ASPIR2E Guided Academic Pathway to Aggie PTP
The Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy (RCOP) ASPIR2E Program (Aggie Student Pharmacists Initiative for Recruitment, Retention, and Education) is designed to help students explore pharmacy careers, prepare for pharmacy school, and succeed as Aggie Pharmacists.
Participants benefit from academic resources and mentoring from RCOP faculty, staff, and current students.
Participants benefit from academic resources and mentoring from RCOP faculty, staff, and current students.
ASPIR2E includes four distinct tracks:
Tracks 1 & 2:
Support and guide undergraduate students interested in pharmacy.
Tracks 3 & 4:
Help admitted students transition and thrive in the PharmD program.
The program has improved recruitment and retention for the PharmD program over the past eight years. ASPIR2E is expanding to provide academic pathways to both the PharmD and the new Aggie Pharmacy Technician Program (Aggie PTP), especially for undergraduates and those pursuing the pharmacy profession.
Overall, ASPIR2E aims to increase knowledge of the profession and student support, helping more students successfully enter and complete pharmacy career pathways.
ROADWAY TO PHARMACY PROFESSION THROUGH ASPIR2E
Academic Pathway Flow: Aspir2e to career success
Track 1: PPIP
Pre-Pharmacy Introductory Program
Currently available to TAMUK enrolled students only
Freshman Undergraduate Year
Enroll in UNIV 1201 (TAMUK)
RCOP faculty & staff lecture series, peer mentoring with RCOP students, & academic tutoring.
Freshman Undergraduate Year
Enroll in UNIV 1201 (TAMUK)
RCOP faculty & staff lecture series, peer mentoring with RCOP students, & academic tutoring.
Track 2: PPAP
Pre-Pharmacy Advanced Program
Spring of Sophomore Undergraduate Year
Focus on student preparedness for Pharmacy School through Peer Mentoring with RCOP students, shadowing Pharmacists, and Transcript Evaluations. Students who complete Track 2, earn a 3.4 overall pre-requisite GPA, and complete the admission application process will be assured a PharmD admission interview for the academic year to which they apply.
Focus on student preparedness for Pharmacy School through Peer Mentoring with RCOP students, shadowing Pharmacists, and Transcript Evaluations. Students who complete Track 2, earn a 3.4 overall pre-requisite GPA, and complete the admission application process will be assured a PharmD admission interview for the academic year to which they apply.
Guided Academic Pathway to Aggie Pharmacy Technician Program (Aggie PTP)
Eligibility Criteria:
Successfully complete the ASPIR2E Track 1 or Track 2 program (based off attendance and active participation as defined in program syllabus and recorded by Project Director) along with a letter of interest to the ASPIR2E Project Director to be considered for a possible 50% PTP Tuition Waiver.
*10 Tuition Waivers will be awarded in academic year 25-26 determined through PTP admissions selection process.*
Submit an official Aggie PTP application. Successfully complete a PTP interview and meet all admission requirements to the Aggie PTP.
Maintain a 2.5 undergraduate GPA at their home institution at the time of admissions to the PTP.
PharmD Program
Track 3: PMP
Pre-Matriculation Program
Summer before P1 Year in the PharmD Program
Prepare students for the rigors of Pharmacy School through a four week summer online program
Student networking, peer mentoring, and attending lectures discussing foundational concepts needed for the PharmD curriculum.
Prepare students for the rigors of Pharmacy School through a four week summer online program
Student networking, peer mentoring, and attending lectures discussing foundational concepts needed for the PharmD curriculum.
Track 4: ACP
Academic Coaching Program
P1 - P4 years in PharmD Program
Develop an individualized academic success action plan: one-on-one academic coaching, guided study session, and student success workshops.
Develop an individualized academic success action plan: one-on-one academic coaching, guided study session, and student success workshops.
Questions
For additional questions, please contact:
The Office of Student Affairs at
cop-admissions@tamu.edu
(361) 221-0648
Aggie Pharmacy Technician Program
Mrs. Teresa Zamora at
teresa.zamora@tamu.edu
(979) 436-0769
