The Experiential Education Program
» An Overview

Overview:

During their fourth professional year at the UAMS College of Pharmacy, students participate in the Experiential Education Program. The program consists of eight one-month rotations or internships. The rotations will be offered from June 1 through April 30. There will be no rotations conducted during the month of December except with special permission. Each rotation will be completed within the calendar month in which it is assigned. A minimum of 160 hours is required to complete a rotation. The preceptor, in consultation with the student, will determine rotation hours.

P-4 Experiential Education Requirements

In order to complete the Experiential Education Program and graduate from the College of Pharmacy, students must meet specific rotation requirements.   These are:

Direct Patient Care Rotations (4) - every student will be assigned to four clinical rotations:

·         Three (3) of the following: Acute/Primary Care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Clinical Nuclear, Surgery, or Home IV.

·         One (1) of the following: Advanced Community Pharmacy Clerkship in either Disease State Management or Nonprescription Drugs.

Indirect Patient Care Rotations (2) - every student will be assigned to two rotations:

·         From among Drug Information, Toxicology, Public Health, Managed Care, Industry, Legislative/Regulatory, Informatics, Hospital Management, Community Management, or Management.

Elective Rotations (2) – every student will be assigned to two rotations

·         To be assigned from any approved rotation excluding Drug Information and Toxicology.