Pharm.D. Students
Doctor of Pharmacy
Incoming Student Characteristics
The Pharm.D. is a professional degree for pharmacists similar to the M.D. for physicians or D.D.S. for dentists. Typical applicants have solid grades in their science and math prerequisite courses (letter grade of C minus or better). Applicants typically have a bachelor’s degree, but it is not required to enter the PharmD program. Students are subject to the prerequisite requirements in place when they are admitted to the program.
as of Mar. 19, 2024
The following table outlines a select set of student characteristics for each incoming class.
| Incoming Year | # of Enrolled Students (1) | Average Incoming GPA (2) | Average PCAT (3) | Average Age of Applicant (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 3.63 | 79.09 | 21.5 |
| 2022 | 139 | 3.57 | 87.44 | 21.8 |
| 2021 | 148 | 3.54 | 87.78* | 21.9 |
| 2020 | 123 | 3.57 | 88.10 | 21.6 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.57 | 89.70 | 21.7 |
| 2018 | 145 | 3.51 | 87.11 | 21.8 |
| 2017 | 154 | N/A | 86.84 | 21.5 |
| 2016 | 140 | N/A | 87.94 | 22.0 |
| 2015 | 152 | N/A | 88.01 | 21.6 |
(1) # of Enrolled Students = Count of unique student IDs by calendar year that were enrolled as of the Census date and reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report. Snapshot data for before 2019 is not available for validation at this time.
(2) Average Incoming GPA = Average GPA of all verified applicants in PharmCAS that were in a status of Matriculated at the time of cycle close and as reported in the PharmD Admission Cycle Report.
(3) Average PCAT Composite = The composite score is calculated from the Biology, Chemistry and Reading sections as reported in the PharmCAS application. This is averaged for all students in the application Verified and Matriculated status at the time of cycle close and is reported in the PharmD Admissions Cycle Report. PCAT transitioned to an optional admissions requirement in 2021.
(4) Average Age of Applicant = The age at the time of PharmCAS application is self-reported. This is averaged for all students in the application Verified and Matriculated status at the time of cycle close and is reported in the PharmD Admissions Cycle Report.
* 2021 was the first year that the PCAT score submission was optional for admissions.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of Mar. 19, 2024
The following table outlines the gender and residency mix for each incoming class. Percentages have been rounded to improve usefulness.
| Incoming Year | Female (%) | Male (%) | North Carolina Residents (%) | Non-NC Residents (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 20 | 42 | 58 |
| 2022 | 73 | 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 2021 | 72 | 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 2020 | 71 | 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 2019 | 78 | 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 2018 | 67 | 33 | 43 | 57 |
| 2017 | 68 | 32 | 59 | 41 |
| 2016 | 70 | 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 2015 | 68 | 32 | 60 | 40 |
| 2014 | 65 | 35 | 62 | 38 |
| 2013 | 61 | 39 | 64 | 36 |
| 2012 | 67 | 33 | 72 | 28 |
| 2011 | 68 | 31 | 78 | 22 |
| 2010 | 62 | 35 | 77 | 23 |
| 2009 | 70 | 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 2008 | 65 | 35 | 86 | 14 |
| 2007 | 70 | 30 | 84 | 16 |
(1) Female (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as Female during their incoming class year Fall Term Census snapshot as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report. Snapshot data before 2020 is not available for validation at this time.
(2) Male (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as Male during their incoming class year Fall Term Census snapshot as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report. Snapshot data before 2020 is not available for validation at this time.
(3) North Carolina Residents (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as having a permanent residence of North Carolina during their incoming Fall Term class year Census snapshot as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report. Snapshot data before 2020 is not available for validation at this time.
