{"id":48869,"date":"2021-08-04T08:11:04","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T12:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/?page_id=48869"},"modified":"2026-05-11T11:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:18:15","slug":"pharm-d-prospective-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/pharm-d-prospective-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharm.D. &#8211; Future Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/\">Doctor of Pharmacy<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Students<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \"><h1>Have questions?<\/h1>\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/\">Undergraduate Admission<\/a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/meet\/erica-estus\/\">Erica Estus<\/a>, Clinical Professor and Director of Recruitment and Engagement, at 401.874.7638 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rxadmission@uri.edu\">rxadmission@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro\"><strong>Explore Your Future in Pharmacy at URI!<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether you&#8217;re just beginning to consider a career in pharmacy or you&#8217;re ready to dive deeper into our Pharm.D. and BSPS programs, the College of Pharmacy offers a variety of engaging opportunities to connect. Join us for in-person info sessions and student-led tours of Avedisian Hall, attend virtual Q&amp;As and student chats, or schedule a one-on-one meeting with our recruitment director. You can also explore our facilities through a virtual tour, hear from alumni during career panels, and learn more about direct entry options. These events are designed to help you discover what makes URI Pharmacy a vibrant and supportive place to launch your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Person Info Sessions and Q &amp; A<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfo.png 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfo-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfo-364x205.png 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Join us for an engaging in-person information session that will showcase the URI Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Bachelor of Science (BPS\/Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science) programs, along with a student-led tour of Avedisian Hall. The session will kick off at the Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, where a knowledgeable representative from the College of Pharmacy will welcome you and lead you across campus to the main event in Avedisian Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you have the opportunity to enhance your visit by <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uri.edu\/portal\/visit-portal?tab=Tours\/Info%20Sessions\">registering for an optional campus session<\/a> and tour that is separate from the pharmacy event. Please choose a time that is before the College of Pharmacy session for planning purposes. The group will depart the welcome center promptly at 1:30 pm to walk to Avedisian Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Below<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Summer dates will be posted shortly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Info Sessions and Q &amp; A<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfozoom.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfozoom.png 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfozoom-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/vuinfozoom-364x205.png 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Drop in via Zoom to chat with current College of Pharmacy Pharmbassador students representing both the PharmD and BPS programs. Ask anything about our programs, campus life, transferring, or what it&#8217;s like to be a student at URI College of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Below<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Summer dates will be posted shortly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shadow a <strong>PharmD Student (In-Person)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See what it&#8217;s like to be a PharmD student at URI College of Pharmacy\u2026..attend a class with a current P3 PharmD student and take a tour of Avedisian Hall! Visiting students will have the opportunity to shadow a Pediatric\/Geriatric Pharmacotherapy course with a currently enrolled student during the date\/time noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Below<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fall dates will be posted in later in the summer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">College of Pharmacy Student Virtual Chat&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop in via Zoom to chat with current College of Pharmacy Pharmbassador students representing both the PharmD and BSPS programs. Ask anything about our programs, campus life, transferring, or what it\u2019s like to be a student at URI College of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Below<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Summer dates will be posted shortly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/estusphoto-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55201\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:263px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/estusphoto-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/estusphoto-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PharmD Direct Entry Program Virtual 1-on-1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for a 30 minute virtual slot to meet with <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/meet\/erica-estus\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"485\">Erica Estus<\/a>, PharmD, Clinical Professor, Director of Recruitment and Engagement. Bring your questions to learn more about our College of Pharmacy&#8217;s direct entry PharmD program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register Below<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Summer dates will be posted shortly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PharmD Professional Entry PharmCAS Virtual 1-on-1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Students Looking to <strong>Enter into First Professional Year (P1)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet with <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/meet\/anthony-cheng\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"55009\">Anthony Cheng<\/a>, Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator, to ask your PharmCAS Professional Entry (4 years) questions via Zoom. Sign up today for an informal 30-minute call to discuss and learn more about the admission process and requirements for entry into the URI Pharm.D. program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about PharmCAS Professional Entry, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.pharmcas.org\/node\/32\/webform\/submission\/218__;!!Jh1S!nw93DgIl8Aaaci3QZEZxocI6gfKneFN7kbEfJi0xi4eBJSxHNo5qm6HpY8JHLd2CelShvsNZWQ$\">PharmCAS Directory Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Summer dates will be posted shortly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><div class=\"content\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><p>\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLjdKtS4L3dHdvqC9mxcc1IHXiIwfdrn8w&#038;vq=hd1080&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" title frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" 0=\"allowfullscreen\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\"><\/iframe>\n<strong>Viewing on a phone? 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