Faculty Mentor Program

The purpose of the Faculty Mentor Program is to assist professional development related to career counseling, professionalism, and academic success. Students are assigned a faculty mentor early in their first year of pharmacy school.  

Faculty mentors.....

• Provide assistance and support.
• Identify career objectives.
• Instill Independence and build confidence.
• Discuss professionalism.
• Encourage participation in collegiate, campus, local, state, and national pharmacy activities.
• Help understand various aspects of the pharmacy world.
• Provide feedback for various professional discussions and writing reflections.

Professional Mentor Program

The Professional Mentor Program matches students with a UI College of Pharmacy alumnus or friend who will help them explore careers, set goals, develop contacts and identify resources. Professional mentors want students to succeed in their academic journey and beyond! Experienced pharmacists are paired with first-year PharmD students, and the pairs are encouraged to communicate throughout the mentee’s educational journey, and beyond. These relationships are proven to not only be a valuable resource for the student, but also an enriching and rewarding experience for mentors. 

If you are a student and would like to participate in the Professional Mentor Program, please click here. 

If you are an alumni or friend of the college and would like to mentor a student, please click here.

Research and Discovery Mentors

In addition to the required curriculum covering research design and literature interpretation, students may engage in research with faculty members. Students apply (generally in the P1 year) to gain hands on experience with basic and translational sciences, clinical sciences, or health services research through independent study. They may also have the opportunity to share their research via presentations, posters, and publications.