(4) Non-North Carolina Residents (%) = Count of unique student IDs that self-identified as having a permanent residence outside of North Carolina during their incoming Fall Term class year Census snapshot as reported in the Incoming Student Headcount Report. Snapshot data before 2020 is not available for validation at this time.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
- Incoming Student Headcount Report (1)(2)(3)(4)
as of Mar. 19, 2024
The following table outlines the race and ethnicity mix for each incoming class. Percentages have been rounded to improve usefulness.
| Incoming Year | White (%) | Asian (%) | African American or Black (%) | Hispanic or Latino (%) (1) | Native American or Alaska Native (%) | Two or more races (%) (2) | Unknown/ Other (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 51 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| 2021 | 51 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 2020 | 55 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| 2019 | 60 | 19 | 8 | 8 | <1 | <1 | 5 |
(1) Race / Ethnicity (%) = The count of unique student IDs that self-identified as that specific race/ethnicity during their incoming Fall Term class year Census snapshot. Snapshot data before 2020 is not available for validation at this time.
(2) The Nonresident Alien and Unknown designations in Connect Carolina are categorized in the Unknown/Other category.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of Mar. 19, 2024
The following table outlines the total student enrollment, campus of the student and dual degree designation as of the end of each academic year.
| Year | Total # of Enrolled Students (1) | Chapel Hill Campus | Asheville Campus* | Dual Degree - MBA (2) | Dual Degree - MPH (2) | Total Dual Degree Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 554 | 522 (94%) | 32 (6%) | 15 | 4 | 19 (3%) |
| 2022 | 560 | 517 (92%) | 43 (7%) | 20 | 6 | 26 (5%) |
| 2021 | 564 | 514 (91%) | 50 (9%) | 19 | 4 | 23 (4%) |
| 2020 | 573 | 507 (88%) | 66 (12%) | 18 | 10 | 28 (5%) |
| 2019 | 603 | 515 (85%) | 89 (15%) | 11 | 12 | 23 (4%) |
(1) Total # of Enrolled Students = Total count of unique student IDs that were enrolled as either full-time or part-time students by campus designation in the PharmD program in the Fall academic term (Post-Grades Snapshot). Includes estimates for Dual-Degree Students since they are enrolled in other Schools while completing the requirements of their program.
(2) Dual Degree = Total count of unique student IDs (PY1, PY2, PY3 or PY4) that were enrolled as either full-time or part-time students in the dual PharmD / MBA (Kenan-Flagler Business School) and PharmD / MPH (Gillings School of Global Public Health) program in the Fall academic term (Post-Grades Snapshot). Note – The dual-degree program counts by year are provided by the Office of Student Affairs annually (OSA) and are not available for automated reporting at this time.
*The Asheville campus opened in 2011.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
Student Outcomes
last updated on Mar. 10, 2023
On time graduation is an important success factor of the PharmD program and is a measure that is closely monitored.
| Graduating Year | Four-Year Graduation Rate (%) | Delayed (%)* | Dismissed (%) | Withdrew (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97 | <11 | 0 | <1 |
| 2023 | 97 | <7 | 0 | <2 |
| 2022 | 93 | <8 | 0 | <1 |
| 2021 | 97 | 3 | 0 | <1 |
| 2020 | 94 | <4 | <1 | <1 |
| 2019 | 90 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 96 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 97 | 3 | <1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 96 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 93 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 92 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 95 | 3 | <1 | <1 |
| 2012 | 92 | 3 | <1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 90 | 5 | 4 | <1 |
| 2010 | 95 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 94 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 97 | 2 | <1 | <1 |
2024: 13 students were delayed: 10 to meet the requirements for the PharmD/MBA dual degree program, 2 to meet the requirements for the PharmD/MPH dual degree program, 1 for leave of absence
2023: 11 students were delayed: 4 to meet the requirements for the PharmD/MBA dual degree program, 3 to meet the requirements for the PharmD/MPH dual degree program, 2 for leave of absence, 1 for medical leave, and 1 other
