Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: 4209 St. Rt. 44
Street 2: PO Box 95
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City: Rootstown
State: Ohio
Zip: 44272
Country: United States

Program Location:: Ohio
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Kelly Tomory
  Title: Assistant Director of Admission
  Office: Office of Admissions
  Phone (Work): 3303256267
  Email: KJeroski@neomed.edu
- Name: Jim Barrett
  Title: Director of Admission
  Office: Office of Admissions
  Phone (Work): 3303256274
  Email: JBarrett1@neomed.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.neomed.edu/pharmacy/admissions/
- https://www.neomed.edu/pharmacy/
- https://www.neomed.edu/pharmacy/residency/
- https://www.neomed.edu/admissions/visit/

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 2, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
A student enrolled in Kent State's Biochemistry degree can receive their bachelor's degree after completing the P1 year of the Pharm.D. program at NEOMED.


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 47
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
NEOMED and the University of Akron collaborate to offer a reduced credit hour MBA through the University of Akron for NEOMED PharmD students.  NEOMED offers the Basic and Translational Biomedicine (BTB) research program leading to both MS and PhD degrees.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Located near Cleveland and Akron just minutes from Kent State University, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is setting the standard for pharmacy education. 

Our curriculum prepares graduates to practice at the top of their licenses in a team approach to patient care in a variety of community and clinical settings. As NEOMED is the only college of pharmacy in northeast Ohio, our students have a distinctive level of access to experiential rotations at some of the most prestigious clinical sites in the world. 

Other NEOMED highlights include:

96% job / residency placement since 2018

Graduation rate over 90%

94.4% PGY-1 residency match rate - 8th best in the United States

89% NAPLEX First-Time Pass average pass rate for the past decade 

NEOMED PharmD students complete experiential curriculum within the academic semesters. Students are able to use semester breaks for paid internships, research opportunities, and school-life balance. 

Scholarship programs are established on an annual basis. 

Any students wishing to explore transfer to NEOMED apply through PhamCAS and are evaluated on a holistic basis. 

The NEOMED PharmD program is not currently authorized to enroll F-Visa international students.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.50
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.50
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
The above grade point averages are recommended as opposed to required. NEOMED uses holistic practices in screening candidates for interview eligibility. Candidates with grades less than recommended may be considered for interview and offers of admission.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 36
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Candidates are encouraged to apply for admission while prerequisite coursework is still in progress. 

For complete information about pre-professional prerequisite coursework please visit: https://www.neomed.edu/pharmacy/admissions/paths/prerequisites/

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology course (Either one Anatomy course or one Physiology course is also acceptable.) 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General/Inorganic Chemistry course sequence with labs (two courses with labs)
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology course
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology I and II with labs (two courses with labs) or Biology I with labs and upper-level Biology course (two courses)

Note: If your curricular program does not require a sequence you may substitute another upper-level biological science course. 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry course sequence with labs (two courses with labs) 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: General Physics course 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry course
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: College Algebra or higher math course
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics course (Recommend health sciences statistics if practical)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Composition course sequence (two courses)

Note: If your curriculum does not require traditional writing courses you may substitute two writing-intensive humanities courses as evidence of written communication competency.
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: General Education and/or Additional Science Courses  Approximately 4 three-credit hour classes of college-level work 
Semester Hours (Min): 12

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Pre-professional prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment. 

Candidate still working on completing their prerequisites are encouraged to apply and interview prior to completing all prerequisites.  

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
NEOMED accepts online coursework from any regionally accredited community college, college, or university in the United States. International coursework may be acceptable when accompanied by a W.E.S. evaluation.   

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Candidates may wish to have pass/fail courses evaluated as fulfilling prerequisites following NEOMED receiving a verified application from PharmCAS.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
NEOMED policy states that a grade of C minus or better is required for successful completion of prerequisite coursework. NEOMED will review pass/fail grades as potentially fulfilling prerequisite requirements on a case-by-case basis following acceptance into the PharmD program using holistic review. 

Please visit https://www.neomed.edu/pharmacy/admissions/paths/prerequisites/ for other important guidelines related to international coursework prerequisite eligibility, AP coursework, or other curricular nuances. 

NEOMED utilizes candidates verified academic record in PharmCAS as our sole source of reference for all academic information, including prerequisite progress. Please take advantage of the academic update periods available in PharmCAS and keep your academic record and prerequisite progress current. Candidate's PharmCAS records and data are integral to NEOMED's evidence-based, holistic admission practices.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.neomed.edu/pharmacy/admissions/paths/prerequisites/
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
NEOMED does not require a secondary/supplemental application nor is there any application fee. 

Applying to NEOMED is as simple as completing the PharmCAS application.

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information::
While not required, experience as a pharmacy technician may prove extremely helpful. 



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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
A committee letter should reflect the evaluation views of pre-health faculty or pharmacists. 

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
NEOMED recommends that at least one evaluation comes from a pharmacist. If an applicant is unable to obtain a recommendation from a pharmacist, another healthcare professional, advisor, or science faculty member is recommended.

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements::
NEOMED is residency neutral in admission decisions. About 5% - 10% of our P1 students come from outside of Ohio. NEOMED's non-resident surcharge is lower than many state university options for non-Ohio residents.  

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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
In the event that there may be instances where students earn credit at an institution outside the United States, NEOMED may consider that work as applicable to fulfil a pre-professional prerequisite requirement. All applicants must send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) and original transcripts through PharmCAS for verification at their own expense. NEOMED prefers that candidates utilize World Education Services (WES) for this service. In the event that international coursework is considered by NEOMED, matriculating students will need to have original official transcripts and a FTER from WES delivered to NEOMED upon matriculation at their expense. This practice applies to applicants that have attended institutions of higher education outside of the United States. 

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
The TOEFL is not currently required by NEOMED.  As NEOMED offers limited ESL services, all candidates for admission are expected to be proficient in their use of English in both advanced educational and professional health care settings.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Candidates must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident of the US and submit a WES evaluation of foreign credits to be evaluated to determine if the pre-requisites have been met to enter the Pharm.D. program at NEOMED.


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Selected candidates are invited to interview on a rolling basis starting in approximately September. Candidates are contacted via email only using the address on file in PharmCAS.  Each applicant interviews in a conversational yet structured format. Candidates are encouraged to attend an in-person interview upon invitation to interview but virtual interviews are available upon request.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://www.neomed.edu/pharmacy/admissions/
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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
A $ 500 non-refundable deposit is required by May 1st with a sum of that fee being applied to the tuition balance upon matriculation as a credit.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Candidates expecting to begin PharmD study should expect classes to begin in late August preceded by a brief mandatory orientation of between three days to one week.   

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes