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Welcome to the Pre-Pharmacy Club at UC Davis website. Find out about our upcoming events, how you can be better prepared for pharmacy school, and what it means to be a pharmacist.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, May 21
​​​General Meeting
​​Location: Life Sciences 1022
​Time: 6 - 7 PM

R&E: What to do over the Summer

Are you curious what you can do over the summer? Summer is a wonderful time to help improve your pharmacy application. Come join the R&E committee on May 21st from 6 to 7 PM in LSA 1022, where they will discuss several things you can do over the summer to help improve your pharmacy application.
Tuesday, May 21
​​Location: Dos Coyotes (1411 W. Covell Blvd.)
​Time: 5 - 9 PM
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Dos Coyotes Fundraiser

Eat at Dos Coyotes North Davis location on Tuesday May 21, 2019 between 5-9 PM and 20% of your bill will be donated to The Pre-Pharmacy Club at UCD.  Email your receipt to ucdprepharmacy@gmail.com to receive fundraising credit. Thank you for your support!
​* Present a physical flyer at register.
Wednesday, May 22
​​​​Location: Life Sciences 1022
​Time: 6 - 7 PM

Lemonade and Cookies Snack Social

On May 22nd in Life Sciences 1022 from 6 to 7, come enjoy some delicious cookies and lemonade while getting to know other Pre-Pharmers. There will also be games to play!
[RSVP BY 5/25]
​Saturday, June 1
​Special Event
Location: LSA 1022
​​Time: 6 - 8 PM

Pre-Pharmacy Club Banquet

We are happy to announce that our annual pre-pharmacy banquet will take place this quarter. This year’s theme is “Pharmacandy Land.” We will be celebrating the club’s memories as well as Pharmclan winners, and many more. Please come dressed in semi-formal attire! We will have fun activities for you so come out and hang out with your fellow members!
The banquet will be held on Saturday, June 1st from 6PM-8PM at Life Sciences 1022!
This is an RSVP only event! 1 RSVP per person.
 
Click here to RSVP. Please RSVP by Saturday, May 25th at 11:59pm.
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Wednesday, May 29
​​​​Location: Life Sciences 1022
​Time: 6 - 7 PM

Accepted Student Panel

Some of our own members will be discussing their experiences in applying to pharmacy school on May 29th from 6 to 7 PM in Life Sciences 1022. Mark your calendars because this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! You'll learn tips and tricks to score a spot at your dream school.
July 22 - 26
Priority Deadline: April 22
Final Deadline: June 3
​Special Event
Location: Claremont, CA

Keck Graduate Institute Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Summer Program

The Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), a pharmacy school in Claremont, CA, is offering a free 5-day enrichment program for pre-pharmacy students in July. This is a great opportunity to explore the pharmacy profession through hands-on activities and interactive classes. For more info or to apply, please click here. The deadline to apply with priority is April 22, the final deadline to apply is June 3.

An online application form is required that contains questions about your personal and educational background. Additional requirements (below) can be submitted along with your online application or separately:
  • Personal Statement
    • Personal statement instructions: Please provide a brief statement (maximum 500 words, 12-point font, 1 inch margins) describing yourself and explaining why you want to participate in this program.
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
    • Undergraduate students or those who have already graduated are required to submit unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended. High school students are required to submit unofficial high school transcripts.
  • Letter of Recommendation (strongly preferred)
    • Contact information for the recommender can be included in the application. Recommenders will be contacted via email to submit their recommendation online.
Mondays, Thursdays
Community Service
Location: Farm 2.6 (25450 Co Rd 95 Davis CA 95616)
Time: 9 - 11 AM

FARM Davis

FARM Davis is in need of volunteers to help harvest various seasonal fruits and veggies. The harvested produce is donated to local food pantries. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Robyn at farmdavis@gmail.com!​
Every Tuesday
​Community Service
Location: 328 A St.
​Time: See link

