Experiential Pharmacy Education

Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) consists of a total of over 300 hours throughout the program. First year professional students will complete 152 hours of IPPE in a community pharmacy setting during the summer between their P1 and P2 year. Second year professional students will complete 152 hours of IPPE in an institutional pharmacy setting during the summer between their P2 and P3 year.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is comprised of 8 five-week rotations during the fourth professional year. Five of the eight rotations are required rotations including; ambulatory care, acute care, institutional, community, and rural health. The remaining three rotations are considered elective rotations and are chosen based on student personal and professional preferences. Students may combine rural health with another required rotation and select an additional elective rotation.

Experiential Education Faculty and Staff

Located in Sudro 20

  • Rebecca Brynjulson, Director of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Assistant Professor of Practice
  • Jane Dickerson, Experiential Assistant
  • Lisa Richter, Director of Experiential Outreach and Assessment and Associate Professor of Practice
  • Teri Undem, Director of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
  • Rachel Zachariason, Experiential Education Administrative Coordinator

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