PharmD
Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree
| Stands for | Doctor of Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
PharmD stands for Doctor of Pharmacy, a degree abbreviation also used in medicine.
Professional doctorate that has been the only entry-level degree for pharmacists in the United States since the early 2000s, typically four years after two or more years of prerequisites. Graduates must pass the NAPLEX and usually a state pharmacy law exam such as the MPJE.
Example: The hospital is hiring a clinical pharmacist with a PharmD and a completed PGY1 residency.
Usage notes
Written Pharm.D. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredits US programs. Many schools offer "0-6" programs that admit students from high school, and some accelerated programs finish in three calendar years. Hospital pharmacists often add one or two years of postgraduate residency (PGY1, PGY2).
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