University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy PIER Program:
What: PIER stands for Pharmacy Innovation Experience and Research. We aim to expose our students to the wide range of opportunities that come with a PharmD (Doctorate in Pharmacy) Degree. In doing so, we bring in expert faculty members from PittPharmacy to talk about their journeys throughout the field. We also emphasize the role of a pharmacist in research and the innovative fields that one can pursue through the many doors opened with a PharmD. We have weekly webinars followed by activities that will engage the students and encourage teamwork. There will be patient cases that the students will work through outside of the webinar sessions and they will receive help and guidance from their mentors, who are all current PittPharmacy students. Throughout our program we also foster professional development by implementing resume workshops and tips on how to have a successful interview.
When: The program is 5 weeks long, with a webinar occurring every Friday from 12:00pm–2:00pm (Eastern Time). The first session is July 9th, and our last being August 6th of Summer 2021.
Where: Due to the global pandemic, this summer’s PIER program will be virtual. Our online setting will allow for many students across the country to tune in and experience the PIER program!
Why: When people think of a pharmacist, they tend to imagine someone filling medications in CVS or Rite Aid. While those are very important roles that are filled by pharmacists, there is so much more that one can do with a PharmD degree. The goal of our program is to expand students views and allow them to start thinking NOW about the many different fields one can pursue in pharmacy.
Deadline: The deadline date to apply to the PIER Program is June 18, 2021 and there is no cost to participate in PIER!
Website for more information: https://pages.pharmacy.pitt.edu/pier/
Thank you for your time and assistance in sharing this great opportunity.
Please feel free to contact Suzanne Mannino – smm198@pitt.edu with any questions or concerns.