Office for Student Affairs
Office for Student Affairs
Top Five Reasons To Attend
5 - Commitment to Excellence Our multi-cultural faculty
attain excellence through high-quality research contributions and
teaching. Current research projects involve peptide delivery to
the brain; estrogen to improve brain function; the effects of
cocaine and alcohol on the brain; new drugs to treat cancer; and
many other areas that will play an important role in the future
of medical treatment. The college's faculty strive to achieve new
successes in the areas of pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry,
pharmacodynamics, pharmacy health care administration, and
pharmacy practice.
The College of Pharmacy
faculty help students reach a high level of professionalism
through a curriculum which includes supervised clinical and
practical experiences. Students learn and work in community
and/or hospital pharmacy settings. Students are required to
participate in an externship where they receive practical
training in delivering pharmaceutical care services. In
clerkships students acquire in-depth clinical experiences to
sharpen their communication and drug therapy problem-solving
abilities.
UF College of Pharmacy
graduates are enjoying successful careers in the pharmaceutical
industry, academia, community pharmacy, hospitals, and other
areas. UF pharmacy graduates have achieved high levels of
leadership in national associations, and have received numerous
recognitions for their commitment to the pharmacy profession.
A degree from the University
of Florida College of Pharmacy is one you can carry with pride
throughout your career. The College's Doctor of Pharmacy program
has been ranked among the top 10 programs of its kind in
the nation by U.S. News and World Report. UF pharmacy
students, faculty and graduates are recognized yearly with
national awards and honors that identify them as some of the most
outstanding individuals in the profession of pharmacy in the
country.
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Professionalism in pharmacy is
fostered through commitment to excellence in academics,
extracurricular activities and supervised clinical and practical
experiences. Involvement in pharmacy student organizations
is an expectation. Pharmacy students may be members of one
or more of the following organizations:
Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi and
Rho Pi Phi are professional/social fraternities. Rho Chi is
the national honorary society for scholarly
accomplishments. Phi Lambda Sigma is the national honorary
society for leadership in pharmacy.
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Opportunities to enhance your
education and enrich your quality of life are available through a
variety of Student Support Services offered at the University of
Florida. These support services are designed to ensure your
academic success. These offices can help you
broaden career perspectives and improve self-confidence.
Individual and group counseling is available to assist in your
transition to life at the University of Florida. The University
is committed to helping you achieve your goals.
A pharmacy degree from the
University of Florida creates many opportunities for a satisfying
professional career and personal life. Pharmacists are involved
in providing pharmaceutical services and care to patients in a
variety of environments. Many pharmacy careers are available in
community pharmacy practice; institutional pharmacy practice;
home health care; managed health care; pharmacy organizations;
academia; the pharmaceutical industry; government; and other
organizations and practice settings. As a member of a
well-respected profession, you can make significant contributions
to patients and the citizens of your community.
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SNPhA (Student National Pharmaceutical Association)
is an educational and service association of
students who are concerned about pharmacy issues, professional
development, the lack of minority representation in pharmacy and
other health-related professions. The purpose of SNPhA is to
plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the
improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of
the community. Activities include implementing health awareness
projects such as: sickle cell anemia, diabetes, and hypertension
screenings; safe use of medications; and poison prevention. For
more information on SNPhA at the University of Florida College of
Pharmacy contact the Student Affairs office at 352-273-6217.
There are several campus
programs designed to fit the needs of our minority students.
Included in these organizations are: the Hispanic Student
Association; Latinos en Accion; Union de Estudiantes Puertos
Requenos Activos; the Black Student Union; and several Greek
letter organizations such as: Alpha Phi Alpha; Kappa Alpha Psi;
Omega Psi Phi; Phi Beta Sigma; Alpha Kappa Alpha; Sigma Gamma
Rho; and Gamma Sigma Sigma. For information on
programs and opportunities for minority students at the
University of Florida contact the Office for Student Services at
(352)392-1261.
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4 - Pharmacy Student Organizations
3 - Student Support Services
2 - Minority Student Interests
1 - One of the Top 10 Pharmacy Schools in the U.S
Commitment to Excellence
Pharmacy Student Organizations
Student Support Services
Minority Interests
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