2022: 11 students were delayed: 5 to meet the requirements for the PharmD/MBA dual degree program, 2 to meet the requirements for the PharmD/MPH dual degree program, 2 for leave of absence, 1 for medical leave, and 1 other
2021: 5 students were delayed: 2 to meet the requirements for the PharmD/MBA dual degree program, 2 for academic reasons, and 1 medical leave
2020: 6 students were delayed: 4 to meet the requirements for the PharrmD/MPH dual degree program, 1 to meet the requirements for the PharrmD/MBA dual degree program, 1 for medical reasons
2019: 13 students were delayed: 3 to meet the requirements for the PharrmD/MPH dual degree program, 1 to meet the requirements for the PharrmD/MBA dual degree program, 2 for academic reasons, 3 for medical reasons, 3 for leave of absence, and 1 other
2018: 4 students were delayed: 3 for medical reasons and 1 to meet the requirements of the PharmD/MPH dual degree program
2017: 8 students were delayed: 3 for academic reasons, 1 for medical reasons, 3 to meet the requirements of the PharmD/MPH dual degree program, and 1 to meet the requirements of the PharmD/MBA dual degree program
2016: 4 students were delayed: 1 for academic reasons, 2 for medical reasons, and 1 for other reason
2015: 7 students were delayed: 4 for academic reasons, 1 for medical reasons, and 2 for other reasons
2014: 7 students were delayed: 2 for academic reasons, 4 for medical reasons, and 1 to meet the requirements of the PharmD/MBA dual degree program
2013: 5 students were delayed: 3 for academic reasons, 1 for medical reasons, and 1 to meet the requirements of the PharmD/MBA dual degree program
2012: 5 students were delayed: 1 for academic reasons, 3 for medical reasons, and 1 to meet the requirements of the PharmD/MBA dual degree program
2011: 7 students were delayed: 5 for medical reasons, 2 for other reasons
2010: 4 students were delayed: 1 for academic reasons, 2 for medical reasons, and 1 for other reasons
2009: 4 students were delayed: 3 for academic reasons, 1 for other reason
2008: 2 students were delayed: 1 for academic reasons, 1 for medical reasons
as of Jan. 26, 2024
The NAPLEX exam is a critical measure that helps School leadership assess our student’s relative competency performance against national benchmarks.
| Graduating Year | NAPLEX First-Time (%) | National Benchmark (%) | UNC Performance vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93 | 78 | 15% points Higher |
| 2023 | 92 | 77 | 15% points Higher |
| 2022 | 93 | 77 | 16% points Higher |
| 2021* | 96 | 82 | 14% points Higher |
| 2020 | 98 | 86 | 12% points Higher |
| 2019 | 92 | 87 | 5% points Higher |
| 2018 | 95 | 89 | 6% points Higher |
| 2017 | 92 | 88 | 4% points Higher |
| 2016 | 95 | 86 | 9% points Higher |
* Revised NAPLEX blueprint occurred in 2021 – click here for details of the change.
Link to NABP examination passing rates.
as of Jan. 26, 2024
The MPJE exam is a critical measure that helps School leadership assess our student’s relative competency performance against national benchmarks.
| Graduating Year | MPJE In-state First-Time (%) | National Benchmark (%) | UNC Performance vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98 | 78 | 20% points Higher |
| 2023 | 92 | 74 | 18% points Higher |
| 2022 | 93 | 76 | 17% points Higher |
| 2021 | 89 | 79 | 10% points Higher |
| 2020 | 94 | 83 | 11% points Higher |
| 2019 | 92 | 83 | 9% points Higher |
| 2018 | 93 | 84 | 9% points Higher |
| 2017 | 90 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | 95 | N/A | N/A |
Link to NABP examination passing rates.
as of Nov.22, 2024
Students’ acceptance of a position at or around graduation is a critical success factor of the PharmD program that is closely monitored.
| Graduating Class Year | Total Graduates (1) | Position Acceptance Rate (2) | Residency (3) | Fellowship (4) | Employment (5) | Other (6) | Lost to Follow-Up (7) | North Carolina Position (8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 118 | 116 (98%) | 75 (64%) | 11 (9%) | 26 (22%) | 4 (3%) | 2 (2%) | 51 (43%) |
| 2023 | 156 | 148 (95%) | 80 (51%) | 23 (15%) | 42 (27%) | 3 (2%) | 8 (5%) | 57 (37%) |
| 2022 | 135 | 124 (92%) | 80 (59%) | 14 (10%) | 29 (21%) | 1 (1%) | 11 (8%) | 46 (34%) |
(1) Total number of students that graduated in May of the same graduating class year.
