SERVE. LEAD. IMPACT.
At Gatton, you will be a proud member of ETSU Health, our leading academic health sciences center that encompasses five colleges, and you will serve on an interprofessional team starting your first year. In fact, you’re in the heart of health care for the Appalachian Highlands, located within a half-mile radius of Johnson City Medical Center (445-bed Top 100 Heart Hospital with a level 1 trauma center), Niswonger Children’s Hospital, Quillen College of Medicine, and Mountain Home VA Medical Center.
As a private college situated within a public university, you get the best of both worlds: a college-wide open-door approach to education and administration that fosters a welcoming and nurturing culture, as well as premier research facilities and nationally recognized faculty and student organizations. Small class sizes and one-on-one interaction with faculty mentors contribute to a tight-knit community focused on learning. Our success is proven by high student satisfaction rates from graduates.
WELCOME!
I can’t wait to meet you!
Debbie Byrd, PharmD, MBA Dean and Professor
I’m thrilled that you’re interested in taking the next step of your pharmacy career at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, located in Johnson City, Tennessee. At Gatton, you can earn your PharmD in the picturesque mountains of the Appalachian Highlands, and tailor your training within our numerous academic tracks and over 30 career option experiences.
A MISSION TO SERVE THE RURAL AND UNDERSERVED.
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As a pharmacist, make an impact on the frontlines of health care through a wide variety of fields, consulting with patients, and working on teams with other health care professionals to help people get the best results from their medications.
WHY PHARMACY?
PharmacyEXPLORATIONCareer • Academia • Biomedical communications • Community pharmacy • Compounding pharmacy • pharmacyGovernment/federal/state • Home health care pharmacy • Hospital pharmacy • Long-term care pharmacy • Outpatient/homeinfusionpharmacy • Pharmaceutical research and development • Pharmacy management or ownership • Professional pharmacy associations • Specialty pharmacy • Pharmacy specialties: - Ambulatory care - Cardiology - Critical care - Diabetes care - Drug information - Emergency medicine - Family medicine - Geriatrics - Infectious diseases - Internal medicine - Nuclear pharmacy - Nutrition support - Oncology - Pain management - Pediatrics - Psychiatry - Surgery - ofTelehealth/transitionscare - Veterinary pharmacy SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREERS:
PHARMACY RESIDENCY TRACK
PHARMACY RESEARCH TRACK
Propel your career. Our student pharmacists collaborate with faculty on both lab-based and clinical research ranging from cancer studies to prescription opioid abuse. By participating in research, our graduates are distinguished from their peers when seeking residency or career positions.
TAILOR YOUR TRAINING
Get ready for residency. This track prepares student pharmacists for careers in progressive practice while also providing additional opportunities to strengthen their candidacy for competitive postgraduate training programs.
PharmD-MPH: Gain a broader perspective on health policy, health promotion, and disease prevention. Earn your PharmD and Master of Public Health in five years.
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
DEGREE PROGRAMCOMPLETION
EARLY ADMISSION PATHWAY
Save time. With our articulated degree program, student pharmacists can complete their Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies after their first year at Gatton with minimal to no extra coursework. There is no additional cost to the student pharmacist if general education requirements have been met.
Get started on your pharmacy career as a high school senior or college freshman. High-achieving students can apply to be accepted directly into the college through our Early Admission Pathway, which provides students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in 6 years.
PharmD-MBA: Become a leader in pharmacy and pursue your interests in pharmacy management or independent ownership. Earn your PharmD and Master of Business Administration concurrently in four years.
Enhance your education and save money. With our dual degree MBA and MPH programs, you can save about one third the cost of a full-time, in-state graduate program.
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Learn to practice patient care as a member of an interprofessional health care team by working with students from the five colleges within ETSU Health, our academic health sciences center. The university’s new Interprofessional Education and Research Center sits adjacent to Gatton College of Pharmacy and provides our students with additional classroom space, high fidelity simulation labs, and standardized patient experiences.
• ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy • ETSU Quillen College of Medicine • ETSU College of Public Health • ETSU College of Nursing • ETSU College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences ETSU Health is the outward-facing brand that encompasses the clinical, research, and educational endeavors of East Tennessee State University’s five health sciences colleges as well as clinical locations, and 250 health care providers throughout Northeast Tennessee. We are committed to improving the quality of life in our region and beyond. Learn more at etsuhealth.org. Did you know? Our facilities are state of the art, including a sterile IV compounding lab and a simulated apartment where students can practice patient home consultations, shown above. Scan to watch:
SERVE OTHERS
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Serve the region. Our college's mission is to serve the rural and underserved. In 2022, Gatton was awarded the most prestigious pharmacy service award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP): the Lawrence C. Weaver FOR
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In the mainland U.S., our students complete rotations at many prestigious national organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), and other professional organizations. The sky is the limit!
