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TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA

College of Pharmacy

Student Catalog

Effective: October 1, 2006

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Directions to CampusDriving Directions:1310 Johnson LaneMare IslandVallejo, CA 94592 707 638-5200

Touro University - California is located on the historical Mare Island in the San Pablo Bay, northof San Francisco and minutes from the Sonoma-Napa wine country. The 44 acre campusprovides a comprehensive medical library, state of the art anatomy laboratory, research andclassroom suites, a student health clinic, dining facilities and student housing. The Mare Island campus houses the College of Health Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Pharmacy (TUCOP).

From SFO Airport and San Francisco (1 hour & 15 minutes from SFO):Exiting the Airport, follow the signs to Highway 101 North toward San Francisco and the BayBridge/Oakland. Cross over the Bay Bridge, stay in the left lanes, and exit at Highway I-80 East(Sacramento/Vallejo). Past Emeryville, Berkeley, Richmond, and just over the Carquinez Bridge($3 toll), take the Tennessee Street/ Mare Island exit. Turn right onto Tennessee Street andproceed until it enters Mare Island. Across the blue Mare Island drawbridge take a left ontoWalnut Avenue. ** If Walnut Avenue is closed due to construction, proceed to the next stop signat Azuar and turn left. ** Travel until you see St. Peter's chapel on your right if you've traveledalong Walnut, on your left if you've traveled down Azuar. From Walnut turn left or proceedstraight from Azuar, and travel for 1/4 mile to the fork in the road. Bear left and turn right almostimmediately to get to the Administration Building (Building H-83), the Library, our classrooms,gymnasium and lecture halls.

From Oakland Airport (1 hour from OAK):Exiting the Airport, follow the signs to Hegenberger Road and then to the I-880 Freeway North.Continue on I-880 past downtown Oakland toward San Francisco. Take the I-580/80 connectorramp to the right toward San Rafael/ Sacramento, which will place you on I-80 (Sacramento/Vallejo). Past Emeryville, Berkeley, Richmond, and just over the Carquinez Bridge ($3 toll),take the Tennessee Street/ Mare Island exit. Turn right onto Tennessee Street and proceed until itenters Mare Island. Across the blue Mare Island drawbridge take a left onto Walnut Avenue. **If Walnut Avenue is closed due to construction, proceed to the next stop sign at Azuar and turnleft. ** Travel until you see St. Peter's chapel on your right if you've traveled along Walnut, onyour left if you've traveled down Azuar. From Walnut, turn left and travel for 1/4 mile to the forkin the road. Bear left and turn right almost immediately to get to the Administration Building(Building H-83), the Library, our classrooms, gymnasium and lecture halls.

From the Golden Gate Bridge (1 hour from the north end):Over the Golden Gate Bridge heading North on Highway 101 proceed past Mill Valley, CorteMadera, San Rafael, and Terra Linda to the Highway 37 (Vallejo) exit. While on Highway 37travel in the right lane and continue for approximately 15 minutes to the Mare Island exit. Uponentering Mare Island, proceed along Walnut Avenue until it ends at a stop sign. ** You may seea construction detour along Walnut, if so, turn right and proceed to Azuar. Turn left onto Azuar.** Travel until you see St. Peter's chapel on your right if you've traveled along Walnut, on your

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left if you've traveled down Azuar. From Walnut turn left or proceed straight from Azuar, and travel for 1/4 mile to the fork in the road. Bear left and turn right almost immediately to get tothe Administration Building (Building H-83), the Library, our classrooms, gymnasium andlecture halls.

From Sacramento Airport (1 hour & 20 minutes using Route 80):Exiting the airport, follow 80 West to Vallejo. Turn of on Tennessee Street and proceed westuntil it ends at the Mare Island guard gate. Across the blue Mare Island drawbridge take a leftonto Walnut Avenue. Travel for 3/4 mile until it ends at a stop sign. You'll see St. Peter's chapelon your right. Turn left and travel for 1/4 to the fork in the road. Bear left and turn right almostimmediately to get to the Administration Building (Building H-83), the Library, our classrooms,gymnasium and lecture halls.

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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY – ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2006-2007

FALL 2006August 2006

Orientation July 31, August 1 and 2 (Monday-Wednesday) Tisha B’Av August 3 (Thursday)

Classes begin August 7 (Monday)September 2006

Labor Day September 4 – No classesBlock I exams September 11, 12 and 14,15 White Coat Ceremony September 17 (Sunday)Eve of Rosh Hashanah September 22 (Friday) - No classesRosh Hashanah September 23, 24 (Saturday, Sunday)

October 2006Yom Kippur October 2 (Monday) - No classesSukkot October 6 (Friday) – No classes

Fall Break October 6- 15 Shemini Azeret October 13, 14 (Friday, Saturday) - No classes

Simchat Torah October 15 (Sunday)Block II Exams October 30, 31 – November 2, 3

November 2006Thanksgiving November 23-24 (Thursday, Friday) – No classes

December 2006Block III Exams December 11, 12 and 14-15Summative Exam December 18-20 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)Winter Break December 21-January 2 – No classes

SPRING 2007January 2007

Classes begin January 3 (Wednesday)Martin L. King Jr. Day January 15 (Monday) – No classes

February 2007Block I Exams February 12, 13 and 15, 16 President’s Day February 19 (Monday) - No Classes

March 2007Block II Exams March 26, 27 and 29, 30

April 2007Spring Break March 31 – April 10 (Saturday–Tuesday) – No classesPassover April 3-10 (Tuesday - Tuesday)

May 2007Block III Exams May 14, 15, 16, 17 (Monday – Thursday)Summative Exam May 18 and 21 (Friday, Monday) Eve of Shavuot May 22 (Tuesday) Classes end at noon – No exams Shavuot May 23-24 (Wednesday, and Thursday)

End of Academic YearMemorial Day May 28 (Monday)

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF

TOURO UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE

In 1971, Touro enrolled its first class of 35 students. The institution has changed agreat deal since those early years. Total enrollment in Touro’s many schools anddivisions approaches 10,000 students. The opportunity for intellectual and career

growth has expanded with the addition of new undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional programs, culminating in the establishment of the Touro University

campus in Mare Island.

Yet the commitment to personal attention, research, and excellence characteristicof the early years still remain at the center of Touro’s institutional self-awareness.We seek to make higher education possible for all talented students who seek to

make the world a better place.

We hope that you, the students, will draw upon our commitment – even exploit it inyour own quest to serve humankind. We believe there is no better context for that

quest than Touro.

Cordially,

Bernard Lander, Ph.D., L.H.D.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN, TOURO UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE OF PHARMACY

We welcome the members of the Charter Class of Touro University College ofPharmacy. As Charter Class members, approximately 60 in number, you willexperience small classes, highly qualified professors, a technologically advancededucational environment and a culture of commitment to helping people optimizetheir use of medications.

Our program is located on a campus primarily devoted to the health sciences withprograms in medicine, physician assistants and public health already in place—aswell as a graduate school of education. The campus is located on Mare Island, inhistoric Vallejo on the north shore of San Francisco Bay and less than 40 miles fromSan Francisco.

Pharmacists are in high demand as medications become more central in thetreatment of disease and the maintenance of health. For the millions of Americanswith chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia andasthma, taking multiple medications daily is a complicated process and pharmacistscan help them through education, counseling and monitoring. As the Baby Boomergeneration ages, there will be a strong rise in prescription medications and anattendant need for pharmacists to help the new elderly use their medicinescorrectly. Also, the rising use of prescription medications will continue to createmany, diverse job opportunities for pharmacists.

Pharmacy education includes classroom and clinical (or experiential) work. Webelieve that both are extremely important and our curriculum is designed tointegrate these two aspects of professional education. The Touro program offerstwo years of didactic instruction and an experiential component that is two years inlength with a transitional semester at the beginning of the clinical work.

We look forward to the coming years as our Charter Class and subsequent classesare professionally prepared to enter the exciting profession and community ofpharmacy.

Katherine K. Knapp, PhD, Dean

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DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE OF THE CATALOG

The College Catalog is a reference intended to provide accurate information to students andothers regarding Touro University College of Pharmacy (TUCOP).

The provisions of the Catalog are subject to change as a result of official actions of theadministration. Such changes may be without notice. The student should not consider thisCatalog to represent a contract between TUCOP and the student. The college disclaims anymisrepresentations that may have occurred as a result of errors in preparation or typing.

