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What is the schedule for the program?

Students will spend each of the five days on the Â鶹Porn campus in Downers Grove. Each day will be filled with various fun activities that will help students learn more about a career in pharmacy. When available, a tentative schedule will be posted on our webpage.

2025 Program Schedule

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Director's Welcome: , Pharm.D., BCIDP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP; Clinical Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Dean's Welcome: , Ph.D., Dean and Professor, MWU COP
  • Activity: Ice Breaker
  • Keynote Speaker: Nicole Alvey, Pharm.D., BCTXP, BCPS, FAST, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Solid Organ Transplant Rush University Medical Center
  • Activity: Vitamins and Related OTC Products | , Ph.D., Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences MWU COP | Ms. Angela Karash, MSc, CPht, Pharmaceutical Sciences Teaching Assistant | Dr. Elizabeth Langan, M.D., Adjunct Instructor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Lunch: Burger Day
• 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Oncology & Specialty Pharmacy: Sarah E. Kjenstad, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCOP, Clinical Pharmacist, Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern Medicine Specialty Pharmacy
  • Activity: Team Building
  • Community Pharmacy | Dr. Mitch Steinbrenner, Pharm.D., Pharmacy Manager, Osco Pharmacy 3097, Downers Grove | Dr. Sue Jackson, Pharm.D., Patient Care Pharmacist, Jewel-Osco Pharmacy

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Director's Welcome: , Pharm.D., BCIDP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP; Clinical Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Independent Pharmacy: Rupesh Manek, RPh, Rochelle Pharmacy & Wellness Center, Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) – Past President
  • Vaccines & Immunizations Activity: Vaccine Preparation & Administration, Group A | , Pharm.D., BCACP, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP, Clinical Pharmacist,
  • Microbiology Lab Activity: Gram Staining & Rapid Diagnostics, Group B | , Ph.D., Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology, MWU
  • Nalox-Now, Drug Overdose Prevention Program Activity: Naloxene Devices and Discussion | Kanon Huffman, Pharm.D. Candidate
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Lunch: Taco Day
• 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Vaccines & Immunizations Vaccine Preparation & Administration, Group B | , Pharm.D., BCACP, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP, Clinical Pharmacist, Midwestern Multidisciplinary Clinic
  • Microbiology Lab Activity: Gram Staining & Rapid Diagnostics, Group A | , Ph.D., Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology, MWU
  • Charitable Clinic & Medication Dispensary | Jay Highland, Pharm.D., Director of Clinical Operations, Family Health Partnership Clinic, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Wednesday  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Director's Welcome: , Pharm.D., BCIDP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP; Clinical Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Group Photo
  • PharmAcademy Student Interns - Q & A Session
  • Pharmacy Compounding Activity: Muscle Balm, Hand Sanitizer, Group A | , Ph.D., Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences MWU COP
  • Ambulatory Care & Cardiology Activity: Auscultation/Blood Pressure, Group B | , Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP. Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP, Clinical Pharmacist, Northwestern Medicine
  • How to Become a Pharmacist | Ms. Linda Haase, BPharm, RPh. Experiential Education Specialist, Adjunct Assistant Professor MWU COP
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Lunch: Chicken Tenders Day
• 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Pediatric Activity: PEDS Flavor Exercise | , Pharm.D., FPPA, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP
  • Pharmacy Compounding Activity: Muscle Balm, Hand Sanitizer, Group B | , Ph.D., Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences MWU COP
  • Ambulatory Care & Cardiology Activity: Auscultation/Blood Pressure, Group A | , PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP, Clinical Pharmacist, Northwestern Medicine

Thursday  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Director's Welcome: , Pharm.D., BCIDP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP; Clinical Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Research in Pharmacy | , Pharm.D., MSc, FCCP, BCPS AQ-ID, Associate Dean of Research, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP, Director, Pharmacometrics Center of Excellence
  • Infectious Diseases Activity: Antimicrobial Stewardship Trivia | , Pharm.D., BCIDP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP, Clinical Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Intravenous Medications Activity: Admixtures, Group A | , Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP
  • Acute Care & Internal Medicine Activity: Mock Code Blue, Group B | , Pharm.D., BCPS, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP
  • Emergency Medicine | Allyson Greenberg, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCEMP, Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, University of Chicago Medical Center
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Lunch: Pizza Day
• 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Intravenous Medications Activity: Admixtures, Group B | , Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP
  • Acute Care & Internal Medicine Activity: Mock Code Blue, Group A | , Pharm.D., BCPS, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP
  • Pharmacy Student Organizations Ice Cream Social | (APhA) and (ICHP)

Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Director's Welcome: , Pharm.D., BCIDP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP; Clinical Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Ambulatory Care & Diabetes Activity: Diabetes Devices | , Pharm.D., CDCES, BCACP, FCCP, Professor, Pharmacy Practice MWU COP
    Clinical Pharmacist, Northwestern Medicine
  • Program Evaluation
  • Dr. Kevin Murphy, Pharm.D., CVS Health
  • Group Prizes, Certificates, Video and Closing Remarks
• 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Final Thanks | Dean, , Ph.D. and , Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP

How does the student get to campus?