EXPERIENCE MORE
Travel across the country—and the world. Our experiential rotation and study abroad opportunities will prepare you for a wide range of unique experiences like contributing to the health and wellbeing of Alaska Natives in Juneau, Alaska, through the Indian Health Service; or participating in global health outreach to underserved patients in locations like Nicaragua, Ecuador, Guatemala, and more.
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A caring community and supportive culture are top priorities at Gatton. One of your first experiences as a P1 will be to take part in our Wellbeing Program, which fosters mentorship, leadership, and personal growth. You will be sorted into Houses (think Harry Potter) and take part in a friendly yearlong competition built on the highly successful “learning community” model pioneered by Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE
At Gatton, there are no shortage of ways to find community. With over 100 opportunities for student leadership, national awardwinning organizations, and professional fraternities, it’s easy to get involved, grow in leadership, and have a good measure of fun. Most student pharmacists are actively engaged in at least one of our 14 centeredwithacademicslifetime,Gattongraduatesstudentnationally-recognizedorganizations.Ourremembertheirexperienceforawhereexcellentarecombinedavibrantstudent-culture.
HIGH SCHOOL Apply for the Early Admission Pathway and get started on your pharmacy etsu.edu/RxEarlyAdmitcareer. COLLEGE (2-4 years) Complete prerequisites. Pursue 3+1 degree in: • Biology • Chemistry • Health Sciences • No PCAT required • BS in Pharmacy Studies • PharmD • Dual degree offerings: - PharmD-MBA - PharmD-MPH • General Biology and Lab (4 credit hours) • General Chemistry and Lab (8 credit hours) • Organic Chemistry and Lab (8 credit hours) • Microbiology and Lab (4 credit hours) • Human Physiology (4 credit hours) • English Comp (6 credit hours) PHARMACY PATHWAYS • Oral Communication (3 credit hours) • Science Elective (3 credit hours) • Calculus (3 credit hours) • Statistics (3 credit hours) • Social/Behavioral Sciences, and/or Humanities Electives (9 credit hours) • General Electives (6 credit hours) COLLEGE PREREQUISITES FOR PHARMACY SCHOOL TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 61 While pharmacy school is not easy, we’re here to help you succeed in a caring environment. We offer an Academic Success Specialist to help you succeed in your studies. In addition, our financial aid, registrar and instructional technology offices are in-house–so help is always close by.
Gatton Ready is an orientation program in August designed to help you acclimate to the rigors of pharmacy school. Classes start in August.
In person and online options.
Yes! We offer many scholarships in addition to our Priority Scholarship in the Fall. Inquire with admissions.
APPLICATION PROCESS How do I apply? PharmCAS.org When can I apply? Mid-July through June Is the PCAT required? No Application fee? $175 Priority decision program?
Interview format?
for students who apply early in the Fall. Check our website for etsu.edu/pharmacydates:
Start month?
Yes, we offer a Priority Scholarship
Do you offer other scholarships?
ATTRIBUTES WE VALUE IN OUR APPLICANTS • Demonstrated leadership • Intellectual curiosity • Time management skills • Work with Pre-Health Advisor on a regular basis • Good communication skills (oral and written) • Service to others • Passion for people and the profession • Maturity and responsibility • High achievementscholastic • Integrity • Attention to detail • A willingness to ask for help when needed
ETSU has been recognized as a Military Friendly School for 10 consecutive years. Many Gatton student pharmacists are veterans, and we are located on the Mountain Home VA Campus in Johnson City, Tennessee, where we are reminded every day of the sacrifice servicemen and women have made for our country. The college’s restored 100-year-old building was originally constructed to help injured soldiers heal after the Civil War.
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Gatton is located on the VA Mountain Home campus, a secluded, park-like setting that is protected by both federal and university police. There is no shortage of views, walking paths, and fresh air.
We have rocking chairs on our school’s front porch for a reason.
Johnson City has been ranked among the “Top 100 Places to Live” by Liveability.com and a “Top Adventure Town” by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Highlands, Johnson City, Tennessee, combines big-city amenities, small-town Southern charm, and world-class outdoor recreation into a travel destination for everyone.
East Tennessee State University does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by ETSU. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Compliance Coordinator, PO Box 70271, Johnson City, TN 37614, 423-439-8544. ETSU’s policy on non-discrimination can be found at: etsu.edu/universitycounsel/compliance. ETSU is an AA/EEO employer. ETSU-221311-A-23 Designed and produced by BMC Creative.
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East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of East Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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