Student graduation outcomes are shown here to provide stakeholders with the data regarding the retention and successes of the PharmD program.
KGI leverages close biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry ties to prepare doctors of pharmacy to fulfill a wide range of integral healthcare roles. Required and optional industry experiential education provides students with a breadth of hands-on training designed to enhance their skills and knowledge, while increasing their competitiveness in the job market.
KGI prepares student pharmacists for advances at the leading edge of pharmacy practice
Along with a PharmD degree, KGI graduates receive a certificate in one of four areas
Students complete rotations in community pharmacy, health-systems, senior adult chronic care, industry, and more
The PharmD program is driven by the professional standards from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) Outcomes, and the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) Blueprint. KGI PharmD program adopted the CAPE Educational Outcomes as its Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). CAPE outcomes were developed based on evolving pharmacy curriculum by a team of educators and practitioners nominated by practitioner organizations. Click here to learn more about the PLOs.
You can also learn more about the PharmD program by visiting our Class Profile page and Curriculum Four-Year Plan.
Source: NAPB.pharmacy
Employment statistics below were based on the gainful employment survey and other inquiries that KGI conducted annually during May-June to the prior year PharmD graduates.
Pharmaceutical Industry
32 students registered, 27 stayed active and 13 matched for PGY1 residencies (Match rate: 48.14%). The national match rate for 2020 graduates was 64.94%.
Residencies – PGY1
Retail Pharmacy
Health Systems Pharmacy
Ambulatory Care
Other
28 students registered, 25 stayed active and 14 matched for PGY1 residencies ( match rate: 56%). The national match rate for 2020 graduates was 63.12%.
Residency – PGY1
Residency – PGY2