Each student must recognize that he/she is responsible for knowledge of current academicregulations, general and specific requirements, student policies and operational policies,contained in this Catalog, the Student Handbook, and other official announcements andpublished documents of TUCOP.

Touro University-California reserves the right to make changes at any time in this catalog or inthe requirements for admission, graduation, tuition, fees and any rules or regulations. TU-Cmaintains the right to refuse to matriculate a student deemed by the faculty to be academicallyincompetent or otherwise unfit or unsuited for enrollment.

Historical Perspective

Touro University is a Jewish-sponsored independent institution of higher and professionaleducation founded by Bernard Lander, PhD, LHD. The institution derives its name from Judahand Isaac Touro, leaders of colonial America who represented the ideal upon which we base ourmission.

Touro College was chartered by the State of New York in 1970. The first students enrolled in1971; the class consisted of 35 liberal arts and science students. Since those early days, theinstitution has experienced substantial growth.

Since its founding, Touro College has developed into a major institution of higher education,which includes the following schools: The College of Arts and Sciences (1971); the School ofHealth Sciences (1972); the School of General Studies (1974), the Graduate School of JewishStudies (1979); the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (1980); the School for Lifelong Education(1989); the New York School of Career and Applied Science (1995), the Graduate School ofEducation and Psychology (1995); Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine Vallejo(founded in 1997 as the San Francisco College of Osteopathic Medicine); Touro UniversityInternational, offering degree programs on the internet in Cypress, California (1999); the LanderCollege for Men in Kew Garden Hills (2000) created in 2001 through a merger of two previouslyseparate divisions, the School of General Studies (founded in (1974) and the School of Careerand Applied Studies (created in 1995); Touro University – Nevada (2004) and the TU-C Collegeof Pharmacy in 2005.

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Touro opened a branch in Moscow in Spring 1991 and its operations now include the Institute ofJewish Studies (branch campus) and a business program with Moscow University Touro (anindependent entity) operated through an inter-institutional agreement. The branch campus inJerusalem comprises the Graduate School of Jewish Studies, an undergraduate business programand the Touro Israel Option (year abroad program). In October 2003, Touro opened a smallbranch campus in Berlin.

Touro has long been interested in health professions education. In 1983, Touro established theCenter for Biomedical Education, a cooperative program leading to an M.D. from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel's premier school of applied sciences. Success in this andother related programs led Touro to explore the possibility of establishing a college ofosteopathic medicine. Touro sought incorporation in the State of California, and in 1997 locateda campus in the San Francisco Bay Area. The campus was moved to Mare Island, California in1999. In 2003, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOP) became theFounding College of Touro University – California. Touro University – California is nowcomposed of four colleges – College of Osteopathic Medicine (grants the Doctor of OsteopathicMedicine Degree – D.O.), the College of Health Sciences (founded 2003) (grants the Bachelor ofScience and the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies-MSPAS and Master of PublicHealth-MPH), the College of Education (Founded 2004) (provides teacher credentials), and theCollege of Pharmacy (in process to be approved to grant the Doctor of Pharmacy).

As Touro College looked to other potential sites for a college of osteopathic medicine, Nevadawas chosen as a potential site due to the current physician shortage in Nevada and the rapidlygrowing population within Las Vegas and the surrounding communities. The branch campus,Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Nevada, matriculated its first class in Fall2004 and provides programs in osteopathic medicine and physician assistant studies.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the University to admit qualified students irrespective of race, sex, color,national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To be considered for admission to anyprogram offered by the University, a student must possess the academic credentials andprofessional attributes deemed essential by the respective program admission’s committee forselection to the program.

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MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND GOALS

Mission of Touro College

Touro College is an independent institution of higher and professional education under Jewishsponsorship, established to perpetuate and enrich the Jewish heritage and to serve the largercommunity in keeping with the Judaic commitment to social justice, intellectual pursuit, andservice to humanity.

Vision Statement of Touro University – California

The vision of Touro University – California is: Educating caring professionals to serve, to lead,to teach.

Mission of Touro University – California

The mission of Touro University – California is to provide quality educational programs in thefields of health care and education in concert with the Judaic commitment to social justice,intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity.

Mission of Touro University College of Pharmacy

The College of Pharmacy will serve society through its programs in pharmacy education,through scholarship and through service. The College will strive to prepare students to becompetent, caring and ethical professionals dedicated to the provision of pharmaceutical care andmembers of the health care team. The College’s mission statement is published on the TU-Cwebsite (www.tumi.edu) and in programmatic literature.

Vision Statement of Touro University College of Pharmacy

We envision:

A College that provides a learning environment that is responsive to the needs of adiverse population of students and their diverse learning styles;

A College that produces pharmacists who are prepared to offer pharmaceutical care in allpractice settings and to evolve with the profession as its clinical activities increase;

A College that produces leaders who will accept responsibility for providing care andrepresent the pharmacy profession to other health professions and the public;

A College that embraces technology as a means to advance pharmacy practice andimprove health care outcomes;

A College that is committed to the professional development of its faculty in teaching,scholarship and service; and

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A College that embraces collegiality as a central value in relationships among andbetween faculty, students and other health professionals.

The College’s vision statement is published on the TU-C website (www.tumi.edu) and inprogrammatic literature.

ACCREDITATION STATUS

Regional AccreditationIn February, 2005 the regional accreditation of Touro University—California was transferred from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In June, 2005, WASC approved the addition of the Doctor of Pharmacy program to the TU-C campus. TU-C is currently engaged in the WASC accreditation process that will culminate in 2010.

Programmatic Accreditation In June 2005, following an on-site evaluation in April, Touro University College of Pharmacy was granted pre-Candidate status by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through June 2006. A subsequent on-site evaluation took place in April 2006, for purposes of gathering additional information for the Board’s consideration of advancement to Candidate accreditation status. The following statement is taken from that ACPE On-Site Evaluation Team Report.

“It is the view of the evaluation team that the capability exists for the development of a quality Doctor of Pharmacy program in accord with the expectations set forth in the current ACPE accreditation standards (Standards 2000) and as revised in Standards 2007. The College has made significant advances since the last on-site evaluation that occurred in April 2005. The activities of the College have been driven to date by the carefully prepared planning documents. The evaluation team believes that there exists the institutional determination within the University and the College of Pharmacy to continue to move forward in the development of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. This opinion has been formed by the commitment and enthusiasm evident for the College by administration and faculty and the commitment expressed by campus and University leadership. Many positive aspects of the program were identified by the evaluation team and are delineated below.”

In early June 2006, the Dean appeared before the ACPE Board to provide updates on our progress in critical areas. On June 27, 2006, the College of Pharmacy was granted Candidate Status by the ACPE Board. TUCOP was given a two-year term ending June 30, 2008 without interim monitoring. Following that ACPE site visit in Spring 2008, the Board will vote on whether to extend TUCOP’s Candidate Status one more year. If so, when the charter class graduates in May 2009, the College of Pharmacy will be eligible for full accreditation.

ACPE Statement about the Definition of Candidate Status (www.accredit-acpe.org). “With respect to clarification of the meaning of candidate status, graduates of a program so designed would, in the opinion of ACPE, have the same rights and privileges of those graduates from a fully accredited program. The candidate status denotes a developmental

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program, which is expected to mature in accord with stated plans within a defined time period. It should be underscored, however, that decisions concerning eligibility for licensure, by examination or reciprocity, reside with the respective state boards of pharmacy in accordance with their state statutes and administrative rules. Should a candidate status be awarded to a program, ACPE would, however, make its position known and make recommendations consistent with that position.”

CURRICULAR GOALS

The following curricular goals and objectives of the College of Pharmacy serve as guidelines forthe design and organization of our curriculum:

Since curricular competencies reflect abilities necessary to entry-level pharmacy practice, wemust see that all graduates are proficient in all of the competencies.

GOAL 1Provide a curriculum that produces graduates proficient in all the professional andeducational competencies required, and who have met all outcome expectations related tothose competencies.

Curricular design should allow all students the time, resources, and opportunities to achieveall competencies.

Outcome expectations and methods of assessment must relate to the desired professional andeducational competencies, and be able to provide reasonable assurance of a student’sachievement of these competencies.

