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February 10, 2025
PCP Gala is On! Get your tickets by Thursday!
We need to give a final count for the Gala by Thursday, February 13th. If you haven't done so already purchase your tickets now!
Events and General Announcements
Free SIDP Antimicrobial PK/PD Review Webinar!
SIDP is hosting a free webinar titled "Pharm to Table: Serving Up Antimicrobial PK/PD Insights and Dosing Pearls" on March 4th from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. This webinar will provide a refresher on foundational ID pharmacotherapy principles. If you are interested in using this as a refresher or as a chance to get ahead before your infectious diseases modules, you can register here. 2/10
IPhO Philly Conference – Don’t Miss Out!
We’re excited to invite you to an industry conference where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with professionals and gain valuable insights into the pharmaceutical industry. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15th, from 9 AM to 3 PM at 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. This is a great chance to expand your network, explore career paths in industry pharmacy, and learn from experts in the field. The cost of attendance is $30, with a registration deadline of March 5th. The Dean’s Office will cover $20 of the cost if you attend and submit a reimbursement form with proof of payment, such as a Venmo receipt screenshot. If you have any questions, please contact Riya Patel at rp20834345@sju.edu or 856-536-2144. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and hope to see you there. 2/10
Summer 2025 Schedule published
The Summer 2025 schedule has been posted. If you need to take courses to catch up or get back on track with your program, please consider taking the appropriate courses. You must meet with your advisor to get your registration pin. Registration opens on February 24th. If you have any questions feel free to contact Academic Specialist, Steven Dominguez sdominguez@sju.edu. 2/10
PCPEDIATRICS’S TIE 4 LINUS
Come join us on Thursday, February 13th from 1-3pm in LLC 102 for our annual Tie4Linus event! We will be making *easy* tie blankets for kids while having catered Chikfila! 2/10
Founder's Day Student Celebration
Join us in our Founder's Day Student Celebration at the ARC MPR on Thursday (2/20) from 1-2:30pm! There will be fun activities such as painting, delicious food, and raffle prizes! One of the many raffle prizes will be an EAGLES JERSEY (GO BIRDS)!! Fill out this form ASAP to help us estimate attendance and how much food to order!
Students must in attendance to receive raffle tickets! 2/10
APhA Annual Conference March 21-24, 2025!
The 2025 APhA Annual Conference is slowly approaching! If you are interested or considering attending, please fill out this FORM as soon as you can. More information will be communicated to those who complete the form!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 6TH (THURSDAY). 2/3
APhA-ASP 2025-2026 E-Board Elections are NOW OPEN!!! **DUE FEB 28th at Midnight**
Looking to get involved? What better way to do so than by joining the largest pharmacy organization on campus?! Consider running for an APhA-ASP E-board position! The applications for APhA-ASP E-board are now open with nearly 20+ positions available. Pharmacy Students of ALL years, including undergraduates, are encouraged to apply! Joining our E-board is a great opportunity to engage in professional development and expand your network.
Application takes time to fill out, it is recommended to start working on application early and periodically work on it. Best of luck all!
The E-board application deadline is Feb 28th midnight. Reach out to Liang Jun Ren (lr20841674@sju.edu) with any questions! 2/10
State Policy Group Spring Meeting
Join PPA, NJPhA, and DPhA at their FIRST EVER combined general body meeting! Updates from all 3 organizations will be given. We hope to see you all there! 2/10
Intern & Job Opportunities
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Events and General Announcements
Reminder to Apply to Graduate
Students who are projected to graduate in May 2025 must Apply to Graduate. Your degree cannot be awarded and you can't participate in the commencement ceremony without this. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025. You can find the application on the Student tab in The Nest under Graduation & Commencement. 2/6
Now Accepting Application - APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders
We are now accepting applications from P1 and P2 pharmacy students interested in attending the APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders scheduled on May 28th - May 31st in Salt Lake City, Utah. Students and faculty who attend consistently describe this as a highly meaningful and educational experience. Partial funding support is available for students who are selected. See the APhA Institute Website for details about the conference. Contact Dr. Owens (nowens@sju.edu) if you are interested in attending or would like more information. 2/6
2025 Annual Research Day
The 2025 Annual Research Day will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 5:30-8 p.m. at University City in the Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC). Research Day is a University-wide poster session meant to recognize students’ research and scholarly efforts and highlight aspects of faculty endeavors in any discipline or focus. Students and faculty are invited to submit their abstracts for inclusion in the event. The abstract submission form is now open through Monday, March 10, 2025. You must include an IRB, IACUC and/or IBC protocol number and approval date (if applicable). Posted by Dean Foote. 2/6
SYF - PharmaFacts! What's the Answer?
