University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy
Laramie, WY
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about reasons for choosing pharmacy, handling ethical dilemmas like cheating or drug-seeking patients, managing stress, explaining academic discrepancies, and discussing pharmacy practice knowledge. Some respondents mentioned a closed-file interview format like MMI with potential nondisclosure agreements, while others received more general questions about characteristics of a good pharmacist and personal interests.
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Why Pharmacy?
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Describe a time when a decision you made was justifiably challenged, and how did you react?
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If a person came to your pharmacy and was "drug-seeking", how would you act towards that person and/or how would you handle the situation?
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You leave a page blank on a test and it's worth half the points. What would you do?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy discussed scenarios like leaving a blank page on a test, handling medication denial, and assisting a homeless person with limited funds. These inquiries reflect real-world ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in pharmacy practice interviews.
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You leave a page blank on a test and it's worth half the points. What would you do?
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Why are there discrepancies in your gpa?
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What would you do if medication was denied by the doctor?
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Name all the different things you can do with your Pharm.D. degree?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy discussed scenarios like handling drug-seeking individuals, navigating moral conflicts with Pharmacy Managers, and utilizing previous degrees alongside a PharmD. Other challenging questions included strategies for addressing test mistakes, managing boredom in retail pharmacy, and identifying the challenges pharmacists commonly encounter.
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If a person came to your pharmacy and was "drug-seeking", how would you act towards that person and/or how would you handle the situation?
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If you were a Pharmacist and the Pharmacy Manager refused to dispense a medication based on his moral beliefs, what would you do?
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You leave a page of the test blank on accident - what do you do?
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How would you use your previous degree in conjunction with a PharmD?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Laramie Regional Airport (LAR)
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LAR
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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light house
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Super 8 Motel
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Holiday Inn
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Hilton Garden Inn
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Best Weestern Wyoming
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing mock questions, reviewing their application materials, seeking advice from online forums like SDN, conducting mock interviews with friends and family, researching the school and its programs, talking to pharmacists, and generating questions to ask the interviewers. Many also emphasized the importance of understanding pharmacy-related issues and topics, specifically as they pertain to the school or region where the interview was taking place.
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Mock questions.
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Read over application mainly.
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SDN, looked over PharmCAS app essay, mock interviewed with friends and family, read the Wyoming Scripts Newsletter
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sdn, friends, flashcards, school website
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SDN, Mock interviewing with various people, Talking to pharmacists, Reading about issues in pharmacy, researching the school before the interview, generating questions I wanted to ask
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the quality of faculty, friendliness of staff and students, beautiful and spacious campus, high NAPLEX pass rates, small class sizes, welcoming atmosphere, and campus renovations. Many highlighted the friendliness of the community and the positive experiences during campus tours and interviews.
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Quality of the faculty, recognition of the degree from University of Wyoming, produce great Pharmacists.
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Friendliness and excitement of the staff and students
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The campus was large, had some unique historical buildings and had a huge gym!
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The beautiful campus, many student activities, on site gym.
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I really liked the people. They were very nice. The town is very easy to navigate and the atmosphere of the college is very picturesque.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to the campus location in a small town with limited cultural and entertainment options, outdated facilities, lack of exposure to the facilities during tours, and the town appearing quiet or closed at certain times. Suggestions included improving campus facilities, enhancing the tour experience to include facility showcases, and addressing the campus's location in terms of access to amenities and cultural activities.
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The town....
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No tour of the facilities.
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It seemed like the only place open in the Laramie after 10pm was WalMart (ie. not much culture)
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The location of the campus. It seems like the only thing that's keeping Laramie alive is UWyoming.
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The facilities were fairly old. A new building has been attached to the old. Most of rooms utilized by pharmacy students are located in the old portion plus they are scattered throughout several levels of the building.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known not to stress over certain tests/exams, to expect ethical questions, and to pay attention to financial aid issues. They also expressed a desire for more information about the interview process and the competitiveness of the program.
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That the math test/essay wouldn't be anything to freak out over.
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Not to stress about the competency exam because it's not something you can prepare or study for, just common sense.
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That they were going to ask a lot of ethical questions.
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Pay attention to financial aid issues, there are some instances in which it is not really available. They really do not want students working while they are in pharmacy school. They stressed this fact, although some do anyways.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the school welcoming and the interview process low-stress, with positive interactions with staff and current students. Suggestions included being prepared for basic competency exams, asking thoughtful questions during the interview, and wearing comfortable shoes for the campus tour.
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This is a good school, but Laramie is not the nicest place. The weather can really blow!
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They asked us not to share the questions we were asked, but I can tell you that there was nothing too crazy. Just bone up on your application and be ready to answer some basic questions about your personality. The interview is not stressful.
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The staff was friendly, the Dean came and talked to the students and was very approachable, and overall the school seemed like a very personable place.
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Writing exam and competency exam were fairly easy. Don't be intimidated by them.
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The process begins with a welcome from the Dean, tour of the facilities, and then a tour of the college. Make sure you wear shoes that are somewhat comfortable. After the tour you have lunch with current students. Use this time to ask questions and really listen to what the students have to say. Then you are assigned an interview time according to distance from Laramie. The interviewers try to create an environment that is low stress, there really isn't any need to be nervous. Be ready for some ethical questions that you may not have thought about a lot. Make sure you ask educated questions when they are done asking you questions.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The applicants did not provide any specific suggestions for the admissions office in response to the question.
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