HOW UIC PHARMACY MET BOOMING INTEREST IN INDUSTRY CAREERS B Y
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surged among pharmacy grads, UIC Pharmacy has excelled in preparing students for this rewarding nontraditional path. This year, the college rose to number two nationally in placing students in highly competitive pharmaceutical industry fellowships. That remarkable achievement comes despite the geographical advantages of rival East Coast schools, said Dr. Glen Schumock, dean of the college. In the rankings from the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO), UIC placed 35 fellows, edging out the University of North Carolina and Northeastern University, which tied for third at 29. Rutgers placed first with 72 fellowships, while St. John’s University rounded out the top 5 with 27 placements. The rankings include 122 schools.
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