If you are considering a career in pharmacy, don't miss the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy's information session on Thursday, September 8, in Elizabeth City. There will be two sessions. The first one, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., is for current college students and college graduates. The second session, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. is for high school students. The session for current college students and college graduates will also include a breakout segment for people who are considering applying to the School's doctor of pharmacy program, which will offer a brief overview of our PharmD program, an explanation of the admissions process, and suggestions on preparing a comprehensive application.

If you are planning to attend the information session, please e-mail pharmacy_recruitment_rsvp@unc.edu. Attendees will

• learn about the outstanding career opportunities in the pharmacy profession, from innovative practice to cutting-edge research;
• get information on the professional and educational requirements for success; and
• hear faculty and student perspectives.

Visit the following sections of our Web site to learn about the different career paths you can take in pharmacy and how the School can help you get there:

• Doctor of pharmacy (PharmD): Prepares people to practice pharmacy
• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences: Prepares people for careers in pharmaceutical research
• MS in heatlh-system pharmacy: Prepares pharmacists for leadership positions in health care

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