Hillel House

Members will have the opportunity to help the community in Davis by preparing and cooking in a commercial kitchen with a professional chef. No cooking experience is required. If interested, sign up using the link below. List UCD Pre-Pharmacy Club under organization. Have the attending supervisor sign the CS form and turn it into Felicia or another officer that will pass it along to her.
Every Thursday
​​​Location: Garrison Room (Memorial Union)
​Time: 5 - 6 PM

Officer Hours

We highly encourage club members to come out and get to know the officers and fellow Pre-Pharmers at our officer hours. Study, socialize, bring a friend, and meet new friends! Officer Hours is a safe space for club members to gather and ask us anything, so please stop by! This counts as 1 social credit. Officer hours occurs every Thursday from 5-6 PM in the MU unless otherwise noted (check FB for updates and exact weekly locations).
Every Thursday
Community Service
Location: 640 Hawthorne Lane, Davis
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Chow Night

Do you want to make a difference while completing your community service requirements? Chow Night helps homeless and/or low income families every Thursday at St. Martin's Church by providing free, warm meals. Unlike regular soup kitchens, Chow Night serves restaurant style where everyone sits in a square facing each other. Volunteer members will have the opportunity to help the community in Davis by cooking and serving food!

If you want to volunteer, please sign-up by clicking the link below (indicate Pre-Pharmacy Club in the comments when signing up), have the attending supervisor sign the CS form and turn it into Felicia (or another officer that will pass it along to her).

If you want to volunteer during the Summer, the sign up sheet and specific summer dates for Davis Community Meals can be found here. 
Every other Saturday
Community Service
​Location: West Side of Central Park in downtown Davis
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Central Park Gardens

Central Park Gardens offers volunteer gardening sessions every other Saturday morning during Winter Quarter from 10am-12pm. Gloves, tools, and gardening guidance will be provided. Tasks may include pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, racking, or planting.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up here!
(Specific volunteering dates can be found in the sign up link)
Saturdays
​Location: 1200 N B St. Sacramento 
​​Time: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Willow Clinic Shadowing Opportunity

Looking for shadowing experience in a dispensary? Interested in seeing how free medications are provided to communities experiencing homelessness in Sacramento? Willow Clinic will be allowing Pre-Pharmacy Club members to come shadow their clinic and on-site dispensary!
Due to limited spots, this special opportunity will only be offered to members who have been active in the Pre-Pharmacy Club for Fall and/or Winter Quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. If you have not been active but are still interested, you are encouraged to become active in the club then shadow during future quarters! Only one sign-up per person and two people maximum are allowed per Saturday clinic. Own transportation is not required as there are carpools leaving the U Mall at 7:30 AM. HIPAA training will be required before coming. Also, you do not need to stay the whole time and you can stay for half the day if you have your own transportation. Please complete training here and email the certificate to jla@ucdavis.edu
If interested, you can sign up here. 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Winter MOTQ

Kristina Chiu
Major: Biological Sciences
C/O: 2020
​Fun Facts:
  • My favorite color is purple
  • I enjoy traveling and exploring different countries
  • I’m a big foodie and love trying new foods
  • My dream pet is a Samoyed
  • I like playing Mario Kart ​
* Check out our club's new Snapchat! @ucdprepharmacy
* We now have a group LinkedIn! Check it out here.
* Get some Pre-Pharmacy Club swag with our new stickers! They're $1 each; fill out this form if interested.
* Are you a UC Davis alumni that is now attending pharmacy school? Join our Aggie Family!

Become a Member

Hello all Pre-Pharmers! It is never too late to become a member. If you haven't turned in a membership form yet, please print out a form and turn it in to us along with the $20 membership fee at our next meeting!
To stay better updated, check out the Pre-Pharmacy Club on social media!
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Snapchat: @ucdprepharmacy

Location

We will have most of our general meetings at 1022 Life Sciences Building.

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