Drug Discovery to Clinical Care
Boston Campus Program—July 7-19, 2024
Exploring Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Sciences
Through this two-week interactive experience, students will gain insights into the life cycle of medications, from the drug discovery and development process to their use in humans. Anticipated activities include: engaging with researchers and drug manufacturers, visiting their facilities, and participating in hand-on activities related to medication compounding. Additionally, students will learn about many of the important aspects related to medication use, including the history, therapeutic and toxicologic aspects, as well as delivery to the patient.
An inside look at Drug Discovery to Clinical Care
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
Acquire knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical and clinical research.
Observing and engaging within the drug-discovery and delivery processes will allow students to gain insights into the various ways pharmacists aid in the medication use process.
Develop real-world skills applicable to pharmacy when providing patient care.
Completing various training experiences such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), laboratory safety and basic research design, will allow students to gain insights into how their work impacts patient lives.
Explore various pathways for future pharmacists and researchers.
Engaging directly with pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists will allow students to learn about the numerous roles, responsibilities, and pathways that are available to pharmacists, including the patient care, clinical research, biotechnology, and drug discovery/development.
Grow interpersonal and team-building skills.
Conducting a variety of hands-on activities will allow students to gain experience and build confidence and competence across a spectrum of pharmacy-specific activities.
Sample Schedule
For an in-depth look at your day to day activities during the two-week Drug Discovery to Clinical Care program, click the link below to download our full sample schedule.
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Program Tuition
The program tuition is $6,695. This includes: program tuition, course materials, housing, meals, and social activities. We strive to make our programs financially accessible. All admitted students will be considered for need-based aid, and our financial aid awards are typically in the form of scholarships or program discounts.
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