Apply Your Pharmacy Skills in Authentic Settings

As a student pharmacist, you will embark on rotations at various sites throughout your academic career.

The Office of Experiential Education uniquely provides personal mentorship in selecting individual rotations for your career aspirations rather than relying solely on computer algorithms. We coordinate all practical experience hours required by ACPE and necessary for your graduation.

During your clinical practicums, you can develop your skills at renowned organizations, such as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Health System, Allegheny Health Network, Cleveland Clinic, Eli Lilly & Co., Indian Health Services, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. We will partner with you to schedule available rotations so you can explore different career paths that align with your professional aspirations. 

With over 1,700 hours of experience gained, our students reach their bigger goals to become empowered pharmacists in various fields.

Pharmacy Rotations

The IPPE I is 4 1/2 weeks in length, consists of a practical experience in a community pharmacy, and occurs in the summer following the PY1 coursework. 
The IPPE II is 3 weeks in length, consists of a practical experience in an institutional setting, and occurs in the summer following the PY2 coursework. 
The APPEs are a total of 7 rotations that range between 5 and 6 weeks in length and occur from May through May of the PY4 year. The rotations are a combination of required practical experiences in community practice, ambulatory care, acute care, advanced hospital, and patient and non-patient care electives.

Hear From Our Student Pharmacists

Maia Cogley headshot

My rotations have been instrumental in advancing my development by enhancing my clinical knowledge, communication skills, and professional judgement. These have strengthened my ability to apply evidence-based medicine, collaborate effectively, and provide patient-centered care.

Maia Cogley Pharm.D. Candidate, Class of 2026

IPPE Rotation Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Year

  • Block R - May 13-June 12, 2026
  • Block S - June 17-July 17, 2026
  • Block T - July 22-August 21, 2026

These blocks are 4.5 weeks, 184 hours per block
  • Block K - May 11-29, 2026
  • Block L - June 1-19, 2026
  • Block M - June 22-July 10, 2026
  • Block N - July 13-July 31, 2026
  • Block O - August 3-21, 2026

These blocks are 3 weeks, 120 hours per block

APPE Rotation Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Year

  • Block A - May 26-June 26, 2026
  • Block B - June 29-July 31, 2026

These blocks are 5 weeks, 200 hours per block
  • Block C - August 3-September 3, 2026
  • Block D - September 8-October 9, 2026
  • Block E - October 12-November 13, 2026
  • Block F - November 16-December 22, 2026

These blocks are 5 weeks, 200 hours per block
  • Block G - January 11-February 19, 2027
  • Block H - February 22-April 2, 2027
  • Block I - April 5-May 14, 2027

These blocks are 6 weeks, 240 hours per block

Meet the Team

Thomas Falcione, B.S. Pharm, RPh

Director of Experiential Education

Kala Findley, PharmD

Assistant Director of Experiential Education

Emily Lohr, PharmD

Experiential Education Coordinator

Lisa Radio, M.S.,Ed

Administrative Assistant, Experiential Education