{"id":16843,"date":"2017-01-12T09:55:34","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T17:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/?page_id=16843"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:44:43","slug":"step-summer-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/pharmd\/admissions\/step-summer-program\/","title":{"rendered":"STEP Summer Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>STEP &#8211; Students Exploring Pharmacy<\/h1>\n<p class=\"intro\">A Summer Program for High School Students<\/p>\n<h3>Program Overview<\/h3>\n<p>Students Exploring Pharmacy (STEP) is a 4-day program designed to inspire high school students as they explore pharmacy as a career option. Students engage in hands-on <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34363 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-GROUP-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-GROUP-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-GROUP-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-GROUP.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>activities that provide an introduction to pharmacy practice and perspective on the numerous ways a pharmacist contributes to improving people\u2019s health\u2014in ways that go far beyond dispensing medications.<\/p>\n<p>UW School of Pharmacy faculty, who are nationally-known experts, teach classes and facilitate activities. The UW School of Pharmacy is ranked in the top 10 nationally and internationally and has pioneered leading-edge pharmacy practices.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Quick Glance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2026 Program dates: <strong>Mon, July 13 &#8211; Th, July 16, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>2026 Program application closes: <strong>Th, April 30, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>2026 Program application notifications: <strong>early June<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply, <em>priority given to rising juniors and seniors<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications include the following materials:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Form<\/li>\n<li>A 250-word maximum personal statement included in the application\n<ul>\n<li><em>What sparked your interest in pharmacy, healthcare or related fields, and what do you hope to learn about by participating in the STEP program? Please include any personal or lived experiences that may have shaped your interests. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>One recommendation from a teacher, counselor\/advisor, other school official, or supervisor\n<ul>\n<li><em>Your recommender will receive a link via email to submit their recommendation within 5-7 business days <strong>after\u00a0<\/strong>you submit the application form.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Included in the Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conversations with pharmacists from multiple specialty areas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interaction with UW faculty and current pharmacy students<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exposure to a wide range of pharmacy career pathways<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hands\u2011on, interactive activities related to pharmacy and healthcare<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School of Pharmacy program materials<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34365 wp-img alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-COMPOUNDING-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-COMPOUNDING-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-COMPOUNDING-200x160.jpg 200w, https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-COMPOUNDING.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply, including rising freshman to rising seniors.<\/p>\n<h3>Fee<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The STEP program fee is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$200 (non\u2011refundable)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> due at the time of confirmation of acceptance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All course activities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Program materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lunch each day<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Students who qualify for the federal free\/reduced-price school lunch program may also be eligible to receive a scholarship for the STEP program.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Pharmacy as a Career<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmacists are medication experts who collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to treat and prevent illness and to support patients in managing their health. Their extensive training prepares them to\u00a0optimize\u00a0medication therapy and improve quality of life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pharmacists work in diverse settings, including\u00a0community pharmacies, hospitals and clinics, long\u2011term care facilities, and research labs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Careers in pharmacy consistently rate\u00a0highly\u00a0for salary, job satisfaction, work\u2011life balance, and growth potential.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacyforme.org\/\">Learn more<\/a> about a career in pharmacy.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn More about STEP<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"su-lightbox\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o1DREY5l6z8\" data-mfp-type=\"iframe\" data-mobile=\"yes\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/STEP-youtube.jpg\" alt=\"Image of students in STEP program, links to video\" width=\"533\" height=\"300\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>FAQ\u2019s<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion  \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What will I do in this program?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW221682360 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221682360 BCX0\">You\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221682360 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221682360 BCX0\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221682360 BCX0\">\u00a0in interactive presentations, labs, discussion groups, tours, and workshops. Activities include basic medication compounding, exploring treatment approaches for common illnesses, learning about medication safety and quality, and practicing clinical skills.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW221682360 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">If I receive a scholarship, what does it include?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14061906 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14061906 BCX0\">Scholarships include a partial or <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14061906 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14061906 BCX0\">full waiver of the program fee plus daily lunch.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Is there an active or hands-on component?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199759479 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199759479 BCX0\">Yes! Students engage in hands\u2011on activities, games, and campus tours. We recommend comfortable shoes.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199759479 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Are disability accommodations available?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or <a href=\"mailto:dso@uw.edu\">dso@uw.edu<\/a>. The University of Washington makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance of the event as possible, preferably at least 10 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who do I contact if I have questions?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>UW School of Pharmacy<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:uwpharmd@uw.edu\">uwpharmd@uw.edu<\/a><br \/>\n206-543-6100<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEP &#8211; Students Exploring Pharmacy Program Overview Students Exploring Pharmacy (STEP) is a 4-day program designed to inspire high school students as they explore pharmacy as a career option. 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