Curricular competencies and outcome expectations are reviewed annually by the faculty andby practicing pharmacists to ensure their relevance to contemporary practice.

Assessment methods are reviewed regularly to ensure they relate to the stated proficienciesand outcome expectations, and that they are adequate measures of achievement.

Since the educational environment is critically important to the appreciation of curricularcontent, we are obligated to provide the optimal learning environment.

GOAL 2Design a curriculum that provides a student-centered, interactive learning environmentthat is cooperative rather than competitive, and able to accommodate individual learningstyles. Class time should focus on student learning rather than faculty teaching. Students should take responsibility for their own learning, be encouraged to participate, and

regularly self-assess their progress toward achievement of outcome expectations. Faculty should design and guide educational experiences of varied types to accommodate and

facilitate different styles of learning. Educational experiences can include case studies, discussions, debates, simulations, problem13

solving, role-playing, and other presentations that allow students to apply, analyze, integrate, and evaluate knowledge.

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The learning environment and daily planned group activities should stimulate participationand promote cooperation towards outcomes rather than competition among students.

Students should be encouraged to teach each other and learn from each other. In designing learning experiences for students, the faculty will recognize and accommodate

different styles of learning by providing varied types of educational experiences.

Since success can be and should be achieved by all students given clear outcome expectations,sufficient time, and ample feedback, the assessment tools must be critical and accurate.

GOAL 3Employ assessment tools that emphasize achievement of outcomes. Assessment, feedback and reassessment are the fundamental means to achievement. Knowledge and critical thinking skills are achieved at individual levels of performance. Students working in teams often can arrive at answers that elude them individually. The curriculum should communicate clear outcome expectations to all students, and produce

entry-level, generalist pharmacy practitioners. Individual outcomes should be assessed through examination and feedback provided by review

and reassessment. Team assignments should be assessed by peer- and self- evaluations. The most decisive methods should be employed to assess a student’s progress, provide

feedback about their progression to students and teachers, and show deficiencies and corrective procedures.

Skills are practiced periodically throughout all four years so that mastery is achieved.

Since graduates must develop abilities beyond the core knowledge and skills specific to thepractice of pharmacy, they must be able to reason, to educate themselves and others, and becommitted to lifelong learning.

GOAL 4Produce graduates who have the ability to solve problems, make wise decisions, teach andlearn by themselves, and remain committed to lifelong learning. The curriculum provides opportunities to develop problem-solving skills. The curriculum provides opportunities to develop problem-solving skills. The curriculum assigns student projects that go beyond the classroom. The curriculum gives students educational experiences that develops the ability to locate,

retrieve, and assess information for the benefit of their patients.

To be successful and highly desirable to employers, graduates need a curriculum that is up todate on current concepts and realities of pharmacy practice.

GOAL 5Produce graduates who are able to meet the expectations of the workplace. The outcome expectations of the curriculum will be reviewed annually by current pharmacy

practitioners to ensure their relevancy to the profession. Data about a student’s knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors from the practice

experiences, and employer satisfaction surveys will give feedback and assessment of the quality and preparation of graduates for contemporary pharmacy practice.

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ADMISSION, APPLICATION, TUITION AND FEES

Admission to TUCOP

Candidates with a Bachelor's DegreeCandidates who have obtained a Bachelor's Degree (or will obtain a Bachelor's Degree prior to the start of classes) are eligible for admission to the College of Pharmacy provided they meet the following prerequisite requirements and coursework: 8 semester/12 quarter units of Inorganic Chemistry with lab 8 semester/12 quarter units of Organic Chemistry with lab (4 semester units of Biochemistry

may be substituted for the second semester of Organic Chemistry) 4 semester/6 quarter units of Human Anatomy/Physiology (combined course) with lab OR one

course each of Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with labs 4 semester/6 quarter units of Microbiology with lab 3 semester units of Calculus All prerequisite coursework completed with a grade of "C" or better Minimum cumulative and science GPA's of 2.5 (Candidates who qualify for secondary

applications typically have GPA's substantially higher than 2.5)

Candidates without a Bachelor's DegreeThough it is strongly recommended that candidates for the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree program obtain a Bachelor's Degree prior to the start of classes, candidates without a Bachelor's Degree who have completed more than 60 college units may be accepted to the program provided they meet all of the prerequisite requirements and coursework listed above as well as the following additional coursework: 3 semester units of College English 3 semester units of English Composition 3 semester units of Speech/Communication 3 semester units of Economics Specific questions regarding these requirements may be directed to the Assistant Director of Admissions, Mr. Steven Davis, at [email protected].

Graduates of Foreign InstitutionsThe Touro University - California College of Pharmacy accepts applications from graduates of foreign institutions provided they: hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status AND meet all other requirements as listed above. The College of Pharmacy will not accept foreign transcripts. Transcripts and coursework from foreign institutions must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation agency and the evaluation must be sent to PharmCAS. For a list of suggested evaluation agencies, please contact Ms. Julie Lee at [email protected].

Admissions ProceduresAdmissions for this program is conducted on a rolling basis according to the following steps:

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1. The Touro University - California College of Pharmacy does not accept direct applications. All candidates are required to submit a primary application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). Candidates must also submit three letters of recommendation to PharmCAS. The PharmCAS deadline is February 1, 2007.

2. If determined eligible, candidates will be invited to submit a supplemental application. Do not submit a supplemental application unless invited to do so.

3. Complete Applications for Admission, which will include the PharmCAS primary application, three letters of recommendation, and the supplemental application, are reviewed by the Admissions and Standards Committee to determine interview elibibility. Reviews are conducted on an on-going basis and decisions may not be immediate. Following this review, eligible candidates are invited to attend a personal interview with the Admissions and Standards Committee. A writing sample is required as part of the interview day.

4. Candidates are typically advised of their interview results within two weeks of the date of the interview, via U.S. mail.

Neither the submission of application materials nor attending an interview guarantee admission into the program. Both are required steps in the admissions process. Full information regarding all of these steps may be found on the College of Pharmacy Application Information Page.

Suggested Admissions TimelineTimely submission of application materials assures the best possible chance of gaining admission to the program. The following timeline assumes a candidate will obtain a Bachelor's Degree and wishes to enter the pharmacy program immediately following completion of the undergraduate program. Individual preference and situations will vary, which may necessitate adjusting the timeline. The College of Pharmacy may, if warranted, extend the interview process beyond that which is mentioned in this timeline. June prior to your Senior year, begin completing your PharmCAS application. If eligible,

complete your supplemental application as soon as possible. September through February of the Senior year, interview. October through March of the Senior year, get accepted. Graduate in June. Start the College of Pharmacy in August. College of Pharmacy Admissions Tips Three letters of recommendation must be submitted to PharmCAS with your primary

application. Candidates may, if they wish, submit additional letters directly to the University. Such letters should be on professional letterhead and should be sent directly from the letter writer.

It can take several weeks for a school to provide transcripts. Ask for them early. Regular status checks are a good thing, though once per week is not suggested. Use email ([email protected]) to check the status of your College of Pharmacy application. Considerable screening occurs prior to an interview. Those invited to interview should feel

encouraged. We do not interview solely for wait-list spots. If we are still interviewing, candidates are still

being accepted. Among other things, the panel looks for 1) ability to articulate in front of colleagues, 2) critical

thinking, 3) listening skills, 4) sensitivity to others, 5) the actual substance of your answers.

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Chances of getting accepted are often proportional to the number of seats available at the time of the interview. The earlier one interviews, the better the chances.

Remember that getting into graduate school is a journey. Keep the ruts and potholes in perspective.

Mailing AddressTouro University - CaliforniaCollege of Pharmacy Admissions1310 Johnson LaneVallejo, CA 94592

Some Important Notes All admissions correspondence, including the Application for Admission and supporting

documents, should be mailed to the above address. Please make sure to include your name, at least the last four digits of your social security

number, and the program for which you are applying (Pharmacy) on all correspondence. The admissions fax number is (707) 638-5250.

All CandidatesWork experience in pharmacy, either paid or volunteer, is encouraged and looked upon favorably by the Committee. The College of Pharmacy does not require standardized examinations (e.g. PCAT or GRE) for entrance into the program, though candidates may submit these scores to supplement their application if they wish. Candidates must hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status at the time of application.

