Pharmacy School Curriculum

Experiential Education

The Experiential Education Program is the practice-based component of the curriculum designed to focus on the key aspects of pharmacy practice throughout a four-year timespan, from Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). Students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations in a variety of settings while working under the facilitation of a preceptor, students gain the hands-on training they need to succeed as practicing pharmacists.

Program Opportunities

First Year (P1) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)

The primary goal of the P1 IPPE  is for the student to gain exposure to a variety of practice settings and to begin the process of orientation to the attitudes, values and behaviors expected in pharmacy practice. The objectives for these experiences focus on the theme of “Dosage Forms.”

Students will learn the scope of pharmacy services provided by the site, identify common pharmaceuticals and dosage forms dispensed, preparing products for dispensing, and describe the medication inventory management of the site. P1 rotations occur during the Maymester where students rotate through community and non-community sites.

Download First-Year (P1) IPPE Goals and Objectives

Second Year (P2) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)

The goal of the P2 IPPE is for the student to be exposed and gain experience in the process of filling and dispensing prescriptions. The objectives for these visits focus on the theme of “Medication Use Systems.” Students will actively participate in the prescription dispensing process, develop their skill in counseling patients on OTC products, and understand the challenges of providing medications to an underserved patient. The P2 IPPE’s begin in the fall and extend throughout the entire second year of the professional curriculum. Students will visit three practice settings which will include a two 1-week community blocks and one 2-week institutional block. Each week of rotation constitutes a full 40 hours.

Download Second-Year (P2) IPPE Goals and Objectives

Third Year (P3) Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)

The goal of the P3 IPPE is for the student to understand the processes and systems utilized to achieve appropriate medication outcomes in the patient. The objectives for these visits focus on the theme of “Patient Safety.” Students will participate in the procedures for monitoring medication safety, identify quality improvements of the medication use system, identify appropriate monitoring parameters for drug therapy, recognize the legal and regulatory requirements of the site and counsel patients on medications. Similar to the P2 IPPE’s, The P3 IPPE’s begin in the fall and extend throughout the entire third year of the professional curriculum. Students will visit three practice settings which will include a two 1-week community blocks and one 2-week institutional block. Each week of rotation constitutes a full 40 hours.

Download Third-Year (P3) IPPE Goals and Objectives

Fourth Year (P4) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)

Beginning in June of the fourth year, students complete 9 months of advanced pharmacy practice experiences. The theme of these rotations is “Patient Centered Care.” Students build upon the information and training acquired in their didactic and experiential education and apply these skills in direct patient care activities. The monthly rotations include:

  • Ambulatory care (two months)
  • Inpatient / Acute Care General Medicine (two months)
  • Community Pharmacy
  • Hospital / Health-System Pharmacy
  • Clinical Selective
  • Underserved
  • Elective

 

Download Fourth-Year (P4) APPE Goals and Objectives

Become a Preceptor

Much of the success of the student’s experiential education is dependent upon qualified pharmacists to serve as preceptors in the filed at many unique rotation sites focused on specialties in advanced pharmacy practice.

Learn more about becoming a preceptor

Preceptor Training

In order to precept students from the College of Pharmacy, pharmacists need to complete our preceptor training program.

Access preceptor training information

Resources for Preceptors

Access additional resources that will help you excel as a preceptor.

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Contact

William Pierce
Program Coordinator
Phone: 330325.6575
Email: wpierce1@neomed.edu

Experiential Education

College of Pharmacy at NEOMED