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About Our Programs
The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy realizes that students begin to explore future career fields in middle school and high school. We are excited to provide opportunities for students to learn more about Pharmacy, and further, to educate local students about opportunities to earn a doctoral degree in a healthcare field, all in the greater Rockford area! We continue to expand opportunities for middle and high school students, so make sure to check back often for updates!
Pharmacy Experiences for Middle & High School Students
The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy High School Pharmacy camp (HSPC) is a half day, introductory experience designed to expose high school students to the field of pharmacy — HSPC is an in-person half-day event!
HSPC began in 2015 and has helped participants decide if pharmacy is right for them (https://pharmacyforme.org/). Past participants have included individuals from Illinois as well as out-of-state high school students interested in the profession. We welcome a diverse group of individuals to apply to attend. With over 80 career paths in the field of pharmacy, High School Pharmacy Camp gives participants an opportunity to learn about traditional roles for pharmacists as well as novel opportunities you can pursue with a pharmacy degree!
The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy at Rockford a half day experience for parents, guardians, and anyone who may be a future pharmacy student supporter. To apply for the Supporter Track, please ask your student to select “Yes” on the Supporter Track question on their High School Pharmacy Camp application.
Are you interested in a healthcare field, helping others, chemistry, or biology? Have you ever wondered what else goes into being a pharmacist besides what you see at your local community pharmacy? We invite you to join us in a fully immersive student shadow day!
The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy Shadow Day is a hands-on experience that lets high school and college students step into the shoes of a pharmacy student for a day. You’ll get to sit in on real classes, take part in interactive lab activities, and see what life is like at pharmacy school. It’s a great way to explore your interests, ask questions, and discover whether a future in pharmacy might be the right path for you.
Participants will experience:
- A brief introduction to a career in pharmacy
- 1st year pharmacy active learning classroom observation and participation
- Active participation in a 2nd year compounding activity working with current pharmacy students in our compounding lab
- Lunch (provided by the college) with current pharmacy students
Have questions about the Shadow Day experience? Reach out to Paige Rauh at pharmd@uic.edu or 815-395-5831.