(2) The Position Acceptance Rate is the total amount of students that have accepted a position by November 1st divided by the total amount of students that graduated in May of the same graduating class year.
(3) Residency is defined as accepting a post graduate residency training position in any of the following specialties. Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Community, Hospital/Health System Admin, Managed Care or Other.
(4) Fellowship is defined as accepting a post graduate fellowship training position in any of the following specialties. Medical Affairs/Medical Information/Medical Communications, Clinical Research/Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, Managed Care, Health Economics & Outcomes Research/Market Access, Drug Information, Commercial, Clinical Pharmacology/Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics/Pharmacometrics.
(5) Employment is defined as accepting a position in Community Pharmacy (chain), Community Pharmacy (independent), Nuclear, Life Sciences Consulting, Long Term Care, Consulting or Other.
(6) Other is defined as any position accepted that is not categorized as employment, residency or fellowship. In some cases, this might be enrollment in postgraduate education.
(7) A student is considered lost to follow-up if our Career Service offices has not documented the position choice of the student by November 1st of the graduating year.
(8) A student is reported as in North Carolina if we have data that indicates their physical work location city and state. Note – If the employer is in another state and the student is working remotely in North Carolina, then we consider this a North Carolina placement.
2023 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2023. This was supplemented with student follow-up through November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2022 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2022. This was supplemented with student follow-up through November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2021 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2021. This was supplemented with student follow-up that ended in November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2020 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2020. This was supplemented with student follow-up that ended in November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2019 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2019. This was supplemented with student follow-up that ended in November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of Oct. 16, 2023
The student’s choice of a position by preference at or around graduation is an important student success outcome factor that is closely monitored.
| Class Year | Residency secured with First Choice or Second Choice opportunity | Fellowship secured with First Choice or Second Choice opportunity | Employment secured with First Choice or Second Choice opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69 /80 = 86% | 21 / 23 = 91% | 25 / 41 = 61% |
| 2022 | 69 /80 = 86% | 13 / 14 = 93% | 21 / 29 = 72% |
2023 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2023. This was supplemented with student follow-up through November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2022 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/04/2022. This was supplemented with student follow-up through November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2021 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2021. This was supplemented with student follow-up that ended in November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2020 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2020. This was supplemented with student follow-up that ended in November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
2019 data collected via the Graduating Student Survey that closed on 5/2019. This was supplemented with student follow-up that ended in November. Please click HERE to view the summary results.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of Apr. 16, 2024
The following table provides comparative data on our graduating student residency match rates as reported by ASHP. Phase I data is typically released in March and Phase II in April.
| Graduating Year | Graduating Class Size | Students Registered for Match (1) | Phase I Matched and Rate (2) | Phase I + Phase II Matched and Rate | Residency In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 | 88 (61%) | 72 (82%) | 32 (44%) | |
| 2024 | 119 | 81 (68%) | 67 (83%) | 73 (90%) | 27 (33%) |
| 2023 | 156 | 88 (56%) | 67 (77%) | 80 (91%) | 24 (27%) |
| 2022 | 134 | 88 (66%) | 70 (80%) | 79 (90%) | 27 (31%) |
| 2021 | 154 | 93 (60%) | 77 (83%) | 83 (89%) | 33 (35%) |
| 2020 | 145 | 97 (67%) | 72 (74%) | 76 (78%) | 27 (28%) |
(1) Student Registered for Match = As reported by the ASHP Match data for students indicating they planned to graduate in the current year of match. Note – Other students reported from previous graduating classes are not reported in these data.
(2) PG1 – Phase 1 Match Rate = As reported by the ASHP Match data. The match rate is consistently calculated as # Matched / (Matched + Non-Matched + Non-participants). Non-participants are students that registered to match but failed to meet all of the match process requirements. (for instance, they did not submit a rank list in time).
