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February 19, 2024
This week's FOW was written by Jubin Saji, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate 2024. Check it out HERE!
Events and General Announcements
Help SNPhA Celebrate These 2 Individuals During Black History Month
Read about Julia Pearl Hughes (1873-1950) and Eugene Hickman Sr. (1928-2018) at the button below. 2/19
APhA-ASP 2024-2025 E-Board Elections *DUE MARCH 1st 11:59pm*
Get ready! APhA-ASP elections for the 2024-2025 academic year are approaching! All pharmacy students, including undergraduates, are encouraged to apply. Join the largest pharmacy organization on campus and build your legacy! If you're interested in specific positions, apply now. Attend the 'Get to know the E-board' Webinar on Wednesday, 2/21 at 6:30pm for role insights. Check your email and our Instagram for details. Don't miss out on key dates and position information. Good luck to all applicants!
*ALL APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 1st 11:59pm!* 2/19
TONIGHT!! HSPAL Pharmacy Resident Speaker!
Interested in learning about pharmacy residency opportunities in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)? SSHP is hosting a virtual information session at 6:00 pm on 2/19 with Atra Mouser, a current HSPAL resident from Houston Methodist Hospital. This is a great way to explore pharmacy administration and to learn more about career paths available after completing a HSPAL residency. Please refer to the flyer for the Zoom meeting information.
Please contact Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu) or Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@sju.edu) with any questions. 2/19
Phi Delta Chi - Name Badge Sale!
Purchase your name badge today! All order's due by March 3rd.
Name Badge - $10. Pin - $2. 2/19
Hot Dogs for Haiti is NEXT Weds! Place your order by 10 AM THIS Weds
SJU is happy to announce that a long-standing Hawk Hill tradition is coming to UCity for the first time! Hot Dogs for Haiti has raised much-needed funds to Jesuit education partners in Haiti for several years now. Place your lunch by THIS Weds at 10 AM for NEXT Wednesday (pick-up or delivery) by completing the online form below.
We will be in the STC Atrium from 11:30am to 1:30pm. We have beef, vegetarian or kosher hotdogs. We even deliver!!!!! Posted by Dean Foote. 2/19
SYF: Family Feud - Medication Adherence Edition !
Are you ready to push yourself to the next level regarding medication adherence? Get your Framilies together and join us on February 22nd at LLC 102 from 2:30 - 4 PM to test your knowledge on the latest medication information. It's time to show what you're made of and strive for victory. The winning team will be rewarded with a gift set containing up to 5 incredible gifts. Let's go!
Please reach out to
Li Yu (ly20828116@sju.edu)
Huizhen Ni (hn20830427@sju.edu)
for any additional questions. 2/19
Professional Opportunities
Field Trip Opportunity: Boiron Inc.
Do you have an interest in natural medicine, industry pharmacy, or in exploring different areas of pharmacy? Then join Operation Homeopathy on this amazing opportunity to visit Boiron in Newtown Square! Boiron is the largest manufacturer of homeopathic products in the world. Learn, network, and have fun! Lunch and transportation will be provided. Click HERE to sign up, deadline is March 3rd. See flyer for more details. Contact Sophie Orsulak (so20827871@sju.edu) with any questions. 2/19
The CVS Spanish Scholarship is still accepting applications!
The CVS Spanish Scholarship is ideally awarded to student (s) fluent in Spanish and who will be precepting or volunteering some of their time with organizations supporting underserved populations. Interested students will submit a 200-300 word essay describing how you provide services (paid or volunteer) to underserved populations OR how you plan to use your language skills to provide services to underserved populations. Three awards will be given. Apply at the button below. Please note the deadline for all other scholarships has passed. Posted by Dean Foote. 2/19
Events and General Announcements
Your feedback is needed on a new library space on UC Campus!
SJU Libraries is planning a new space for the Library on UC campus, transitioning the space before Fall 2025, when the England Library closes. In order to meet your needs, we'd like to hear from you! Please click the button below and complete a survey. Posted by Dean Foote. 2/15
P1-P4 students: Accepted Student Day help needed!
