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Native American Center of Excellence

Pathways to PharmD (P2PD)

NACOE-sponsored program in the Skaggs School of School of Pharmacy runs during the summer before participants matriculate into a professional pharmacy program. This program ensures even greater preparedness for success in professional school. This pre-matriculation program is four (4) weeks and is taught by professional school faculty.

Goals for this non-degree pre-matriculation program include:

  • Exposure to relevant professional pharmacy program coursework
  • Building content knowledge
  • Introducing students to professional program culture
  • Acclimating participants to the support systems available to health professional students

2026 Pathways to PharmD Program

Program Dates: June 1-June 26, 2026 

Location: 91次元-Skaggs School of Pharmacy, Missoula, MT 

Daily Schedule example HERE.

Eligibility:

  • Identify as American Indian and/or Alaska Native (AIAN)
  • Accepted or waitlisted to a professional pharmacy program
    • Open to ALL University Institutions!
  • U.S. Citizen

Key Features

  • Introductory and Overview Course Offerings: American Indian Health Issues, Antimicrobial Agents, Calculations, Cell & Molecular Biology, Medical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology
  • Opportunity to work closely with the College of Health faculty at the 91次元
  • Provide resources and speakers addressing minority health issues and health equity
  • NACOE will provide skills to help enhance student success including research skills, job shadowing, and leadership development
  • Daily stipend ($200/day), technology assistance (equipment check-out/wifi assistance), and all supplies provided (textbooks, paper, pens/pencils, etc)
 

Student Testimonials

  • "I was very satisfied with my experience in this program. It was incredibly useful and made me feel more confident going into pharmacy school."
  • "This program was incredibly helpful. The Summer Bootcamp program helped me prepare for pharmacy school by covering the types of information that I would later see in class. It also helped me network with my professors and peers."
  • "My studies have greatly benefited from this program. I felt that the staff cared about your wellbeing as well as your academic success."
  • "Very satisfied. It was very helpful to have a bit of exposure to pharmacy lectures prior to the semester starting, and to use the resources provided throughout the 4 years proved to be an absolute must."
  • "Really enjoyed it and thought it just got me into the swing of things and what to expect."

Online Application

If you need a different version of the application, please contact Brittney Hunter at (406) 243-4573.