SYF will be hosting a month-long event (February 7 - March 28) on Instagram, sharing medication and healthcare information though a fun Q&A format. Check out our Instagram page (@sju_pcpsyf) for more details. Plus, qualified participants will have a chance to win an exciting PRIZE BASKET!🎉Don't miss out! 2/6
APhA Meet the E-Board
Want to become a leader but don’t know how to get involved? There’s always a spot for you with APhA! Come meet the E-Board on our instagram, @sjupcp.aphaasp, as we post mini-interviews for each of our E-Board positions. APhA E-Board applications are just around the corner and this is a great way to put yourself out there! Please see the flyer for more information! 2/6
ASCP Valentine's Day Bake Sale and Card Making
Want a sweet treat for you and your valentine? Come out to ASCP's Valentine's Day Bake Sale on February 14 from 12 - 2pm @ 3rd floor IPEX to pick up a tasty snack. While you're here, make a Valentine's card for residents of a local nursing home to spread all the love!! Contact Aidan Samayoa @ as20836691@sju.edu with any questions or concerns. Excited to see everyone there! 2/6
Interested in learning about Board Certification?
Thinking about board certification but not sure where to start? Join us for an exclusive session with Dr. Bingham, who will break down the process, benefits, and how certification can open doors in your pharmacy career.
This is a great opportunity for students to gain early insights, ask questions, and start planning for future success. Don’t miss out! 2/6
📅 Date: 2/11
📍 Location: Zoom
⏰ Time: 2-3pm
Region 1 and 2 Conference
Don’t miss the SNPhA Region 1 & 2 Conferences! Join us to connect with peers, enhance your skills, and engage with inspiring leaders in pharmacy. Registration fees will be reimbursed for attendees:
$100 for general attendees
$150 for e-board members
Up to $200 for those participating in poster presentations or skills competitions.
Click the button below for more info! 2/6
PCP Student Council Meeting
The PCP Student Council is holding its next meeting on WEDNESDAY, February 19th, 2025, at 7 pm. Make sure to come out and have your voice heard! We look forward to seeing everyone there! 2/3
Prescription for Success
Join the Health Professions RLC on Zoom on February 17 at 5 PM to hear from Elysia Burke (PharmD, BCIDP), an Infectious Disease Pharmacist Specialist who currently works for UPMC! This information session is helpful for any pharmacist looking for tips and tricks for Pharmacy School or getting into a specialized pharmaceutical career! 2/3
Script Your Future -- Valentine's Day Fill a Pill Box!
Come fill a med list with FREE candy on VALENTINE'S DAY! SYF will be hosting a Pill Box event in STC 137 on 2/14! If you have any questions please reach out to ac20839440@sju.edu. 2/3
ISO pharmacy students for spring 2025 recruitment events!
It's that time of year... to recruit new pharmacy students to join the PCP pharmily! We are looking for students who are interested in helping with Admitted Student Days (and other periodic events) this spring. Admitted Student Days are Sunday, February 16; Saturday, March 15; and Saturday April 5, and students would be engaging in interactive activities in the patient care simulation suite, community and inpatient pharmacies in the IPEX 3rd floor. Time commitment is approximately 12:30-3pm on each day. If you are interested, please submit this Google form and Dr. Waite will be in touch with you as each event gets closer. If you are interested in being on a list for possible recruitment events that come up during the semester, fill out the form and select that option, and Dr. Waite will be in touch with opportunities as they arise. Thank you for considering! Meeting current students is always the favorite part of the event so you are important!!! Posted by Dr. Waite. 1/30
UMR Valentine's Day Candy Gram Sale!
Need a sweet treat this Valentines day? UMR is selling candy gram pill bottles! Come out to make one for yourself or for someone special! It will be on 2/13 on the second and third floor of IPEX. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Jt20839876@sju.edu. 1/30
Save the date!! DVSHP's Platform Presentation Night, May 13th 2025
The Delaware Valley Society of Health System Pharmacists (DVSHP) has arranged a celebratory night in which those who want to join have the opportunity to present posters on health-system pharmacy. This will be hosted at a center city restaurant! Location TBD! Presentation topics can include: evaluative study reports, descriptive reports, case reports. This is an awesome opportunity to gain experience in delivering a professional presentation in a low stakes, welcoming environment of pharmacist and DVSHP members. You will get to network as well as gain feedback on your presentation! 1/30
Lottery Lab Rooms Update
See button below for lottery labs times and locations. Posted by Dr. Greene. 1/27
Intern & Job Opportunities
Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill in Pottsville, PA is now hiring a pharmacy intern!
This is a great opportunity to build your resume and experience hospital pharmacy. Posted by Dr. Greene. 1/30
Pharmacy Student Openings with Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine is hiring Pharmacy Interns for Penn Presbyterian, HUP and HUP Cedar (54th St.) The link below will take students to the postings. Posted by Dr. Greene. 1/27
CVS Health Residency Program Application Deadline Extension
CVS Health has 4 PGY-1 Residency programs for which we have extended the application deadline!
Click on the links below to explore our open programs in Specialty, Long Term Care and Community. When you are ready, log into PhORCAS and submit all materials, no later than February 10, 2025, to be considered.
PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Community-Based Residency located in Portland, Maine
PGY-1 Omnicare Community Pharmacy Residency located in Toledo, Ohio
PGY-1 Community Based Pharmacy Residency based in Texas
PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency based in Florida
Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Wendy Perreault | University Relations Manager - Experiential Learning & Residency, CVS Health p 518-248-2399 | f 401-652-9323. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 1/27
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