Touro University - California accepts advanced placement credit as long as such credit appears on the undergraduate transcript and indicates either specific subject credit (e.g. General Chemistry - 4 units) or specific course credit (e.g. Chem 101 - 4 units). General advanced placement credit without such specifications is not accepted.

Application to the College of Pharmacy (TUCOP)

Primary Application, Supplemental Application, Letters of Recommendation, What is a Complete Application?, The Interview

Primary ApplicationThe Touro University - California College of Pharmacy does not accept direct applications. All applicants are required to submit a primary application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). The PharmCAS application deadline is February 1, 2007. Touro University performs a screening based on the PharmCAS primary application. The qualifying bar for this

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screening is reviewed each year; sometimes during an actual admissions cycle. Candidates will be notified of their status via U.S. mail and those who qualify will be invited to submit a supplemental application.

Supplemental ApplicationCandidates who pass the initial screening process will be invited to submit a supplemental application and are mailed a supplemental application packet. As a convenience, the supplemental application materials may also be completed, then printed, from this website. The supplemental application cannot be submitted electronically as it needs to be submitted with the application fee. The Supplemental Application includes the application itself and the Personal Statement. The supplemental application fee is $50.00 and serves to cover the additional overhead in performing the initial screening from the primary application. The vast majority of pharmacy schools send supplemental applications to all candidates without a screening. Those who receive a supplemental application from Touro University - California have the added advantage of knowing that, on initial review, it has been determined that the candidate meets our minimum requirements. The supplemental application fee is not refundable under any circumstance.

DO NOT SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION UNLESS INVITED TO DO SO. Supplemental Applications received prior to notification of eligibility will be returned unprocessed.If you have trouble printing the supplemental application correctly, you may need to adjust the font size in your internet browser. For most browsers, you can do this by clicking on "view", then "text size", then select the appropriate size. The application appears to print best on the "medium", "small", or "smallest" settings. If this does not correct the problem, please refer to the documentation which accompanied the browser you are using, or complete a hardcopy of the supplemental application.

Letters of RecommendationAll candidates are required to submit three letters of recommendation together with their PharmCAS primary application. Two letters are required from science professors and/or advisors. The source of the third letter is the candidate’s choice, though a letter from a pharmacist employer or supervisor is recommended. Letters from a relative or significant other are not acceptable. Additional letters may be submitted directly from the letter writer to the University.

What Constitutes a Complete Application for Admission?A complete application for admission will include the following:

PharmCAS Primary Application Supplemental Application (including the Personal Statement) All required letters of recommendation

Only candidates who submit all required materials will be considered eligible to obtain an interview. Submission of a complete application for admission does not guarantee an interview and not all candidates will be interviewed.

The InterviewThe Admissions Committee reviews complete applications and extends invitations to interview on a rolling basis. Invitations are sent to those candidates showing the highest potential to perform well at TUCOP as students, and finally as successful pharmacists.

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Interviews are conducted in a group style, panel format, and are typically held from late September through April. The interview is a required step in the admissions process and does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Writing SampleAll candidates who interview for the College of Pharmacy are required to compose an essay as part of the interview day. This essay will be based off of one of several topics provided to you. Though the specific topics are never released prior to the interview, the Admissions and Standards Committee has offered the following suggestions for those wishing to prepare: Substance is more important than grammar and spelling. A few minor grammatical and/or

spelling errors will be overlooked. Critical thinking is more important than actual handwriting, though one should be prepared to

write in a manner that is legible. Did you answer the question and is your position adequately defended? Did you complete your essay in the time allotted? The writing sample is one of several items, including the actual interview, application, letters of recommendation, and others, which are evaluated to determine whether or not you should be offered a seat in the class.

DepositsCandidates who are accepted are required to submit a non-refundable acceptance deposit. A refundable tuition deposit is required later in the process. Upon matriculation, both deposits are credited towards tuition.

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the University to admit qualified students irrespective of race, sex, color,national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To be considered for admission to anyprogram offered by the University, a student must possess the academic credentials andprofessional attributes deemed essential by the respective program admission’s committee forselection to the program.

TUITION & FEES

RESPONSIBILITES OF ACCEPTED APPLICANTS

All accepted applicants are required to submit two deposits in order to secure their place in class.1. Acceptance Deposit: For applicants accepted to TUCOP, a non-refundable acceptance

deposit of $2,000, payable two weeks after notification of acceptance, is required.2. Tuition Deposit: An additional payment of $1,000 is due by May 15th for those accepted for

admission before May 1st, and by June 15th, for those accepted after May 1st. This tuition

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deposit is refundable if notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of mandatory orientation.

Upon matriculation, the entire $3,000 is applied toward the total tuition.

Tuition and Fees for Academic Year 2005-2006. Tuition for the 2005-2006 academic year is$14,000 per semester or $28,000 for the first academic year. There is an additional StudentHealth Clinic fee of $110 per semester or $220 for the first academic year. Tuition and fees arepayable to the Bursar upon registration at the beginning of each semester. Students may pay bypersonal check, bank check, certified check, money order, or Visa/Master Card. Studentsfinancing a portion of their education through grants, loans, or scholarships must provide proofof such awards at registration. Students without such documentation will be expected to pay adeposit towards their tuition, and will be refunded any excess once the College receives theaward.

Additional Financial Responsibilities of Students. Expenses associated with attending TouroUniversity College of Pharmacy may include tuition, fees, supplies, books, transportation andhousing and other living expenses.Each student is responsible for purchasing his/her own laptop computer and related technologyequipment and for maintaining Internet connectivity through an Internet Service Provider.Students are responsible for the purchase of their books and supplies. Expenses presented byTouro faculty and staff as related to education programs are estimated and are provided as areference only. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the fee schedule without priorwritten notice.

THE BURSAR'S OFFICE

The Bursar’s Office is responsible for managing student accounts and collecting tuition and fees from students on behalf of the University. The Bursar’s Office receives and disburses the federaland private loans that the students receive through the Financial Aid Office. The Bursar’s Officealso processes refund checks for students who receive funds in excess of their tuition and fees tocover their living expenses while attending the University. In addition, the Bursar works withthose students who are having financial difficulty meeting their financial obligations to theUniversity.

TUITION PAYMENT

All checks and money orders should be made payable to Touro University. If payments are made through the mail, please use the address as follows:

Touro University – California Bursar: Sue Smith Office of the Bursar Email: [email protected] Johnson Lane, Mare IslandVallejo, CA 94592

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Phone: 707-638-5229 Fax: 707-638-5255

TUITION REFUND SCHEDULE

A student wishing to withdraw from classes must notify the Office of the Registrar by filling outan Add/Drop form. On approved applications, the following refund schedule will apply: Before the opening of class 100% of tuition and Fees (excluding tuition deposit) During the first week of classes 90% of tuition and fees During the second week of classes 75% of tuition and fees During the third week of classes 50% of tuition and fees During the fourth week of classes 25% of tuition and fees After the fourth week of classes No refund

Please note that as of the summer 2000 semester, new Federal Regulations are in effect when aTitle IV funds recipient withdraws from school. You may obtain a copy of these regulations fromthe Financial Aid office. These Federal Regulations will supercede the policy for refunds established by TU-C.

If the student has not paid full tuition and fees for the term in which the withdrawal takes place,he or she must pay the proportionate amount noted above before leaving the University. Thewithdrawal date is the date that the Dean of Students receives written notice of withdrawal, i.e., acompleted Official Withdrawal Form. In cases of academic dismissal, tuition paid in advance forthe term immediately following the dismissal date will be 100% refundable.

FINANCIAL AID

GENERAL INFORMATION

Most TUCOP students will be eligible to receive sufficient aid to meet their college expenses.Some students pay by check or money order or develop a payment plan with the Bursar. Many students at TUCOP pay for tuition and fees by applying for and receiving a variety of grants, scholarships, and loans. Regardless of the method of payment chosen, all tuition must bepaid in full each semester. Students who experience problems in paying their tuition shouldconfer immediately with the Bursar.

TUCOP participates in various grant and loan programs designed to assist qualified students who have limited resources. The programs help bridge the gap between the cost of attending school and the student’s available funds. The policies enable students who demonstrate need to complete their course of study with minimal financial concerns. Most awards are determined by need, but financial need has no bearing on admission decisions.

