Welcome PCP PharmD Class of 2027!
August 21, 2023
We will be taking a break from PCP FOW's during semester break. Have a great summer!
Events and General Announcements
Presentation by PCP Fulbright Scholar Elkanah Linder, PharmD! For two years, Elkanah Linder, PharmD ‘21, has been part of the pharmacoepidemiology research group within the Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden as a Fulbright scholar and then research assistant. Her Fulbright research, 2021-2022, focused on stakeholders’ perspectives and use of two web-based knowledge support systems that provide environmental information on pharmaceuticals. In addition to her own research, she has coordinated and collaborated on several Swedish national and international research projects as well as educational initiatives pertaining to pharmaceuticals in the environment. Come hear about her experiences on Thursday September 7th from 1-3 PM in IPEX 307. Posted by Dean Foote. 8/21
Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders Program - Applications Open!! The ACT Pharmacy Collaborative is launching the Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders Program, supported by the Community Pharmacy Foundation, to give P2-P4 PharmD students the opportunity to 1) develop leadership skills, 2) cultivate a network of colleagues interested in community-based pharmacy practice, 3) apply important community pharmacy transformation concepts and theories, and 4) create a practice transformation philosophy and a career development plan to drive community-based pharmacy practice. To learn more, click HERE. The application portal will close September 15th 2023. Reach out to Dr. Michelle Jeon at mjeon@sju.edu with any questions about the application process! Posted Dr. Jeon. 8/21
Intern and Job Positions
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Events and General Announcements
Don't miss it! RSVP by August 24th to the APhA Welcome Back Picnic Sponsored By Rite Aid! A welcome back picnic is scheduled for Thursday August 31st from 1-3 PM in the PTC Corral (corner of 42nd street and regent square). Come enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, black bean burgers, macaroni salad, potato chips and cookies. Beverages include Lemonade, ice tea and water. Limited to PCP students and faculty. Hosted by APhA with generous support from Rite Aid. RSVP HERE by August 24th! Posted by Dean Foote. 8/17
PCP Student Organization Fair - OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS! Looking to expand your involvement and extracurriculars within PCP? Well look no further, as PCP Student Council will be hosting a PCP Student Organization Fair on Tuesday September 12th at 2pm-3pm in the STC Atrium. PCP currently has 20 active student organizations including honor societies, specialty groups, state affiliates, student council, a fraternity and a newly founded pre-professional pharmacy club. This is a great way to network with peers, find volunteering opportunities, grow as a leader and learn about so many different areas of pharmacy! Please direct any questions to Luz Rosario, VP of Student Orgs (lr20828151@sju.edu). Check out the flyer HERE! 8/17
P3 Student's Pharmacy Times Article! A shout out to Colleen Huzinec, PharmD Class of '25, for getting an article about PCSK9 Inhibitors published in Pharmacy Times. Check it out HERE. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 8/17.
Looking for a fun way to learn about geriatrics? Geriatric Pharmacy Elective - PP 524 has openings for Tuesday 3 - 5pm this fall semester! It's a hybrid class where you work as a team to learn medication and care management for older adults. Come join Prof Finn and explore geriatrics this fall in an interprofessional way. Lots of guest speakers, team meetings, interactive cases and even a field trip. Be ready to help the older adults in your life and career. Want to learn more? Any questions, please contact Prof Laura Finn, BCGP at lfinn@sju.edu. Posted by Prof. Finn. 8/17
P1-P4 PHARMACY STUDENTS – ARE YOU STRESSED? We’d LOVE to hear from you, our P1-P4 pharmacy students!! Fill out this short 40 question survey and tell us about life as a pharmacy student (classes, rotations, student life, etc) and stressful experiences for you. The survey should only take 15 minutes to complete AND as a BONUS, YOU can opt in to a RAFFLE to win one of ten $25 digital gift cards!! Scan the QR code attached to this flyer HERE or click directly on the survey URL link HERE to get started.
This survey will only be active until September 7th so fill it out ASAP! This will be a longitudinal study so keep an eye on your email inbox for another follow-up survey mid-October! Thank you for your time and for supporting student-led research! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jasmin Duong (jasmin.duong@sju.edu). 8/10
APhA Welcome Back Picnic Sponsored By Rite Aid! A welcome back picnic is scheduled for Thursday August 31st from 1-3 PM in the PTC Corral (corner of 42nd street and regent square). Come enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, black bean burgers, macaroni salad, potato chips and cookies. Beverages include Lemonade, ice tea and water. Limited to PCP students and faculty. Hosted by APhA with generous support from Rite Aid. RSVP HERE by August 21st. Posted by Dean Foote. 8/10
Did you know there is an elective on Herbals, Dietary Supplements, and Natural Products available? Many patients seek herbal products, botanicals, dietary supplements, and natural products to support their health. It's important that pharmacists have the tools to counsel and guide their patients who are exploring these complementary and integrative therapies. Consider enrolling in PP339: Herbals, Dietary Supplements, and Natural Products to build your knowledge of these products! The class will be available this Fall 2024 on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Please email Dr. Rebecca Munger (rmunger@sju.edu) or Dr. Alice Scaletta (ascaletta@sju.edu) for any questions. Posted by Dr. Scaletta. 8/10
Maggie Jones: Changing the Narrative on Substance Use Disorders: As a recent attendee of the APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) I encourage you to read about my experience and notes on SUD to prepare you for your practice experiences. The APhA-ASP Student Pharmacist Magazine (under the Publications tab) on pharmacist.com also has many other articles that may be of interest; you can find my article HERE or scanning the QR code. 8/3
Intern and Job Positions
Pharmacy Intern Positions Available! P1-P3 students: Apply for a position as a sterile compounding pharmacy intern at Pentec Health. Pentec Health is a large sterile compounding pharmacy located in Boothwyn, PA. Our compounding services are focused around renal nutrition and intrathecal specialty infusion. We are looking for a P1- P3 pharmacy student to minimally work every other Sunday for an 8 hour shift. We do have more hours available if students wish to work during the week or while on break. Anyone interested can apply at HERE or scan this QR CODE. Reach out to Brendan Klar at bklar@pentechealth.com with any questions you may have about the position before applying. 8/3
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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