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September 23, 2024
Events and General Announcements
PCP Gala - Save the Date! October 26th.
Save the Date! PCP Gala 2024. Saturday, October 26. 6-10 PM. More information to follow! Posted by Dean Foote. 9/23
Phi Delta Chi White Coat Ceremony Carnation Sale
Phi Delta Chi will be selling carnations with notes for the P1 students white coat ceremony. It will be in the ARC, starting at 9 am. 9/23
PLS + PCP-SSHP Internship Panel!
Are you interested in pursuing an internship this summer or completing your IPPEs for P3 year? Hear from fellow students/peers about their internship and summer IPPE experiences and their tips for applications, next Tuesday, October 1st from 2-3 PM in the ARC MPR! Questions? Reach out to Rebecca Lucas (rl20833984@sju.edu) or Rachel Chan (rc20834387@sju.edu). 9/23
National Patient Counseling Competition Now OPEN!
APhA is now holding a competition to be PCP’s representative for the National Patient Counseling Competition (NPCC). The winner of this competition will be representing us at the APhA annual in Nashville next year!
How does this work? Participants are given a prescription, time to refer to resources, and then are asked to counsel the patient on safe and effective drug use. There will be 2 rounds— both on Zoom.
If you’d like an opportunity to represent our school at the annual, sign up now! Winner can get up to $1,000 travel reimbursement from the Dean’s Office for the APhA annual! 9/23
SCCP SSHP Residency Panel
Are you interested in pursing a pharmacy residency or unsure if it's the right path for you? Join SCCP and SSHP at our Pharmacy Residency Panel on Zoom on September 23rd at 6 PM. This event will feature current pharmacy residents from Virtua, HUP, Penn Presbyterian, and Cooper, who will share their experiences and answer your questions. See our flyer. Contact Rachel Chan: rc20834387@sju.edu. Hope to see you there! 9/23
SCCP's Fall 2024 GBM!
Interested in clinical pharmacy after graduation? Want to learn more about residency? Come out to SCCP's GBM to learn more about what clinical pharmacy and ACCP is and how you can get involved. We will be introducing our plans for the semester/year and introducing our 2024-2025 e-board! 9/23
Medicine Cabinet Portraits!
Volunteer for a medicine cabinet portrait session with the SJU pharmacy museum's visiting artist Teresa Cervantes! Portrait sessions will take place this Friday and Saturday, September 27-28 and take 15-30 minutes. Students, staff, faculty members and administrators are encouraged to participate.
For more information, visit the button below. 9/23
Professional Opportunities
APhA-ASP Operation Immunization - SJU x Albertsons (ACME) Flu Clinic
Are you still looking for community service hours? Or just an opportunity to gain more immunizing experience? Albertsons (ACME Markets) is hosting a flu clinic on both Hawk Hill (10/7 and 10/10) and UCity(10/8). We are taking 3 student volunteers per time slot! Please reach out to jz20834849@sju.edu and mjeon@sju.edu if interested. Please send your PA immunization license and proof of liability insurance to mjeon@sju.edu if you plan on volunteering. Thank you for your interest! 9/23
Eli Lilly Discovery Day: Great Industry Opportunity for P1 and P2s!
IMPORTANT: This is an interest form! Process includes an application later when it opens! Use the link not the QR Code!
Background: Eli Lilly Discovery Day is a two-day leadership conference where you can learn about the industry, network, and enhance your professional skill sets through developmental workshops. It will be held on March 20-22, 2025 this upcoming year.
Accepted student arrivals will begin on March 19, 2025. Accommodations will be
provided for students traveling more than 50 miles. Lodging, food and beverage
for all students will be provided by Lilly. 9/23
Events and General Announcements
Want to get involved with Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)?
SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the poor minority representation in these areas. Come out and learn more about getting involved in the community, and having leadership experience, and see our upcoming events for the semester!! Save the date September 24th, 2:00–3:00 PM in STC Auditorium. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Somyia Elbready @somyia.elbready@sju.edu. Thank you and look forward to seeing you all soon. 9/19
Kind Regards,
SNPhA Eboard: 24-25
Annual PRISE STEM Educator Conference: Inventing and Affecting the Future through STEM: Working together to create the world we want
Annual PRISE STEM Educator Conference: Inventing and Affecting the Future through STEM: Working together to create the world we want. October 26, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Saint Joseph’s University’s UC Campus: Science Technology Center, 4308 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, 19104. FREE and open to Educators, Administrators, High school students, College students, and anyone interested in STEM Education. Teachers will receive Act 48 credits and students will be rewarded $100 for presenting. Click the button below for registration 9/19
Last Call - ISO student volunteer(s) to serve on PCP's DEI Task Force!
