JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2024)—East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College
of Pharmacy is offering a free Pharmacy Career Showcase event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, with check in at 9 a.m. in Building 7, the main pharmacy
building on the Mountain Home VA Campus. The event will end at 1:30 p.m. with an optional
tour at the end.
Students can learn more about the wide variety of pharmacy careers available, as well
as the flexible admissions pathways at ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy, a nationally
recognized college of pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. The college is currently
ranked No. 2 in the nation for NAPLEX among accredited schools in 2024, (No. 1 in
Tennessee, No. 1 in Southeast).
The event will include a welcome from Dean Debbie Byrd, hands-on experiences, a chance
to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, personalized admissions pathway information
and campus tours. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Guests are invited to attend
the activities, as well as lunch, if they wish.
Another Pharmacy Career Showcase is scheduled for Feb. 22, 2025. There are also tours of ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy as part of ETSU Open House events on Oct. 19 and Nov. 2. Registration is required for all of these events at etsu.edu/pharmacy/admissions.
“The roles of pharmacists have grown exponentially over the years, from traditional
roles in community pharmacies to a wide range of career options, like ambulatory care
pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, clinical pharmacy and much more,” said Steve Ellis, assistant
dean for student affairs. “Pharmacists are the most accessible health care provider
and serve on the frontlines, so we’re excited for prospective students to learn more
about this exciting career."
ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering up to $15,000 in scholarships if you apply
by Nov. 1, 2024, and meet other criteria. The college also offers an Early Admissions
Pathway (EAP) for high school seniors choosing to attend ETSU or current ETSU freshmen,
who can apply to be accepted directly into ETSU’s PharmD program. Students can earn
both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in 6 years. EAP applications
open on Oct. 31 and close March 31, 2025.
Learn more at etsu.edu/pharmacy. Questions? Email pharmacy@etsu.edu or call (423) 439-6300.