High school summer enrichment program and SAT/ACT Preparatory Program for rising juniors and seniors
About the Center of Excellence
Howard University College of Pharmacy Center of Excellence
The Center of Excellence (COE) program, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, was established to assist designated health profession schools and other public and non-profit, or educational institutions strengthen the national capacity to produce a culturally competent healthcare workforce, whose diversity is representative of the U.S. population.
The Center of Excellence (COE) program is designed to strengthen the national capacity to train under-represented minority (URM) students in various health profession fields. The Center of Excellence program is designated to certain Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and/or colleges or universities that have a history of a high enrollment of Hispanic or Native American students. These colleges or universities are required to have a Health Professions School of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. Centers of Excellence programs are also offered to other public and non-profit, or educational entities, and graduate programs in mental or behavioral health programs that train a significant number of the targeted minority populations.
Howard University's College of Pharmacy, received a Center of Excellence grant in 2000 to initiate programs for K-12 students, partnerships with community colleges, and bachelor’s degree granting institutions.
Supported by:
The Department of Health & Human Services
Meet The Team
The College of Pharmacy provides the following programs:
NAPLEX Prep
For fourth-year student pharmacists. North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Preparation Program (NAPLEX Prep) for P4 student pharmacists.
Operational Programs
In addition, the Howard University COE offers operational programs to support Faculty Development, Student Health Services Training, Professionalism, Mentoring and Faculty Student Research
Program Deadlines
K-12TH GRADE PROGRAMS
SAT Prep program: This program is designed for rising 11th and 12th graders interested in Pharmacy as a career. Choose one:
Apply for February 2024 course HERE.
Timeline
- Application period: December 1-31, 2023
- Application review: January 8-12, 2024
- Notifications: January 16, 2024
Apply for March 2024 course HERE.
Timeline
- Application period: January 1-31, 2024
- Application review: February 8-12, 2024
- Notifications: February 16, 2024
Courses will be held 6:30-8:30 PM ET via Zoom
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Pharm Step 2 application period January 8 - February 9, 2024. Click HERE to apply.
This program is designed and developed for rising junior and senior undergraduate students interested in Pharmacy as a career.
Pre-Pharmacy Student Training & Education Pipeline 2-Pharm STEP 2 Program:
Three-week summer program that will allow you the opportunity to challenge yourself academically while interacting with award-winning professors. Participants will have courses in medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations, shadowing, field trips and more.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate student with interest in Pharmacy as a career, US citizen or permanent resident, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Eligibility:
Any African American, Hispanic/Latino American, and American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate students who have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above, a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
Program Dates: May 20 - June 7, 2024 (no program May 27, 2024)
Pharm Step 2 program applications for summer 2024 timeline:
- Application period: January 8 - February 9, 2024
- Application review: February 12-16, 2024
- Interviews: February 22-28, 2024
- Notification: March 1, 2024
- Paperwork Due: March 10, 2024
Apply HERE
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pharmacists Preparation and Education Program (Pharm PREP 3) formerly Advanced Pharmacotherapy Preview program (Summer 2024 dates TBA)
Faculty Student Research
Research Dates
- Spring January 30 - April 21, 2024
- Summer June 6 - July 22, 2024
Apply HERE
- Tutorial Services
- Spring 2024: January 16 - April 26, 2024
Program Updates
Spring 2024
- Faculty Student Research Application: January 30 - April 21, 2024
Timeline
- Application Period: November 6 - 27
- Application Review: November 28 - December 5
- Notification: December 11
Research Dates
- Spring: January 30 - April 21, 2024
- Summer: June 6 - July 22, 2024
Pre-Pharmacy Student Training & Education Pipeline 2 Program (Pharm Step 2)
Undergraduate juniors and seniors interested in Pharmacy
Program Dates: May 20 - June 7, 2024
Application Period: January 8 - February 9, 2024
Application Review: February 12 - 16, 2024
Interviews: February 22 - 28, 2024
Notification: March 1, 2024
Paperwork Due: March 10, 2024
Apply HERE
Pre-Pharmacy Student Training & Education Pipeline 1 Program (Pharm Step 1)
High School Juniors and Seniors interested in Pharmacy
Program Date: June 17 - June 28, 2024 (no program June 19, 2024)
Application Period: March 1-29, 2024
Application Review: April 1-5, 2024
Interviews: April 8-12, 2024
Notification: April 15, 2024
Apply HERE
Fall 2024
TBD