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The Admissions Interview

The Admissions Interview

The purpose of the Admissions Interview is to assess the candidate's motivation for pharmacy, understanding of the pharmacist's role in the health care system, potential to be a caring health care professional, ability to work effectively with other individuals and patients, communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability and critical thinking/problem solving skills.


Notification

Selected applicants will be contacted by e-mail for an invitation to interview. All invited candidates must appear in person for an interview to be considered for admission. Invited applicants must respond via e-mail to phar...@buffalo.edu within 10 days of receiving the "Offer for Interview" e-mail.


Interview Dates

Interviews will be scheduled November through April.


Interview Schedule

On the scheduled interview date, candidates will check-in with a driver’s license, passport, or official picture identification. A short presentation will start the session, followed by a writing sample on an assigned topic provided that day. Each student will have one 45-minute interview with two faculty, alumni, or preceptors. Candidates will have an opportunity to meet current students and faculty members and tour the School after the interviews have been completed. Candidates will be provided with refreshments at the end of the session.


Preparation and Tips

To learn more about the Admissions Interview and to help prepare, visit our Interview Tips resources page.

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