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Program Details
Access to Specialized Elective Course Work
- Fall PY2: Introduction to Rural Health Care (2 credits)
- Spring PY2: Introduction to Rural Health Care and Research Methods (2 credits)
- Fall PY3: Policy, Advocacy, and Legislature for Rural Health (1 credit)
- Spring PY3: Chronic Disease Management and Role of the Rural Health Pharmacist (1 credit)
Capstone Course – 2 to 4 Elective Credits
- Longitudinal special project focused on improving an aspect of rural health care
- Faculty and community mentors
- Present results at a regional or national meeting, develop a manuscript for publication
IPPE and APPE Rotations Scheduled at Rural Sites
Multiple home zones available across the state
Interprofessional Service and Learning Experiences in Rural Communities
Unique Mentoring Program
Faculty and alumni advisors with rural pharmacy experience will guide you as you complete the track
Benefits of Participation
- Special preparation for a rewarding career with opportunities to positively impact health disparities and improve access to care
- Access to additional scholarships up to $10,000 per year
- Access to loan repayment programs upon graduation if practicing in a qualifying setting
- Assistance with identifying post-graduate training opportunities in rural health
- Distinguish yourself from your peers: special recognition at commencement, certificate of completion for your curriculum vitae
Applying to the Rural Health Track
Ideal applicants for the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences rural health track are student pharmacists with a commitment to practicing pharmacy in Washington state’s rural communities. Student pharmacists that are from rural communities in Washington state and hope to return to those communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Requirements of Applicants
- Completion of the fall semester PY1 year
- Maintenance of good academic standing, passing all courses throughout the PharmD curriculum
- Scholarship recipients make a commitment to practice in a rural setting in Washington state for at least 3 years after graduation
How to Apply
To be considered for admission into the Rural Health Track, please submit your application materials by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, December 18, 2023 via email to Kim Wakeman [email protected].
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