Do you want to be part of recruiting the next class of pharmacy students into PCP? If so, we need you! ISO P1-P4 pharmacy students to assist with Accepted Student Days this spring! The ASD events are on Sunday February 25 (coming up soon!), Saturday April 6 and Saturday April 13 from 12:30-3pm, and we would like to involve students in a variety of activities for our prospective guests. Please use this Google form linked at the button below to indicate which day(s) you can help and what activity(s) you would be interested in. Dr. Waite will be in touch with more details as the events get closer. Good times will be had by all! Thank you for considering! Posted by Dr. Waite. 2/15
Call for Commencement Award - Sarah B. Shapiro Memorial Prize
Calling students to submit for commencement awards! See our Awards Google Site at the button below with a description of the criteria, and consider submitting an application! Submissions are due Tue 3/11 at 11:59 PM. Students fitting the criteria for the Shapiro Memorial Prize are encouraged to apply. Criteria: PharmD female candidate with high academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.0) who exemplifies humanitarian principles of the profession. Commencement awards made possible through donor support for our students. Posted by Dr. Zupec. 2/15
PCP-SSHP The Leadership Series
Come join us for our Leadership Series events to be entered into a raffle! Members that attend these events will be entered into a raffle for each event (1 event = 1 raffle ticket). Raffle includes an owala bottle, blanket hoodie, pill plushie and more!
HSPAL Pharmacy Resident Speaker
February 19th at 6pm on Zoom
Atria Mouser is a PGY2 HSPAL resident from Houston Methodist Hospital and she will be our guest speaker. Join us virtually for an information session! This presentation will provide a look into pharmacy administration and leadership residency.
Maximizing Professional Presence & Personal Brand with the Career Center + PLS
February 27th 4-6pm in LLC 101 and Zoom
Improve your LinkedIn profile and more from in-person tutors!
The upcoming speaker event and community service opportunities are TBD.
Stay tuned for updates and more events!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu) or Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@sju.edu). 2/15
Pharmacy Museum Spring Semester Open Hours
The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, located inside Griffith Hall at the rear of the first floor lobby, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm and by appointment during the spring semester. Email pharmacymuseum@sju.edu or call 215-596-8971 to schedule a visit outside these hours. 2/12
DIA Presents: White Coat Wednesday
White Coat Wednesday is back! Let's see who's putting together great outfits when it comes to styling their white coat. All you need to do is submit a picture of yourself in professional attire with your lab coat and the outfit details. Submissions can be made via our Instagram @dia_sju_ or email Rasali Kodikara (rk20834985@sju.edu), and will be posted on a weekly basis. Make sure to follow our Instagram so you don't miss out! Feel free to reach out to the email above with any questions or concerns. 2/12
Professional Opportunities
Perfecting Peds, LLC Calling PharmD Students!
PharmD Students – Pharmacy Technicians
This is an opportunity to be a part of a team of remote Pediatric Pharmacists changing the
game in pediatric care. Perfecting Peds is the first outsourced solution for pediatric medication management in the country.
Responsibilities/Job Description can be found at the button below.
Please contact us at info@perfectingpeds.com to learn more! Posted by Dr. Alm. 2/15
Institute of Clinical Bioethics - Health Promoter Volunteer Sign Up
The Institute of Clinical Bioethics is looking for Student Volunteers to assist in Monthly Health Promoter events. These events cater to patients within the underserved community, offering clinical station screenings for essential health metrics such as blood pressure, blood glucose, eye care, dental care, and more. They are looking for Pharmacy students, PT/OT students, or anyone wanting to get community hours! There will be a variety of medical residents on-site at these Health Promoter events that you will be able to connect with. This is a great opportunity for all to gain patient exposure! They organize health promoter events at various locations, all targeting a specific patient population: Mexican Consulate, Guatemalan Consulate, St. Cyprian Church, St.
Thomas Aquinas, and Mother of Mercy House.
Interested? Please sign up below to be added to the email list. If you have any questions, please reach out to Prenin George (pg20834099@sju.edu). 2/15
Mission Statement
The mission of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy is to educate and develop students to become leaders and innovators in patient care, research and business who are differentiated by their professional and ethical values.
The College is distinguished by its leadership role and impeccable professional ethics establishing a global reputation for impacting the profession of pharmacy though advocacy, excellence in patient care, interprofessional collaboration, developing innovative practice models, research and development, and healthcare business.
Vision Statement
The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy will be globally recognized for developing learners who excel in innovative, compassionate, collaborative, evidence-based patient care, scientific and practice advancements, research and healthcare business.
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