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Gator Pharmacy Exploration Camp

 ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 12

The Gator Pharmacy Exploration Camp is directed by the UF College of Pharmacy.

Contact prepharmacy@cop.ufl.edu for more information.

Rising high school seniors are invited to dive into the exciting world of pharmacy at the Gator Pharmacy Exploration Camp, hosted by the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. This action-packed week on campus offers students the chance to discover the dynamic pharmacy profession through hands-on activities, all while getting a taste of college life. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore, learn, and have fun!

As a participant, you will attend presentations, skills labs, discussion groups, workshops and social/teambuilding activities.  You will receive mentoring from pre-pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy students.  You will learn directly from pharmacists about their different practice settings.  Additionally, you will come to understand the wide variety of opportunities available for pharmacy students.  You will participate in a group project about public health.  The different pathways into pharmacy school will be shared so students can develop their individualized plans for their pharmacy journeys, including being exposed to the UF Pharmacy Early Assurance Program.  Finally, students will be introduced to wellness and self-care as important components of a successful collegiate experience.

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Gator Pharmacy Camp students get to experience what it is like to work in the pharmacy profession.

Gator Pharmacy Exploration Camp

Program activities may include (not an exhaustive list):

  • Tour of the College of Pharmacy
  • Discussion with Pharmacists from various specialties
  • Learn basic Pharmacy calculations and compounding skills
  • Interactions with current Prepharmacy and PharmD students
  • Exploration of some of the over 100 different career paths available with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
  • UF College of Pharmacy “swag”