TUCOP participates in and receives funds from federal, state, and local sources, including: Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans and Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Federal Perkins Loan Program Federal College Work Study Program (CWS)

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California Graduate State Fellowships Veterans Administration Benefits Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

Eligibility Requirements To qualify for federal financial aid, one typically must:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; 2. Be registered with the Selective Service (if required); 3. Be enrolled in an eligible program; 4. Be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP); 5. Not be in default on a student loan or owe a refund on a student grant.

A brief description of some of the programs offered follows. Browse the Financial Aid pages for more complete and helpful information on Federal, California, and other financing options. Since the process of applying for and receiving aid is complex, College personnel are available to assist students in understanding the requirements of the system. To contact the Financial Aid Office, click on [email protected].

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BYFEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans & Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans – The US Department of Education pays the interest

while the student is in a deferment status and during the grace period. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans – The student pays the interest while he/she is in a

deferment status and during the grace period.These loans are made through lending institutions, such as banks, etc. The federal governmentguarantees repayment of the loan and may pay the interest while the borrower is a student.Students must demonstrate financial need throughout the University’s regular financial aidapplication process to receive a Subsidized Stafford Loan. Funds are issued in two (2)installments during the academic year – one each semester. Loan payments are mailed to theUniversity and released to students in one payment each semester after enrollment and/orsatisfactory academic progress have been verified. Prior to receipt of a Federal Stafford Loan anorigination and an insurance premium will be subtracted from the proceeds of the loan. Thesefees are subject to change. The interest rate is variable and capped at 9%. Students are granted asix-month grace period after graduation or withdrawal from the University before interest ischarged or repayment begins. The minimum repayment is $50 per month. A separate loanapplication must be completed to apply for funds from this program.

Federal Work-Study ProgramThe purpose of the Federal Work-Study program is to stimulate and promote part-timeemployment, particularly for those with great financial need. Part-time positions availablethrough the Federal Work-Study Program may involve work at the University or in a public orprivate non-profit organization. Students may work no more than an average of 20 hours per

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week when classes are in session and up to 30 hours per week when classes are not in session. Inaccordance with federal regulations, the student’s net earnings, that is gross earnings minus taxesand incidental expenses, must be applied against the student’s cost of education for his/her nextperiod of regular enrollment at the University. The minimum pay rate for Federal Work-Studypositions at the TU-C is $10.00 per hour and students are paid according to established payrollprocedures. Eligibility for the University Work-Study Program is determined by TU-C’sFinancial Aid Office.

California Graduate State FellowshipThe California Student Aid Commission awards approximately 500 Graduate State Fellowshipsannually to California residents. Candidates must plan to pursue recognized degrees at eligibleCalifornia graduate/professional schools and must demonstrate their intent to become a collegeor university faculty member. This program assists with tuition and fees. Details and application forms are available from the Financial Aid Office.

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)WICHE scholarships are available to osteopathic medical school applicants from Arizona,Montana, New Mexico, Washington and Wyoming. These states may be able to assist students inachieving professional goals through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.WICHE’s Professional Student Exchange Program enables students to enroll in out-of-stategraduate/professional program when those fields of study not available at public institutions intheir home state. Home states pay a support fee to the College to help cover the cost of thestudent’s education for the "normal" length of the program. Western States students are urged toapply for certification in the program by October 15th of the year preceding anticipatedadmission.

Veterans BenefitsMany programs of educational assistance benefits are available to those who have served in theactive military, naval or air service and to their dependents. Detailed information on all veterans’benefits can be obtained from offices of the Veterans Administration. The standards of academicprogress for students receiving educational benefits through the Veteran’s Administration are asfollows: Probation is defined as a period of time during which the student’s progress will beclosely monitored by the Student Promotion Committee and the Dean of Students. The period ofprobation will be a maximum of three (3) consecutive semesters. A student who is placed onprobation for more than three (3) consecutive semesters will be ineligible for certification ofeducational benefits through the Veterans Administration.Additional Costs of Borrowing: Loan FeesIn addition to interest, FFEL borrowers also pay insurance premiums and origination fees ontheir loans. A lender charges each FFEL borrower an origination fee. A guaranty agency chargesthe lender an insurance premium on each loan it guarantees. Generally, the lender passes thiscost on to the borrower. The maximum insurance premium that a guarantee agency may chargethe lender of a Stafford Loan or Plus Loan is a one-time fee not to exceed 1% of the principalamount of the loan. If the lender passes this charge on the borrower, the fee must be deductedproportionately from each loan disbursement. The origination fee is 3% of the principal amountof the loan. A lender may (but is not required to) charge an origination fee on an UnsubsidizedStafford Loan. The lender must deduct (collect) the origination fee proportionately from each

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disbursement, regardless of the type of loan on which it is being charged.

Federal Consolidation LoansLoan consolidation enables a borrower with several loans to obtain one loan with one interestrate and repayment schedule. An eligible lender will pay off the student’s existing loans andcreate a new loan to replace them. A defaulted loan may be included in a consolidation loan ifthe borrower has made satisfactory repayment arrangements with the holder of their loan. Aborrower can also consolidate a defaulted loan if he or she agrees to repay the ConsolidationLoan under an income-sensitive repayment plan. A lender must offer standard, graduated, andincome-sensitive repayment options on Consolidated Loans. To be eligible for a ConsolidationLoan, a borrower must be in the grace period or in repayment status on all loans beingconsolidated. The repayment period varies from 10 to 30 years, depending on the amountconsolidated. The interest rate for a Consolidation Loan is the weighted average of the interestrates of the loan consolidated. There are no insurance premiums or other fees for loanconsolidation.

Title VII FundsTUCOP participates in the following Title VII program: Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students.These funds are made available through the health profession and nursing student assistanceprograms and represent a major resource available to students seeking to finance health careeducation. They are administered in accordance with the Department of Health and HumanServices, and will cover tuition and fees on an annual basis. Students with the highest financial needs will be considered.

Details about eligibility criteria’s are available in the Financial Aid office. Applications will be sent to pre-selected students, and will be reviewed by a committee. After reviewing of all data, the committee will notify in writing those students who meet the eligibility criteria and are awarded the scholarships.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Federal regulations which govern the various federal financial aid programs stipulate that inorder to continue receiving financial aid funding, a student must maintain "satisfactory academicprogress" as defined by the institution. In the definition, the institution must establish amaximum time frame in which the student must earn the degree, and divide the maximum timeframe into increments not to exceed one academic year.

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID TERMS

Default: Failure to repay a student loan according to the terms agreed to at the time thepromissory note was signed. The school, lender, State and the Federal Government may all takeaction against a defaulted student in order to recover the money.

Entrance Interview: A counseling session will be required of all first time borrowers at the timethey apply for a Stafford loan, advising them of their obligations, rights and responsibilities asborrowers.

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Exit Interview: A counseling session borrowers must attend before leaving school. At thissession, the school will give the borrower information on the amount owed the amount ofmonthly repayment, and information regarding deferment, refinancing and loan consolidationoptions.

Financial Need: The difference between the cost of education (tuition, fees, room, board, booksand other related expenses) and the amount the student and his/her family can afford to pay asdetermined by prescribed formulas used to calculate need from information reported on the aidapplication.

Promissory Note: A legal document signed by a borrower at the time he/she gets a student loan.It lists the conditions under which the borrowing takes place and the terms under which theborrower agrees to pay back the loan.

Statement of Educational Purpose / Certification Statement on Refunds and Default:Students are required to sign this statement in order to receive Federal Student Aid. By signing it,the student indicates that he/she does not owe a refund on a Pell Grant or SEOG and is not indefault on a Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, PLUS or SLS Loan. The student is also agreeing to useany student aid received, only for education-related purposes.

Statement of Registration Status: A student who is required to register with the SelectiveService must sign a statement indicating he or she has done so before he can receive any FederalStudent Aid. This requirement applies to males who were born on or after January 1, 1960, are atleast 18, are citizens or eligible non-citizens, and are not currently on active duty in the ArmedForces. (Citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or the TrustTerritory of the Pacific (Pilau) are exempt from registering.)

