More than 75 high school students descended on Avedisian Hall Nov. 12 to learn about the College of Pharmacy and the opportunities it offers during the College’s annual High School Day.
High school students with an interest in a career in pharmacy and their families and teachers were welcomed to tour the building, and interact with faculty members and URI students about the College and the pharmacy profession in general. This year, the students from all over the region visited in-person to learn the information they need to help them decide to apply to URI.
“The URI event was best in class compared to all of the other northeast school programs we attended.”
Parent of Prospective Student
Students broke into groups to tour Avedisian Hall and watch demonstrations by faculty members and students. Youngken Medicinal Garden Coordinator Elizabeth Liebovitz gave a presentation on the use of plants and herbs in medicine. Senior Lecturer Amanda Chichester and Clinton Chichester demonstrated the use of life-like patient mannequins in the Patient Simulation Laboratory. Our students taught their high school counterparts how to make creams and ointments in the compounding lab, demonstrated the use of Epipens and other medical equipment, and led them through a tour of the building, including the simulated CVS pharmacy.
I am even more excited to apply to the URI Pharm.D. program and enthusiastic about the possibility of being a Pharm.D. student. Please be on the lookout for my application!Prospective Student
High School Day aims to give students the opportunity to:
- Learn the role of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
- Explore research opportunities.
- Participate in health and wellness activities.
- Tour the pharmacy building and medicinal garden.
- Experience the College’s simulation lab.
Check out a gallery of photos from Friday’s event:
