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NOTE: Deadline for applications extended to friday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m. At that time, ALL application materials must be received in order to remain eligible for admission to the Carolina LEAD program.
 

LEAD Program

NOTE: Deadline for applications extended to friday, June 19 at 3:00 p.m. At that time, ALL application materials must be received in order to remain eligible for admission to the Carolina LEAD program.


To Apply for the LEAD Program

Download an application by clicking on the appropriate link below, fill it out, sign it, and return it via mail, fax, or e-mail (if you prefer to scan the completed and signed form). You must also submit a college transcript and a letter of recommendation. Send all materials to:

Lauren Wall

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
CB# 7566
100B Beard Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Telephone: 919-966-9786
Fax: 919-966-6919
Pharmacy_Recruitment@unc.edu

 

The Carolina Pharmacy Leadership, Excellence, and Development (LEAD) program is a preparatory and professional development program geared toward underserved and underrepresented students who are interested in exploring a career in pharmacy and learning how to be competitive in the pharmacy-school admissions process.

Please know that these programs are not limited to underserved and underrepresented students.  All interested students are encouraged to apply.

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy will host two events for LEAD program participants, one on July 28, 2009, for high school students and on on July 29, 2009, for current and former college students.

Those admitted to the program will

  • be exposed to and explore the phenomenal career opportunities available in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences,
  • meet and build relationships with leaders in the profession, and
  • improve their performance on admissions tests and learn to be a successful applicant through professional development and leadership activities.

Participants will engage in interactive classes and seminars and interface with faculty and students from one of the nation's leading pharmacy schools. They would also meet and work with innovative clinicians and cutting edge researchers from a variety of pharmacy practice settings.

The deadline for submitting an application is June 19, 2009. To apply, please submit

  • One application
  • One copy of your transcript from each school attended
  • One recommendation letter

 

 

 

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