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3-Year Accelerated PharmD

Reduce college debt and begin your pharmacy career sooner through the 3-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). MCW has graduated 250+ PharmD graduates from six cohorts. 

PharmD Class of 2025 achievements: 
90% PGY1 Residency Training Match Rate

87% NAPLEX 1st-Time Pass Rate (#2 in Wisconsin)

Group photo of the Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2024 in graduation attire on the Medical College of Wisconsin steps.

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 This comprehensive guide includes:

  • Application process details 
    • Admissions Selection Criteria
    • Tips to Prepare for Your Interview
  • Important dates
  • Scholarship, tuition and housing information
  • Clinical rotation information
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Why choose MCW?

Key Location

  • Access to clinical rotations and research experiences at some of the top facilities in the country
  • Shared campus and partnerships with Froedtert Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Children's Wisconsin (Level I Pediatric Trauma Center)

Accelerated Curriculum

  • One of few institutions in the country where you can earn your PharmD in 3 years (instead of 4)
  • Early clinical experiences begin in the second quarter of your first year and continue weekly

Unique Learning Environment

  • Small class sizes with approachable, supportive faculty who know students by name
  • Pass/Fail grading system to encourage students' collaboration and development of life-long learning skills

Customize Your PharmD

  • Academic Concentrations enhance your visibility in a competitive market for jobs and postgraduate residencies
  • Concentration options: Research, Population Health, Specialized Pharmacy Practice, Entrepreneurship & Leadership

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