Join us for Pharmacist Career Exploration Day
The Pharmacist Career Exploration Day will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the vast array of career opportunities available to students who obtain their Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This event is open to any student interested in learning more about pharmacy.
Get an In-Depth Preview of Pharmacy Careers
Attendees will learn about these opportunities through:
- Career Opportunities in Pharmacy Presentation | Learn about the range of career opportunities available
- UW’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program and Your Future Career | Learn about how obtaining a PharmD degree from UW will prepare you to become the practitioner you aspire to be
- Pharmacy Practitioner Panel | Talk with practitioners about their experience working as a pharmacist in today’s market
- PharmD Student Panel | Hear from current UW‒Madison PharmD students about life as a student and career opportunities they are considering
- Hands-on Pharmacotherapy Lab and Compounding Lab Demonstration | Experience what pharmacists do through hands-on lab sessions
Please dress comfortably (professional dress is NOT required). We will provide lunch to attendees and free parking is available (see below).
Who
This event is open to anyone interested in learning about Pharmacy practice careers.
When
Pharmacist Career Exploration Day will be on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00a.m. to 1:15p.m.
Where
Rennebohm Hall
UW‒Madison School of Pharmacy
777 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705
Registration
There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.
Schedule
Time | Details |
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9:30 am to 10:00 am |
Check In |
10:00 am to 10:10 am |
Welcome Talk |
10:10 am to 11:10 am |
Pharmacy Practice Presentation and Panel |
11:10 am to 11:40 am |
How a PharmD at UW–Madison will set you Apart |
11:45 am to 12:15 pm |
Lunch |
12:20 pm to 12:45 pm |
Compounding Lab Career Activity |
12:50 pm to 1:15 pm |
Therapy Lab Career Activity |
1:15 pm to 1:20 pm |
Wrap up and Thank You |
Cancellation
Need to cancel? We understand that life doesn’t always go as planned. Please notify us if you cannot attend after you have registered, by calling (608) 263-4860 or sending an email to lindsey.decarlo@wisc.edu so we can allow others on the waiting list to participate.
Hotels and Lodging
Best Western (walking distance from the School of Pharmacy)
2424 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53726
Phone: 608-233-8778
View on-campus lodging options
Parking
Weekend parking in Lot 60, just north of Rennebohm Hall is free. Follow this link to an interactive map that shows parking on campus.
For those already on campus, Bus 80 is a free bus that stops right in front of Rennebohm Hall. See the campus bus route.