Alternative Loans: There are private educational loan programs that provide an affordable,effective solution to the financing needs of healthcare students. These loans are non-need-based,and the loan amounts, repayment periods, as well as rates and fees vary. For additionalinformation about the various loan sources, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

CURRICULUM

Introduction & Overview

TU-CA College of Pharmacy Overall Program GoalsThe ultimate goal of our four year curriculum is to prepare our pharmacy graduates for successful careers as members of the pharmacy profession. We strive to achieve educational and program excellence to develop graduates who are caring pharmacy professionals, educated in the current science and practice of pharmacy, and who are able to communicate

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and work effectively with other health-care professionals. As active learners, they able meet the future challenges of the pharmacy profession in the dynamic healthcare environment, and provide the highest quality preventive and therapeutic healthcare to the public.

Rationale and Objectives for a Two-plus-Two CurriculumOur curriculum is divided into two major parts: 1) two years of pre-clinical didactic training in the biological and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE), and 2) two years of clinical training both on and off-site, consisting of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). The following description outlines the pre-clinical and clinical years of our curriculum to provide an overview of the program.

The decision to create a 2+2 PharmD curriculum was based upon evidence of a need for increased clinical pharmacy practice experiences for pharmacy graduate. Our aim was to facilitate smoother transition from the academic environment to an effective pharmacy professional. We believe this transition is accomplished by doubling the clinical exposure from the traditional one year to two years, and by enhanced integration of the basic sciences and clinical practice both vertically and horizontally across all 4 years of the PharmD curriculum. At the same time, it is also essential that such a new program retain the integrity and the foundations of the important biological and chemical sciences, e.g., anatomy, Physiology, pathophysiology, medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmacology, upon which clinical competence is based. An additional challenge confronting pharmacy and other healthcare professionals is the incorporation of vast amount of increasingly complex scientific and clinical information in areas such as epidemiology, pathogenesis of human diseases, pharmacogenomics, and advances in preventive and therapeutic strategies. We feel our curriculum succeeds in increasing clinical exposure in years 3 and 4 while it presents a more effective basic science and clinical syllabus within the framework of years 1 and 2.

Organization of Didactic Years 1 and 2 of the PharmD CurriculumThe pre-clinical years of our PharmD program are integrated both vertically and horizontally during the first two years. The subject material is divided into four courses or Tracks that are taught concurrently throughout the four 19-week semesters (the Fall and Spring terms) of years 1 and 2. The four Tracks are (1) Biological Sciences, (2) Pharmaceutical Sciences, (3) Social, Behavioral and Administrative Sciences, and (4) Clinical Sciences. At the same time, information presented in each vertically-oriented Track is integrated horizontally (from day to day) by correlating topics pertinent to one particular organ system at a time. The organ systems-based presentation supports and augments the information gathered in each Track.

Our educational philosophy is to encourage acquisition, retention and integration of knowledge within the pharmaceutical sciences, and its application to effective pharmacy practice. To enhance acquisition of those skills and competencies, classes are designed as interactive learning sessions. Each class is typically devoted to a topical lecture, small group activities such as research and discussion, followed by reconvention of the class for group presentations, debates, or other shared exchanges. The combination of our educational philosophy, curricular organization, and interactive learning approach gives our students the foundation they need for successful experiential experiences in years 3 and 4.

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To account for the diversity and variability of prerequisite courses, first semester of our program is devoted to foundation courses within each track. Having established a “baseline,” succeeding semesters focus on individual organ-systems, e.g. Musculoskeletal & Dermatology, Gastrointestinal & Liver, Cardiovascular & Renal, etc., in 5 week blocks. Tracks 1 and 2 build students’ knowledge base in each block about the normal system anatomy, physiology and the pathophysiology of diseases affecting it; the medicinal chemistry and pharmacology of therapeutic drug groups acting on the body system, and the pharmacokinetics of drug to the system. Concurrently, Track 3 focuses on business, management, and socio-economic aspects of related pharmacy practice. Track 4 teaches the pharmaceutical care of patients with diseases affecting each system. It applies core knowledge, principles, and processes in the clinical setting primarily through presentation of case studies, SOAP exercises, and analysis of therapeutic outcomes.

An overview of our PharmD program in diagrammatic form appears on the following pages. First, the Curriculum Sequence for year 1 (P1) and year 2 (P2) shows the

body systems covered in each of the three blocks of each semester, after the Foundations courses in the P1- Fall Semester. Examinations on the body system covered are given by each Track at the end of each 5 week block, during the 6th week, referred to as Evaluation Week.

The next two pages show the Weekly Class Schedule for P1 Students and the Weekly Class Schedule for P2 Students respectively. The small tables at the bottom of each page identify the Track number, Course titles, catalog numbers, and number of credits carried by each of the four courses each semester (Fall and Spring). The total of 20 credits each semester is divided unequally among the courses. The corresponding weight is given to each course in calculating the cumulative GPA.

A more detailed description of the four didactic courses follows the diagrams.

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Curriculum Sequence For P1 and P2

1ST YEAR P1 – FALL SEMESTERBLOCK - A

5 weeks INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL-IEvaluation Week - Block A

BLOCK – B5 weeks TRACK-SPECIFIC FOUNDATIONS-I

Evaluation Week - Block BBLOCK - C

5 weeks TRACK-SPECIFIC FOUNDATIONS-IIEvaluation Week - Block CSummative Evaluation #1

1ST YEAR P1 – SPRING SEMESTERBLOCK - A

5 weeks MUSCULOSKELETAL & DERMATOLOGY

Evaluation Week - Block ABLOCK - B

5 weeks GASTROINTESTINAL & LIVER

Evaluation Week - Block BBLOCK - C

5 weeks CARDIOVASCULAR & RENAL

Evaluation Week - Block CSummative Evaluation #2

2ND YEAR P2 – FALL SEMESTERBLOCK - A

5 weeks RESPIRATORY & CNS [PAIN]Evaluation Week - Block A

BLOCK - B5 weeks CNS

Evaluation Week - Block BBLOCK – C

5 weeks HEMATOLOGY & ENDOCRINE

Evaluation Week - Block CSummative Evaluation #3

2ND YEAR P2 - SPRING SEMESTERBLOCK - A

5 weeks REPRODUCTIVE

Evaluation Week – Block A

BLOCK - B5 weeks EYES, EARS, NOSE, THROAT [EENT]

Evaluation Week - Block BBLOCK - C

5 weeks ADVANCED TOPICS &REVIEW Evaluation Week - Block C

Summative Evaluation #4

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TOURO UNIVERSITY-CALIFORNIA, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Weekly Class Schedule for P1 Students

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Breakfast

9 am - 12 noon

TRACK 1

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 2

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 2

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

TRACK 3

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 2

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 3 Lecture with Discussion

1 h

Lunch12 – 1 pm

1 - 4 pm Curriculum Flextime

4 h

TRACK 4

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 1

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 4

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

Curriculum Flextime

2 h

Classes End at 3 pm

4 - 5 pmFlextime & ProfessionalActivity I

Flextime & Professional Activity II

Flextime & Professional Activity III

TrackNo.

CourseTitle

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER % TotalCreditsPHRM Credits PHRM Credits

1 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 601 5 605 5 252 PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 602 7 606 6 333 SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 603 3 607 4 174 CLINICAL SCIENCES 604 5 608 5 25

Total 20 20 100

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TOURO UNIVERSITY-CALIFORNIA, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Weekly Class Schedule for P2 Students

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Breakfast

9 - 12 noon

TRACK 2

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 4

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 1

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with Integrative Discussion

1 h

TRACK 4

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 1

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

Lunch12 – 1 pm

1 - 4 pmCurriculum

Flextime

4 h

TRACK 2

Lecture 1 h

BreakawaySGD 1 h

TRACK 3

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

TRACK 2

Lecture 1 h

Breakaway SGD 1 h

Lecture with IntegrativeDiscussion

1 h

Curriculum Flextime

2 h

Classes End at 3 pm

TRACK 3 Lecture with Discussion

1 h

4 - 5 pm Flextime & ProfessionalActivity I

Flextime & Professional Activity II

Flextime & Professional Activity III

TrackNo.

