Pharm.D. Research Certificate Program

The Pharm.D. Research Certificate Program (PRCP) is designed for Pharm.D. students who excel in their Pharm.D. courses and have a strong desire and commitment to gain extensive experience and training in research. Students accepted into the PRCP will receive intensive research training in a laboratory or clinical setting and will complete research-related curricular requirements. Upon satisfactory completion of the program requirements, students will receive a Pharm.D. Research Certificate. Application process and deadline will be explained to P1 students in a fall semester seminar.

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Program Requirements

At the start of the P1 spring semester, students selected to participate in the program will be matched to a faculty research mentor. The mentor and student will draft and sign a program contract that outlines the academic and research plans and workload expectations. This contract will be provided to program coordinator Judy Wu. During the remaining time in the Pharm.D. program, students will complete the following courses and activities:

P1 Spring:

  • Conduct research as outlined in their program contract
  • Attend KU’s Undergraduate Research Symposium

P1 Summer:

  • Conduct research as outlined in their program contract

P2 Fall:

  • Conduct research as outlined in their program contract

P2 Spring:

  • Conduct research as outlined in their program contract
  • Present research at KU’s Undergraduate Research Symposium

P2 Summer:

  • Conduct research as outlined in their program contract

P3 Fall:

  • PHAR 514 Scientific Writing for the Healthcare Professional (2 credits)
  • Conduct research as outlined in their program contract

P3 Spring:

  • PHAR 516 Scientific Presentations for the Healthcare Professional (1 credit)
  • Attend Mossberg Honors Research Symposium
  • Conduct research as outlined in their program contract

P4 Year:                                                                                                       

  • Enroll in one Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (PHPR 601-609) involving research (4 credits in total)
  • Present (poster or oral) at the Mossberg Honors Research Symposium
  • Pharm.D. Research Certificate awarded