Please be aware that transportation is the sole responsibility of the student/family. 

• Parents may drive their teens to campus and pick them up at the end of the day. However, due to security restrictions, parents may not spend the day on campus.
• Parking is free on campus, and students who drive themselves each day will be issued temporary parking passes on the first day of the program (proof of auto insurance required).
• Pace bus service offers limited accessibility, so please review such schedules thoroughly. 
• Please note that the campus is not located near the Downers Grove train station. 

Will parents have the chance to see what their teen has done in the program and tour the campus?

On the final day of the program, we will invite parents to campus for a presentation of all that the students did while on campus. This visit will also include the Closing Ceremony where certificates of completion will be awarded. Afterward, parents are welcome to speak with some of our faculty members, as well as tour our beautiful campus and its state-of-the-art facilities.

How does the registration process work?

You may register and pay for the program online, or you may print the Registration Form and mail, fax, or email your payment. Complete instructions are available on the form.

Also required as part of the registration process is the parent- or guardian-signed Consent for Participation Agreement. If registration is done online, then this electronic Agreement is included in the online process. If registration is done with hard copies that are mailed, faxed, or emailed, then there is a separate form that will need to be printed, signed, and included in the submittal.

Once we have all of the components (registration form, payment, and signed consent agreement), we will process the registration and confirm enrollment via email to both the parent and student.

Enrollment occurs on a first-come-first-served basis, and there are 48 seats in the program. Please note: In addition to the email, there will be other emails sent in the early month of June regarding other program details. Please be sure the email addresses entered are ones that are checked frequently in the summer months.

What if the program is filled to capacity? How will I know and what are my options?

Online Registration

If you use the online registration form, the system will no longer accept new registration if the program reaches capacity. 

Hard-Copy Registration

If you are doing hard-copy registration, then we will not process your payment until you accept an available seat in the program.

How do I request to be added to the wait list?

If you would like to be added to the wait list, please send an email to Dr. Sheila Wang at swangx@midwestern.edu to indicate your interest in being added to PharmAcademy's wait list. If space becomes available, she will notify you. 

What is your cancellation policy?

If there is a need to withdraw from the program, we ask that you notify us as soon as possible. For 2025, if we received notice of withdrawal before June 13, 2025, then we refunded all monies paid. After June 13, 2025, we will not be able to issue any refunds. We are not able to pro-rate any fees; the cost for each registered participant is $210 for 2025, which includes all activity costs and lunch each day.

I understand from previous information that a pharmacy technician license is required as part of the program. Is this still the case?

No, the pharmacy technician license is no longer needed. This program has a new name and a different curriculum that does not require this license. This program offers students greater insights into the many career paths in pharmacy through hands-on activities that focus on patient care and current pharmacy topics, as well as the opportunity to learn about pharmaceutical research.

Is there any on-campus housing available for participants in this program?

No, there is not. Participating students/parents must plan to commute daily to campus from their own home or the home of a nearby adult family member who can provide the minor with supervision and guardianship for the duration of the program’s five days. Our campus is located 20 miles straight west of downtown Chicago in the Oak Brook area, where there is an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Why study pharmacy at Â鶹Porn?

The College of Pharmacy trains talented students to become highly sought-after pharmacists. Tailored to meet student needs, our college's pharmacy program is cutting-edge, comprehensive, and collaborative - and offers hands-on training with the latest technology and equipment.

You can choose from one of our two colleges to attend, Downers Grove, IL or Glendale, AZ. Both campuses offer a year-round three-year Pharm.D. curriculum, which will allow you to begin your pharmacy career sooner. Our curriculum will progress you through an organ-systems approach, integrating the principles of pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapeutics to teach the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of drugs and drug therapies. 

Does Â鶹Porn have a dual acceptance program?

Yes, the Dual Acceptance Program (DAP) offers high school seniors or first-year college freshmen the opportunity to gain an early acceptance into Â鶹Porn’s College of Pharmacy and complete prerequisite courses at an affiliated school in a two-year timeframe.

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