Student Panel
Student Panel 10/5/16
MAPP speakers
MAPP is an organization within the SOP that is also open to undergraduate students.
Signature events they put together include the Taste of MAPP, mock interviews, and volunteering
Great way to get connected with people in the pharmacy school and also from diverse cultural backgrounds!
Next meeting is October 27, 5-7 PM, 2006 Rennebohm Hall; topic is herbal medications
Any other questions, email sxiong35@wisc.edu
The deadline for the MAPP undergraduate representative is still open. As the undergraduate representative, you will join one of their committees (events, fundraising, or service) and you will serve as the communication between the undergraduates and the SOP about MAPP and their events
Great addition to your resume and CV!
If interested, send a short paragraph about why you deserve to be the undergraduate representative and what qualifications you have
Deadline is Friday, October 7 at 6 PM
Student Panel -- consisting of DPH and pharm/tox students
List of questions the student panel was answering in small groups:
Words of wisdom -- What do you wish you knew back then looking at what you know now?
Miscellaneous advice for prospective students
Did you work in a pharmacy, do research, or in a healthcare setting? What were the benefits of that? How did you find those opportunities?
What do you like best about pharmacy school? What have been some rewarding experiences?
Overview of the interview and admissions process and preparation, applying to multiple schools, PCAT process and studying/preparation
Why did you choose pharmacy?
Why did you choose UW-Madison’s pharmacy program?
Discuss SOP organizations and other opportunities for involvement and leadership within the SOP
Description of the work/extracurricular/academic balance in pharmacy school
Study tips and course difficulty information in pharmacy school
What areas/career paths of pharmacy are you familiar with or interested in at this point in the program?
Besides academics, what did you do to create yourself as a competitive applicant?
PLS Mentor program -- available at the end of every meeting for questions or concerns, or just curiosity about the SOP