The PCP DEI Task Force is still accepting applications for one to two student member(s) to join the team! This will be a one year commitment, with the opportunity to extend to a second year. We meet virtually once a month and will ask the student to contribute to and participate in various initiatives throughout the year. Most importantly, this representative will provide a student's perspective to our discussions. No prior leadership experience is required! The application form can be found below. All applications are due by Tuesday October 1! 9/19
Policy Committee
If you are interested in joining the Policy Committee, please fill out this quick application. Being on the Policy Committee includes brainstorming and helping to write 2 policy proposals that will be presented at Midyear Regional Meeting. Plus, it is a great addition on your resume/CV. Click the button below to access the application form. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Brianna Patel (bp20835729@sju.edu). 9/19
154th NJPhA Convention in Atlantic City
Interested in local New Jersey state legislation? Come discuss things like immunization, opioids, hormonal contraception, and law at the annual NJPhA Convention on November 16th at the Harrah’s Waterfront in Atlantic City. This is a great opportunity to learn more about state legislation and to even present research! Student registration is covered by the PCP Deans Office and needs to be submitted for reimbursement at least 3 weeks prior. No hotel reservation needed and carpool can be arranged. Reach out to Hanna Pulliam @hp20835747@sju.edu for more information! 9/19
APhA-IPSF Blood Drive Event - Donors Will Receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card!
APhA’s IPSF is holding a Blood Drive Event with American Red Cross on Friday, October 25th in the ARC MPR. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and enter a raffle for a chance to win a $5000 gift card! Click here or scan the QR code to schedule an appointment time. There will be snacks and refreshments supplied for donors! Contact Angell Jiang (aj20833712@sju.edu) for any questions. 9/16
UPDATED QR CODE: U1s and U2s - PLS Info Night!
Hey U1s and U2s, are you interested in learning more about PLS, the pharmacy leadership society, how to apply and get involved, and more about your professional pharmacy years? Join PLS & PCP@HH for our Info Night! This will be on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Questions? Email Rebecca Lucas (rl20833984@sju.edu) or Alyssa Jacobs (aj10760159@sju.edu). 9/16
Important Student Travel Information
Students who are interested in receiving reimbursement for professional travel should be sure to review the guidelines found on the PCP Student Google site. Note that students must request funding three weeks before traveling. This deadline will be strictly enforced. Also note, that there is a new requirement to write a brief reflection on your experience at the meeting. Questions? Read the guidelines first and then ask Dean Foote. Posted by Dean Foote. 9/16
Call for Abstracts in now open for APhA2025!
Plan now to share your pharmacy-focused scientific research or pharmacy practice information at APhA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition, happening March 21–24 in Nashville! . Posted by Dean Foote. 9/16
Celebrating PCP's Diversity - Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
Did you know Hispanic Heritage Month started yesterday (Sunday September 15th), and is celebrated until October 15th? The PCP DEI team is continuing its celebration of the diverse cultures within our community, as well as those of the patients we serve. We are starting these celebrations this semester with the start of Hispanic Heritage month. Stay tuned for posts throughout the next month! Click on this link for more information about the month and influential Hispanic Americans.
Do you have anything you want us to share about Hispanic Heritage Month, or about American Indian and Alaska Native month in November? We want to hear from you! Complete this survey to submit ideas or stories. If you do, you might just get featured on PCP's social media accounts! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 9/16
Professional Opportunities
Attention P3 students: Wondering where you should complete your Ambulatory Care APPE Rotation?
Consider pre-committing at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center! Dr. Quinn and Dr. Scaletta each take APPE students in the Endocrinology team where they manage patients with diabetes. Get hands-on experience conducting patient appointments, working collaboratively with other health care professionals, and getting a glimpse into clinical pharmacy at the VA, where pharmacists have a scope of practice which allows them prescriptive authority to make therapeutic changes directly. Reach out to Dr. Quinn and Dr. Scaletta if you're interested! 9/19
COSTCO in Cherry Hill, New Jersey has openings for pharmacy students
Posted by Dr. Greene. 9/16
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