Pre-Matriculation Program (PreMP) at PCOM School of Pharmacy
Prepare for Success in the PharmD Program

The Pre-Matriculation Program (PreMP) is a structured, four-week preparatory experience designed to support incoming students as they transition into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at PCOM School of Pharmacy. The program introduces students to essential academic content, skill-building strategies, and institutional resources that contribute to success.

Program Objectives

PreMP is intended to:

Strengthen foundational knowledge in key scientific and quantitative disciplines
Enhance time management, study techniques, and other academic skills
Familiarize students with medical and pharmaceutical terminology
Introduce students to the structure and expectations of the PharmD program
Connect students to faculty, peers, and support services

Program Content

The following topics will be addressed during the program:

Study Skills and Time Management: Approaches to effective learning and organization in a professional program
Introductory Chemistry: Concepts to support understanding of molecular-level drug action
Medical Terminology: Vocabulary relevant to healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences
Foundational Mathematics: Quantitative principles used in pharmaceutical calculations
Pharmaceutical Calculations in Practice: Hands-on application through a compounding activity

Additional activities include a guided tour of the cadaver lab and an overview of the program. Several sessions will include student learning assessments to measure subject comprehension.

Eligibility and Participation

Participation is strongly encouraged for all newly admitted PharmD students. Students repeating the first year are also eligible and encouraged to attend. Beginning in Summer 2026, the program will be required for all students repeating their first year of the PharmD program. Admitted students will receive additional details regarding enrollment through official communication from the Office of Student Affairs.

Program Schedule and Format

The PreMP consists of weekly, two-hour hybrid sessions offered in-person and remote on Zoom. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until noon. Each session is structured as follows:

10-10:50 a.m.: Instruction using a problem-based approach
11-11:30 a.m.: Student learning assessment
11:30-12 p.m.: Review and discussion of assessment outcomes with faculty

Assessment and Outcomes

Student learning will be evaluated through assessments. A pre-program and post-program survey will also be administered to secure participant feedback. These evaluations will help inform the continued development and effectiveness of the program.