150+ Free Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia Campus) School of Pharmacy Interview Practice Questions

Tell me about yourself.

Why pharmacy?

Why Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia Campus) School of Pharmacy?

What aspects of PCOM Georgia's osteopathic medicine foundation and holistic approach to healthcare education appeal to you as a future pharmacist?

Georgia is one of the handful of states where the Associated Press was unable to get accurate data on pharmacy closures based on zip codes because of how the state classifies its pharmacies. U.S. Representative Buddy Carter has stated this needs to change and has passed bipartisan legislation addressing practices that contribute to drug cost inflation. Should Georgia be required to maintain and publicly report detailed pharmacy location and closure data to help policymakers address access issues?

How would you respond to corporate pressure to maximize revenue through prescription volume?

How would you respond when management pressures you to meet quotas that compromise patient care?

What challenges do you anticipate in pharmacy school?

Tell me about a time you failed.

How does PCOM Georgia's emphasis on interprofessional education with medical and physical therapy students align with your career goals?

The Georgia Pharmacy Association supported legislation to limit insulin costs to not exceed $100 for a 30-day supply regardless of the amount or type needed, but this bill did not make it through the legislative process. Meanwhile, pharmacy benefit managers continue to create financial pressures on independent pharmacies. Should pharmacists advocate more aggressively for medication pricing legislation even when it might affect their business relationships with PBMs and insurers?

The Georgia Pharmacy Association has advocated for legislation providing guidelines for prior authorization of chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication therapy, which passed with unanimous support. This addresses administrative barriers that can delay patient access to necessary medications. Should Georgia implement more aggressive prior authorization reforms that could reduce administrative burden but might increase healthcare costs?