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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. The campus will remain closed through Monday, and we expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly. 

Campus Services During the Closure 

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed: 

  • Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty) 
  • Dining 
  • Computer Labs 
  • Facilities/Housekeeping 
  • University Operator 
  • Health Services (TBD by Director) 

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety. 

Classes and Work During the Closure 

Students 
Scheduled face-to-face classes will not take place on campus. At the discretion of faculty, some in-person classes may be held remotely. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor.  

Staff 
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with their supervisors as appropriate. 

Staying Informed 

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

 

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Residency Program

All About Our Residency Program

Mission

The Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences strives to build residency programs that prepare and inspire advanced pharmacy practitioners by instilling the values of lifelong learning, service, and leadership in our graduates. Engendering these qualities will be vital to improve patient outcomes in the practice models of today and the future.

Residency Advisory Committee

Members of the Committee have an integral role in the creation and development of residency programs at Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Members of the committee ensure accreditation standards are met or exceeded. In working with the Residency Program Director, the Committee provides support for research projects, evaluates learning experiences, recruits and selects highly qualified applicants, and maintains relations between the residency practice sites and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

The Committee also provides structured educational opportunities across the four professional years to learners in the PharmD program. “Foundations", presented to the PY1 class, provides a general overview of postgraduate opportunities and resources for additional information on residencies. “Essentials” is aimed at PY2 learners. It details current statistics, common metrics used by programs to evaluate residents, and assessment elements required from references. The PY3 session, “Practical Considerations", focuses on residency showcases, the match process, and criteria to select potential residency programs. “Mock Interviews” allow PY4 learners the opportunity to test their interview readiness and receive formative feedback as a final preparation step before applying for residencies. The RAC also maintains an internal website for residency materials and resources for interested learners.

Licensure Requirements 

Residents must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a school or college accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Residents must hold or be eligible for pharmacy licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Each resident must be licensed early in the residency, as determined by each program.