Visiting Pharmacy Students

Visiting Pharmacy Students

OHSU Department of Pharmacy is pleased to accept pharmacy students from outside pharmacy programs! We first place our own OHSU-OSU College of Pharmacy students at our site, but then consider visiting students for any remaining rotations. We ask interested students to submit a form with a brief statement of interest and CV. Placement is contingent on availability and an affiliation agreement in place between OHSU and the school of pharmacy.

To submit your interest form, along with the requested documents:

  • IPPE Students: click here
  • APPE Students: click here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the requirements to complete rotations or experiences at OHSU?

  • Currently be enrolled in an accredited PharmD program
  • In good academic standing
  • Active Oregon Intern License
  • Additional required clearance such as occupational health requirements and background check
  • Affiliation agreement

Q2: What type of APPE rotations are offered at OHSU?

There are a variety of acute care, community and ambulatory rotations offered at OHSU. Interested students would be offered an elective rotation from the remaining availability.

Q3: How many APPE rotations are available?

The remaining availability varies from year to year. Visiting students should expect to be offered 0-2 elective rotation experiences. We do our best to match available rotations to student interest areas.

Q4: When would visiting students learn whether or not there are elective APPE rotations available?

Students would hear about rotation availability once OHSU-OSU College of Pharmacy students are placed. Visiting students would likely hear about APPE availability around January-March.

Q5: What is the APPE schedule at OHSU?

APPE rotations are typically 6 weeks long, and align with the Northwest Pharmacy Experiential Consortium block schedule. Visiting students are expected to start rotations on the start date, however, some rotations may be able to accommodate a shorter rotation if unable to complete 6 weeks.

Q6: What would need to be included in my statement of interest?

Students should address:

  • Why would you like to come to OHSU?
  • What are your practice interest areas and/or career plans?
  • Anything else you’d like us to know
  • Limit 250 words

Q7: Does OHSU accept IPPE students?

Yes, we also consider IPPE students once the OHSU/OSU COP students have been placed. There are typically limited options for IPPE availability.

Q8: I have a question that is not addressed here?

Please email your unique question to OHSU Student Education Supervisor, Katie Chavez, PharmD (she/her) (fostekat@ohsu.edu)