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Native American Center of Excellence

Pathways to PharmD (P2PD)

NACOE-sponsored program in the Skaggs School of School of Pharmacy runs during the summer before participants matriculate into a professional pharmacy program. This program ensures even greater preparedness for success in professional school. This pre-matriculation program is four (4) weeks and is taught by professional school faculty.

Goals for this non-degree pre-matriculation program include:

  • Exposure to relevant professional pharmacy program coursework
  • Building content knowledge
  • Introducing students to professional program culture
  • Acclimating participants to the support systems available to health professional students

2027 Pathways to PharmD Program

Program Dates: June 1-June 25, 2027

Location: University of Montana-Skaggs School of Pharmacy, Missoula, MT 

Daily Schedule example HERE.

Eligibility:

  • Identify as American Indian and/or Alaska Native (AIAN)
  • Accepted or waitlisted to a professional pharmacy program
    • Open to ALL University Institutions!
  • U.S. Citizen

Key Features

  • Introductory and Overview Course Offerings: American Indian Health Issues, Antimicrobial Agents, Calculations, Cell & Molecular Biology, Medical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology
  • Opportunity to work closely with the College of Health faculty at the University of Montana
  • Provide resources and speakers addressing minority health issues and health equity
  • NACOE will provide skills to help enhance student success including research skills, job shadowing, and leadership development
  • Daily stipend ($200/day), technology assistance (equipment check-out/wifi assistance), and all supplies provided (textbooks, paper, pens/pencils, etc)
 

Student Testimonials

  • "I was very satisfied with my experience in this program. It was incredibly useful and made me feel more confident going into pharmacy school."
  • "This program was incredibly helpful. The Summer Bootcamp program helped me prepare for pharmacy school by covering the types of information that I would later see in class. It also helped me network with my professors and peers."
  • "My studies have greatly benefited from this program. I felt that the staff cared about your wellbeing as well as your academic success."
  • "Very satisfied. It was very helpful to have a bit of exposure to pharmacy lectures prior to the semester starting, and to use the resources provided throughout the 4 years proved to be an absolute must."
  • "Really enjoyed it and thought it just got me into the swing of things and what to expect."

Online Application

2027 Pathways to Pharm.D. Summer Program Application Available Spring 2027.

If you need a different version of the application, please contact Brittney Hunter at (406) 243-4573.