Experiential Program
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the trend in total active training sites by primary Pharmacy setting. An active site is defined as a training site with a unique name and physical address that has trained at least 1 student during the assessment period. The active sites measure helps program leadership understand available training site capacity by Pharmacy setting and helps program leadership optimize staffing levels to support continuous improvement initiatives for our students and our preceptors.
| Academic Year | Community (1) | Health System (2) | Non-Patient Care (NPC) (3) | Ambulatory Care (4) | Other (5) | Total Active Training Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 81 | 101 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 227 |
| 22 - 23 | 76 | 115 | 32 | 11 | 12 | 245 |
| 21 - 22 | 78 | 118 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 236 |
Note: The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is from May 1st to April 30th. The counts listed above are inclusive of all data stored in RX Preceptor and include both early and advanced immersion student training experiences.
(1) The Community setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Community Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center, Grocery Store Chain, Hospital – Affiliated Outpatient Pharmacy, Independent Pharmacy, National Chain Pharmacy, Student Health and Other.
(2) The Health System setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Administration / Operations, Inpatient Clinical, Veterans Affairs and Other (typical for large sites that allow for training in multiple settings.
(3) The Non-Patient Care (NPC) setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories, Academia, Association Management, Biotechnology, Consulting, Government Agency, Payer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Supply Chain and Other.
(4) The Ambulatory Care setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Health System, Independent Practice, Skilled Nursing and Other.
(5) The Other setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; International, Nuclear Pharmacy, Vet Pharmacy and Other.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the trend in total students trained by primary Pharmacy setting. A unique student is defined as a distinct student ID that trained in the assessment period and in the specific site setting category. The students trained measure helps program leadership understand the types of settings where our students are exposed to the practice of pharmacy. Analysis of these data helps program leadership optimize the mix of site settings to ensure our students continue to have a broad exposure to the opportunities and challenges of each Pharmacy setting.
| Academic Year | Community (1) | Health System (2) | Non-Patient Care (NPC) (3) | Ambulatory Care (4) | Other (5) | Unduplicated Students Trained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 215 | 101 | 31 | 19 | 29 | 394 |
| 22 - 23 | 234 | 115 | 77 | 34 | 39 | 415 |
| 21 - 22 | 256 | 118 | 59 | 29 | 12 | 411 |
Note: The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is from May 1st to April 30th. The counts listed above are inclusive of all data stored in RX Preceptor and include both early and advanced immersion student training experiences.
(1) The Community setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Community Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center, Grocery Store Chain, Hospital – Affiliated Outpatient Pharmacy, Independent Pharmacy, National Chain Pharmacy, Student Health and Other.
(2) The Health System setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Administration / Operations, Inpatient Clinical, Veterans Affairs and Other (typical for large sites that allow for training in multiple settings.
(3) The Non-Patient Care (NPC) setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories, Academia, Association Management, Biotechnology, Consulting, Government Agency, Payer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Supply Chain and Other.
(4) The Ambulatory Care setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Health System, Independent Practice, Skilled Nursing and Other.
(5) The Other setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; International, Nuclear Pharmacy, Vet Pharmacy and Other.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the trend in unique NC counties in which our students are training by Pharmacy setting. The count indicates how many distinct counties in NC in which we had at least 1 student training in the period and Pharmacy setting being assessed. The unduplicated county student training coverage metric helps program leadership understand our progress in our desire to help advance Pharmacy practice in every one of the 100 counties in North Carolina.
| Academic Year | Community (1) | Health System (2) | Non-Patient Care (NPC) (3) | Ambulatory Care (4) | Other (5) | Unduplicated NC County Training Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 40 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 46 / 100 = 46% |
| 22 - 23 | 40 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 52 / 100 = 52% |
| 21 - 22 | 39 | 34 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 53 / 100 = 53% |
Note : The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is May 1st to April 30th. The counts listed above are inclusive of all data stored in RX Preceptor and include both early and advanced immersion student training experiences.
(1) The Community setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Community Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center, Grocery Store Chain, Hospital – Affiliated Outpatient Pharmacy, Independent Pharmacy, National Chain Pharmacy, Student Health and Other.
(2) The Health System setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Administration / Operations, Inpatient Clinical, Veterans Affairs and Other (typical for large sites that allow for training in multiple settings.