CourseTitle

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER % TotalCreditsPHRM Credits PHRM Credits

1 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 609 5 613 5 252 PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 610 6 614 7 333 SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 611 4 615 3 17

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4 CLINICAL SCIENCES 612 5 616 5 25Total 20 20 100

DESCRIPTION OF DIDACTIC COURSES

YEAR ONE – Fall SemesterPHRM 601. Biological Sciences I. This 5 unit course presents the essentials of gross anatomy,physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology and immunology for the first year pharmacy student.Emphasis is placed upon the principles and characteristics of the pathophysiology of bodysystems, and the concept of altered health by comparing normal and abnormal states of thosesystems. The course provides the foundation for subsequent biological sciences (track 1) coursesin which specific disease states are taught within a vertically integrated organ-system–basedframework.

PHRM 602. Pharmaceutical Sciences I. This 7-unit course introduces the pharmacy student to the principles of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics. The purpose is to learn the basic principles that underlie these pharmaceutical sciences, and include; principles of functional group chemistry, pH and ionic equilibria, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmaceutical dosage forms, formulation science and other fundamental principles of physical pharmacy. This may also be a 6-unit course.

PHRM 603. Social, Behavioral & Administrative Sciences I. This 3-unit course familiarizes pharmacy students with the overall health care environment within which the practice of pharmacy takes place. This overview includes the social, governmental, cultural, legal, and health care structures that impact upon patients, their families, pharmacists and their colleagues. The course imparts the importance of understanding those various influences that determine current and future professional life. Students will be encouraged to expand critical thinking skills, leadership abilities, and communication skills that will support professional and personal success. The course will introduce complex areas of health care delivery from public policy perspectives. Lectures and classroom discussion will provide interdisciplinary approaches to difficult political, social and economic issues that confront health practitioners and the public. This may also be a 4-unit course.

PHRM 604. Clinical Sciences I. This 5-unit course introduces the pharmacy student to clinicalassessment skills, medication information acquisition, analysis and evaluation, geriatrics, clinicalskills and knowledge related to providing immunizations. An Introductory Pharmacy PracticeExperience (IPPE) unit on immunizations is part of this course. The overall objective is toprovide the student with initial and progressive pharmacy practice skills through active learninginvolving direct contact with patients, health professionals and the public, and with emphasis onhealth promotion and disease prevention activities.

YEAR ONE – Spring Semester – The courses continue.PHRM 605. Biological Sciences II. PHRM 606. Pharmaceutical Sciences II. PHRM 607. Social, Behavioral & Administrative Sciences II. PHRM 608. Clinical Sciences II.

YEAR TWO – Fall Semester – The courses continue.

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PHRM 609. Biological Sciences IIIPHRM 610. Pharmaceutical Sciences IIIPHRM 611. Social, Behavioral & Administrative Sciences IIIPHRM 612. Clinical Sciences III

YEAR TWO – Spring Semester – The courses continue.PHRM 613. Biological Sciences IVPHRM 614. Pharmaceutical Sciences IVPHRM 615. Social, Behavioral & Administrative Sciences IVPHRM 616. Clinical Sciences IV

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Practice Experiences: IPPE and APPEThe experiential component of the curriculum is designed to allow students the opportunity to practice using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be competent pharmacists in an actual pharmacy setting. The experiential program is divided into two parts which have increasing levels of responsibility and clinical maturity: the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) and the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE)IPPE experiences are integrated into the Pharmacy Practice Track 4 during years 1 and 2. Students spend approximately six hours per week on this track each semester. The IPPEs include the development of clinical, communication, and counseling skills. P1 students are placed in community and hospital pharmacies with preceptors whom they will shadow. As part of the IPPE, students are required to keep a portfolio containing descriptions and reflections of these experiences. Their experiences are integrated into the didactic portion of the curriculum (Tracks 1, 2 and 3). Students not only acquire new knowledge relevant to their education, but also become able to integrate classroom knowledge with knowledge gleaned from their practice experience. As part of the Pharmacy Practice Track 4, students regularly come together in small groups for discussion, reinforcement, reflection, and assessment.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)The APPE curriculum includes seven required clerkships and four elective clerkships, all clerkships being six weeks in length. The required clerkships are community pharmacy (2), institutional pharmacy (1), acute care (2) and ambulatory care (2). The following page shows schematically how these core rotations are organized from a sequential or developmental perspective. Students begin with introductory experiences in community pharmacy, institutional practice and ambulatory care in Year 3 and progress to more advanced experiences in the second half of Year 3 and Year 4.

A diagrammatic overview of the PharmD clinical program appears on the following pages. First, the Expanded Schematic of APPE [P3 & P4] – An Example shows a

possible schedule of the seven required off-site rotations (in lavender) and the 4 clerkship electives (in yellow). Four 6-week rotation blocks are left open for use at the student’s discretion. The On-site APPEs shown at the right (in blue) are detailed in the following.

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The next two pages show an On-site APPE: Call-back schedule & Content. P3 students return to campus Friday afternoons for didactic presentation of clinical details.

Expanded Schematic of APPE [P3 & P4] – An Example

3RD YEAR EXAMPLE OF A SCHEDULE

FRIDAY AFTERNOON P3

CALL-BACKS

Rotation 16 weeks COMMUNITY PRACTICE-I [PHRM-617] ONCOLOGY

Rotation 26 weeks AMBULATORY PRACTICE-I NUTRITION

Rotation 36 weeks ELECTIVE

GASTROINTESTINAL

DISORDERS

Rotation 46 weeks INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE

RENAL & UROLOGIC DISORDERS

Rotation 56 weeks ACUTE PRACTICE-I

CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS

Rotation 66 weeks ELECTIVE INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Rotation 76 weeks OPEN INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Rotation 86 weeks COMMUNITY PRACTICE- II [PHRM-618]

CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS

4TH YEAR EXAMPLE OF A SCHEDULE

Rotation 96 weeks OPEN

Rotation 106 weeks AMBULATORY PRACTICE-II

Rotation 116 weeks ACUTE PRACTICE-II

Rotation 126 weeks OPEN

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Rotation 136 weeks ELECTIVE

Rotation 146 weeks ELECTIVE

On-site APPE: Call-back schedule & Content

YEAR 3FALL SEMESTER:

ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHARMACOTHERAPY AND REVIEW

ONCOLOGY

ROTATION 1

OVERVIEW OF CANCER TREATMENTS

CHEMOTHERAPY ICHEMOTHERAPY II

SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS ISUPPORTIVE CARE FOR CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED SIDE EFFECTS II

EVALUATION WEEK

NUTRITION

ROTATION 2

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHEMOTHERAPY TOXICITIES

PALLIATIVE CARE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT

ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITION STATUS AND NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS

MALNUTRITION

PARENTERAL NUTRITION

EVALUATION WEEK

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

ROTATION 3

ENTERAL NUTRITION

OBESITY

PORTAL HYPERTENSION AND CIRRHOSIS

PANCREATITIS

DRUG-INDUCED RENAL AND LIVER DISEASE

EVALUATION WEEK

RENAL AND UROLOGIC DISORDERS

ROTATION 4

FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES

PROGRESSIVE AND END-STAGE RENAL FAILURE

ACID-BASE DISORDERS

URINARY INCONTINENCE

MANAGEMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

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EVALUATION WEEK

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YEAR 3SPRING SEMESTER:

ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHARMACOTHERAPY

CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS

ROTATION 5

HYPERTENSION

ARRHYTHMIAS

EKG ASSESSMENTS

HEART FAILURE

VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM

EVALUATION WEEK

INFECTIOUS DISEASES I

Rotation 6

REVIEW OF ANTIMICROBIAL REGIMEN SELECTION

BONE AND JOINT INFECTIONS

GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS

INTRA-ABDOMINAL INFECTIONS

PARASITIC DISEASES

EVALUATION WEEK

INFECTIOUS DISEASES II

ROTATION 7

INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS IN SURGERY SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

TOXICOLOGY

SPECIAL POPULATIONS-PHARMACOTHERAPY ALTERATIONS

EVALUATION WEEK

CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS

ROTATION 8

CLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS ICLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS IICLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS IIICLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS IVCLINICAL PHARMACOKINETICS V

