UT Tyler Partners with Higher Ed Institutions for Pharmacy Early Assurance Program
September 9, 2024 | Elizabeth Wingfield
The University of Texas at Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy partnered
with colleges and universities throughout East Texas for the Early Assurance Program,
aimed at strengthening the pipeline of locally trained pharmacists to serve the region.
“This collaboration marks an exciting chapter for the Fisch College of Pharmacy and our local institutions,” said President Julie V. Philley. “By partnering with these exceptional institutions, we are paving the way for students to pursue their passion for pharmacy and health care, while staying rooted in the communities they know and love.”
The early assurance program provides students from colleges and universities a pathway for a successful career in pharmacy by providing workshops on applying for pharmacy school, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
The partnering institutions include:
- Tyler Junior College
- East Texas Baptist University
- Panola College
- Sam Houston State University
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Trinity Valley Community College
“The Early Assurance Program exemplifies our dedication to fostering local talent and keeping our brightest minds in East Texas,” said Dr. Amy Schwartz, Fisch College of Pharmacy dean. “By offering this structured pathway, we are helping students achieve their dreams of becoming pharmacists while contributing to the health and vitality of our region.”
If you attend a participating institution and are interested in enrolling in the early assurance program, email pharmacyadmissions@uttyler.edu.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 10,000 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.