(3) The Non-Patient Care (NPC) setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories, Academia, Association Management, Biotechnology, Consulting, Government Agency, Payer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Supply Chain and Other.
(4) The Ambulatory Care setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Health System, Independent Practice, Skilled Nursing and Other.
(5) The Other setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; International, Nuclear Pharmacy, Vet Pharmacy and Other.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the trend in unique rural NC counties in which our students are training by Pharmacy setting. The count indicates how many distinct rural counties in NC in which we had at least 1 student training in the period and Pharmacy setting being assessed. The unduplicated rural county student training coverage metric helps program leadership understand our progress in our desire to help advance Pharmacy practice in every one of the 78 rural counties in North Carolina.
| Academic Year | Community (1) | Health System (2) | Non-Patient Care (NPC) (3) | Ambulatory Care (4) | Other (5) | Unduplicated NC Rural Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 27 of 78 = 36% |
| 22 - 23 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 31 of 78 = 40% |
| 21 - 22 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 32 of 78 = 41% |
Note: The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is from May 1st to April 30th. The counts listed above are inclusive of all data stored in RX Preceptor and include both early and advanced immersion student training experiences. The NC Rural Center is used for defining Rural NC counties of which there are 78 of 100 NC counties categorized as Rural. A Rural County is defined as having an average population density of 250 or less people per square mile.
(1) The Community setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Community Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center, Grocery Store Chain, Hospital – Affiliated Outpatient Pharmacy, Independent Pharmacy, National Chain Pharmacy, Student Health and Other.
(2) The Health System setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Administration / Operations, Inpatient Clinical, Veterans Affairs and Other (typical for large sites that allow for training in multiple settings.
(3) The Non-Patient Care (NPC) setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories, Academia, Association Management, Biotechnology, Consulting, Government Agency, Payer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Supply Chain and Other.
(4) The Ambulatory Care setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Health System, Independent Practice, Skilled Nursing and Other.
(5) The Other setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; International, Nuclear Pharmacy, Vet Pharmacy and Other.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the trend in unique preceptors used by settings. A unique preceptor is defined as a distinct preceptor name that trained at least 1 student in the site setting category assessed. The preceptor measure helps program leadership understand the number of unique preceptors that need to be trained, assessed and managed. In addition, the unique preceptor measure helps program leadership better understand the historical student preceptor training capacity by Pharmacy setting and help program leadership optimize staffing levels to support continuous improvement initiatives for our students and our preceptors.
| Academic Year | Community (1) | Health System (2) | Non-Patient Care (NPC) (3) | Ambulatory Care (4) | Other (5) | Unduplicated Preceptors Utilized for Student Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 91 | 532 | 52 | 9 | 8 | 692 |
| 22 - 23 | 82 | 600 | 53 | 13 | 13 | 761 |
| 21 - 22 | 83 | 534 | 41 | 10 | 6 | 674 |
Note: The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is from May 1st to April 30th. The counts listed above are inclusive of all data stored in RX Preceptor and include both early and advanced immersion student training experiences.
(1) The Community setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Community Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center, Grocery Store Chain, Hospital – Affiliated Outpatient Pharmacy, Independent Pharmacy, National Chain Pharmacy, Student Health and Other.
(2) The Health System setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Administration / Operations, Inpatient Clinical, Veterans Affairs and Other (typical for large sites that allow for training in multiple settings.
(3) The Non-Patient Care (NPC) setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories, Academia, Association Management, Biotechnology, Consulting, Government Agency, Payer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Supply Chain and Other.
(4) The Ambulatory Care setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Health System, Independent Practice, Skilled Nursing and Other.
(5) The Other setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; International, Nuclear Pharmacy, Vet Pharmacy and Other.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the trend in our students’ perception of overall site quality by training setting category. The overall site quality measure helps program leadership understand where targeted interventions might be required to achieve desired student quality targets for their early and advanced immersion training experiences.
| Academic Year | Community (1) | Health System (2) | Non-Patient Care (NPC) (3) | Ambulatory Care (4) | Other (5) | Site Quality Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| 22 - 23 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| 21 - 22 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Note: The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is from May 1st to April 30th. The quality scores listed above are inclusive of all Advanced Immersion data stored in RX Preceptor. The scores shown above are average scores across three core annual assessment areas.