EVALUATION WEEK

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TOURO COLLEGE OFFICIALS

Bernard Lander, Ph.D., LHD, President – Touro College and Touro University

Akiva Kobre, MA, Senior Vice President of Administration and Operations

Nathan Lander, Ph.D., Director of Special Projects

Elihu Marcus, Ph.D., Executive Assistant to the President

Melvin M. Ness, CPA, Senior Vice President of Finance

Jay Sexter, Ph.D. – Vice President of National Affairs

Sheldon Sirota, DO, Vice President for Osteopathic Medical Affairs

Stanley L. Boylan, Ph.D., Dean of Faculties

Myriam Elefant, MA, Director of Student Finances and Bursar

Robert Goldschmidt, MA, Dean for Student Affairs

Ira Tyszler, MA, Dean for Institutional Research and Review

Carol Rosenbaum, Financial Aid Compliance Officer

TU-C ADMINISTRATION

Harvey Kaye, PhD, Provost of Touro University - California and Dean of Touro University

College of Education

Michael Clearfield, DO, Dean of Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Katherine K. Knapp, PhD, Dean of Touro University College of Pharmacy

Richard Hassel, Vice President of Administration and Community Affairs

Nathan Church, PhD, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Reed Goertler, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Rabbi Yitzchak (Kenny) Kaufman, Director of Student Affairs

Robin Gross, Food Service Director

Katherine Yamamoto, Director of Human Resources

Donald Haight, Ed.D., Director of Admissions

Steven Davis, Assistant Director of Admissions

Harold Borrero, Ph.D., Registrar

Suzanne Smith, Bursar

Julia Perhac, Director of MIS

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Jack Madderra, Network Administrator

Rochelle Perrine, Library Director

Nicole Fonovich, Director, Financial Aid

Glenn Davis, Curriculum Director

Nancy Beaumont, Counselor

Irene Favreau, Ph.D., Alumni Director, Student Activity Coordinator

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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY PERSONNEL

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Deans

Dean Katherine Knapp, PhD, Dean of the College of Pharmacy

Paul C. Goldsmith, PhD, Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Affairs

Debra Sasaki-Hill, PharmD, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

Directors

Aglaia Panos, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Student Development

Paul Perry, MSPharm, PhD, Director of Pharmacotherapy Curriculum

Keith Yoshizuka, PharmD, MBA, JD, Director of Experiential Programs

Professional Staff

Anne Davis, Administrative Assistant

Richard Hornstein, Curriculum Support Specialist

FACULTY

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES and PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Paul Goldsmith, Professor of Biological Sciences; PhD, S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center

(1973)

David Evans, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, PhD, University of Manchester, UK

(1991); BSc Pharmacy, Manchester University, UK (1985)

Gordon McCarter, Assistant Professor of Biological Science; PhD, University of California,

Berkeley (1996)

Karl Meszaros, Professor of Biology Sciences, MD, Semmelweis University, Budapest,

Hungary (1971); PhD (Biology) Semmelweis University, (1978).

Nathalie Bergeron, Associate Professor of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences; RDt, PhD,

University Laval, Quebec (1992)

Michael Ellerby, Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry; PhD, University of California,

Santa Cruz (1986)

Mugdha Ghole, Instructor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS, Wayne State University, Detroit

(2001); BPharm, University of Pune, India (1998)

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Selena Bartlett, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD; University of Queensland,

Brisbane, Australia (1995); BScPharmacy, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (1990)

Kevin B. Ita, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MSc (Pharmacy) Lviv Medical

University, Ukraine; PhD (Pharmaceutics), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus,

South Africa, 2004.

Shengquan Liu, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD, University of Louisiana,

Monroe (1997); MS (Medicinal Chemistry), Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang,

China (1982); BS (Pharmacy), College of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University,

Shenyang, China, (1980).

Alison McCormick, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, PhD, University of

California, San Diego (1990); Research Fellow, (1990-94), and Howard Hughes Research

Fellow, Stanford University School of Medicine (1995-96).

Maggie Louie, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.A. Nutritional Science (Food

Metabolism) and B.S. (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) University of California,

Berkeley (1997); M.S. (Chemistry) San Francisco State University (2000); Ph.D.

(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) University of California, Davis (2004).

CLINICAL and SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

Katherine Knapp, Professor of Social and Administrative Sciences; PhD, University of

California, Davis (1974)

Paul J. Perry, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences; MSPharm, University of the Pacific,

Stockton, (1971); PhD, University of the Pacific, Stockton (1973), BPS Psychiatric Pharmacy

Practice; RPh, CA, IA

Robert Ignoffo, PharmD, BCCP, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, PharmD, University of

California, San Francisco (1971);Pharmacy Practice Residency at University of California, San

Francisco (1972); RPh, CA.

James Kuperberg, Professor of Social and Administrative Sciences; PhD, University of

Wisconsin (1969)

Debra Sasaki-Hill, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice; PharmD, University of the Pacific

(1976); RPh, CA

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Aglaia Panos, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice; PharmD, University of the Pacific

(1978)

Linda Barry, Assistant Professor of Social & Administrative Sciences; Masters Public Policy

(MPP), Harvard University (1990)

Keith Yoshizuka, Assistant Professor of Social and Administrative Sciences; PharmD,

University of the Pacific (1976); MBA, California State University, Sacramento (1981); JD,

University of San Francisco (1981)

Karna McDonald, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice; PharmD, University of California,

San Francisco (2004); RPh, CA

Mitchell Barnett, Adjunct Assistant Professor; MS, University of Iowa (1999); PharmD,

University of Iowa (2004); RPh, IA

Bijal Shah, Assistant Professor of Social, Behavioral & Administrative Sciences, BPharm,

Bombay University, India (2000); PhD, University of New Mexico (2006).

Heidi Wehring, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, PharmD, University of Iowa (2000),

Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice Residency (2001); RPh, IA, MD, NY.

ADJUNCT CLINICAL PRACTICE FACULTY

Christine Boyer1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD of Clinical

Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco, School of Pharmacy (2005); Pharmacy

Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente (2006); RPh, CA.

Gina Delucca1 Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of

California, San Francisco, School of Pharmacy (1999); Pharmacy Practice Residency at

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego (2000); RPh, CA.

Jeremiah Duby1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, Washington State

University College of Pharmacy (2003); Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Arizona

(2004); Critical Care Specialty Residency, University of Arizona (2005); RPh, AZ, WA, CA.

Gillian Epstein1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of

California, San Francisco, School of Pharmacy (1980); Clinical Pharmacy Residency at

University of California, San Francisco (1981); RPh, CA.

1 Kaiser Permanente Pharmacotherapy Team member. The KP Pharmacotherapy Team is a group of highly qualified, well-trained, and formally compensated professional pharmacists.

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Sarah Etemad1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of the

Pacific, School of Pharmacy, Stockton, CA (2003); Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser

Permanente (2004); RPh, CA.

Mark Gloudeman1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, Creighton

University School of Pharmacy, Omaha, NE, (1988); Veterans Affairs Medical Center,

Martinez, Hospital Pharmacy Residency (1989); RPh, CA.

Mary Ho1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of California,

San Francisco, School of Pharmacy (2004); Primary Care Specialty Residency at San Francisco

VA Medical Center (2005); RPh, CA.

Grace Jone1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of the

Pacific School of Pharmacy in Stockton, California, (1997); Pharmacy Practice Residency with

Geriatric Emphasis at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego (1998); RPh, CA.

Farshid Laghaei1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of

California, San Francisco (1998); RPh, CA.

Judy Liang1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of

California, San Francisco (1999), Pulmonary Research Fellowship, University of Florida

(2001); RPh, CA.

Heather Martin1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of

Florida College of Pharmacy (2001); Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency at University of

Illinois College of Pharmacy (2002); RPh, FL, CA.

Mina Shahkarami1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of

Nebraska College of Pharmacy (1997); Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of California,

San Francisco (1998); Specialty Residency in Pharmacy Practice Management, University of

California, San Francisco (1999); RPh, CA

Hormozan Sorooshian1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, University of

California, San Francisco, PharmD, Pharmacy (1985); RPh, CA.

Sarika Singh1, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Sciences, PharmD, University of Pacific,

School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Stockton, CA, (2001); Primary Care Residency at

Veterans Affairs, Martinez (1992), RPh, CA..

Kaiser Permanente Pharmacotherapy Team member.

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TOURO UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mark Hasten, Chairman

Abraham Biderman

Menachem Genack

Howard Jonas

Bernard Lander, Ph.D.

Doniel Lander

Martin Oliner, Esq.

Larry Platt, M.D.

Yati Weinreb

Solomon Goldfinger

Zvi Ryzman

*Emeritus

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