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  1. FDA Pharmacy Student Experiential Program

Information for Placed Students

FDA Pharmacy Student Experiential Program (PSEP)

Rotation Forms

As directed by their preceptor or other FDA representative, placed students must complete and submit all required forms in a timely manner.

The following forms are required for ALL rotations:

  • Pharmacy Student Volunteer Service Agreement (SVSA)
  • Commitment to Protect Confidential and Privileged Information

The following forms may also be required for specific rotations:

Coming on Rotation at FDA

Compensation

FDA PSEP is part of the CDER Student Volunteer Service Program (SVSP). While training opportunities through SVSP are unpaid, participating in PSEP allows students to earn academic credit hours required for their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.

Housing

During PSEP rotations, participants are responsible for arranging their own housing. The FDA does not offer housing or a housing stipend for students. Alumni from a participant’s pharmacy school as well as FDA preceptors may be able to help answer questions and should be contacted directly by participants looking for housing.

Parking and Transportation

The majority of in-person APPE rotations take place at the main FDA White Oak campus in Silver Spring, Maryland. Parking at this location is free but may be limited. Confirm the location of in-person APPE rotations with the individual preceptor when accepting placement at FDA.

For convenience, FDA provides a shuttle bus service between nearby Metro stations and certain FDA facilities, including transportation around the White Oak campus. In addition, various transportation options such as public buses, ridesharing, and taxis are generally accessible. For more information, please refer to our Ground Transportation webpage.

Additional FDA facilities exist in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, as well as FDA field offices located throughout the country. Free parking is not guaranteed at these other locations. A privately owned vehicle may be advantageous for rotations at these locations.

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