- Quality of Interactions During Training Experience
- Quality of Preceptor / Preceptor Team
- Quality of Site
(1) The Community setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Community Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center, Grocery Store Chain, Hospital – Affiliated Outpatient Pharmacy, Independent Pharmacy, National Chain Pharmacy, Student Health and Other.
(2) The Health System setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Administration / Operations, Inpatient Clinical, Veterans Affairs and Other (typical for large sites that allow for training in multiple settings.
(3) The Non-Patient Care (NPC) setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories, Academia, Association Management, Biotechnology, Consulting, Government Agency, Payer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Supply Chain and Other.
(4) The Ambulatory Care setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; Health System, Independent Practice, Skilled Nursing and Other.
(5) The Other setting is inclusive of the following sub-categories; International, Nuclear Pharmacy, Vet Pharmacy and Other.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the number of unique sites (by name and physical address) that trained at least 1 student during the period assessed within a defined Area Health Education Center (AHEC) region. The active sites measure helps program leadership understand available training sites historically available by AHEC and helps program leadership optimize staffing levels to support continuous improvement initiatives for our students and our preceptors.
| Academic Year | Wilmington / South East AHEC (1) | Fayetteville / Southern Regional AHEC (2) | Greenville / Eastern AHEC (3) | Raleigh Wake AHEC (4) | Chapel Hill UNC Region AHEC (5) | Unduplicated Sites in Eastern NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 21 | 29 | 91 |
| 22 - 23 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 25 | 30 | 94 |
| 21 - 22 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 94 |
Note: The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is from May 1st to April 30th. The data listed above are inclusive of all data stored in RX Preceptor and include both early and advanced immersion student training experiences.
(1) The Wilmington / South AHEC primarily includes the counties of Cumberland, Duplin, New Hanover and Pender.
(2) The Fayetteville / Southern Regional AHEC primarily includes the counties of Cumberland, Harnett, Moore and Robeson.
(3) The Greenville / Eastern AHEC primarily includes the counties of Beaufort, Cateret, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Halifax, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt and Wilson.
(4) The Raleigh / Wake AHEC primarily includes the counties of Chatham, Granville, Johnston, Pitt, Vance and Wake.
(5) The Chapel Hill / UNC AHEC primarily includes the counties of Chatham, Durham, Orange, Wake.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog
as of March 5, 2025
The following table illustrates the number of unique sites (by name and physical address) that trained at least 1 student during the period assessed within a defined Area Health Education Center (AHEC) region. The active sites measure helps program leadership understand available training sites historically available by AHEC and help program leadership optimize staffing levels to support continuous improvement initiatives for our students and our preceptors.
| Academic Year | Winston Salem / Northwest AHEC (1) | Greensboro AHEC (2) | Durham / Duke AHEC (3) | Asheville / Mountain AHEC (4) | Charlotte AHEC (5) | Total Unique Sites in Western NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 - 24 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 34 | 27 | 101 |
| 22 - 23 | 13 | 23 | 15 | 38 | 26 | 114 |
| 21 - 22 | 10 | 23 | 14 | 38 | 30 | 115 |
Note: The Academic Year in the Experiential Program is from May 1st to April 30th. The data listed above are inclusive of all data stored in RX Preceptor and include both early and advanced immersion student training experiences.
(1) The Winston Salem AHEC primarily includes the counties of Caldwell, Forsyth, Randolph, Rowan, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin.
(2) The Greensboro AHEC primarily includes the counties of Alamance, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham.
(3) The Durham / Duke AHEC primarily includes the counties of Durham, Orange and Wake.
(4) The Asheville / Mountain AHEC primarily includes the counties of Buncombe, Burke, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain and Transylvania.
(5) The Charlotte AHEC primarily includes the counties of Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly and Union.
Authoritative Data Source – Report Catalog