-presenter Last Name (if applicable)

Co-presenter Email Address (if applicable)

Co-presenter Title/Position (if applicable)

Pharmacy School Name *

Workshop Description and Theme

Workshop sessions are intended to provide attendees with knowledge and skills for navigating the pharmacy admission process and preparing for entering a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. Workshops should not focus on promoting a specific college or school, although branded slides are allowed.

Workshop presenters must register their school or college to exhibit at the Virtual Pharmacy School Fair.

Select the theme(s) to which your workshop belongs. *

Exploring Pharmacy Career Paths: These workshops will cover topics such as an overview of the pharmacy profession, information on the variety of career paths in pharmacy as well as unique career opportunities such as specialty areas, leadership, public health, global health, or the pharmaceutical industry. Workshops may explore the collaborative role of pharmacist on interprofessional healthcare teams.

Navigating Pre-Pharmacy Admissions: These workshops will focus on topics such as assisting candidates on building a competitive application package for pharmacy school including essays, letters of recommendation, and interview tips. Workshops may also provide guidance on selecting and excelling in prerequisite courses for pharmacy school, study tips, time management skills, and resources for academic support.

Preparing for Pharmacy School: These workshops will provide steps to get ready for pharmacy school focusing on wellbeing, mentoring, and networking to gain valuable insights and support. Sessions may also include financial wellbeing such as financial aid options, scholarships, loan forgiveness, and resources for managing student loans and budgeting.

Presentation Title *

Please describe your presentation. *

Select the times at which you would be available to present (EST). *

Questions/Comments