Progression to the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Curriculum

In order to progress to the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) Curriculum students must successfully complete both (1) all Pre-Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (Pre-APPE) curriculum coursework and (2) all Pre-APPE assessments of skills and knowledge as defined by the College. These assessments are referred to as “Pre-APPE Readiness.” The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards 2016 require schools of pharmacy to assess student readiness based on a set of competencies that students should know and be able to demonstrate prior to entering APPEs. The Pre-APPE Readiness assessments consist of activities, individual/group assignments, and examinations that require students to apply and integrate knowledge and skills from across the curriculum. Formative and summative feedback is provided to help foster students’ success in the Pre-APPE assessments, as well as ultimately enhancing their preparedness to begin APPEs. Attendance and full participation are required for all Pre-APPE Readiness assessments. Students are also required to complete a self-evaluation and write a guided reflection on their Pre-APPE Readiness experience and how they plan to use this experience to optimize APPE experiences and lifelong learning.