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February 17, 2025
Events and General Announcements
"Discover Jiangsu" Information Session Tuesday 2/25 at 7 PM
There are additional spots for planned trip to China this summer! The event is now open to non-PCP learners. Information, including the meeting zoom link can be found on the PCP google site. Go to the button below. Posted by Dean Foote. 2/17
Considering running for a PCP-Org E-board Position? Fill out this form by 2/28!
Make a difference and be a leader! If you are interested in running for a PCP Org E-Board position be sure to fill out this form by the February 28th! No obligation! Posted by Dean Foote. 2/17
PSHP Annual Meeting 2025 at Sheraton Philadelphia!
Join the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP) Annual Meeting Friday April 11th in downtown Philadelphia at the Sheraton Philadelphia!
Present a poster, make new pharmacy connections, learn about clinical topics such as AI for drug literature evaluations, hot topics in ID, the rapidly changing PA illicit drug supply, how to advocate for pharmacy, and end the day participating in (or cheering on peers from the audience) the student vs. preceptor jeopardy in the afternoon. Breakfast and lunch included with registration. (Registration fees range from $19-29 and may be covered depending on the amount of students looking to attend.)
Interest form and more information here! (link to form) Deadline: 4/4/2025. 2/17
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!
Meeting ID: 924 7994 2960
Passcode: 365106
To join the meeting, click on the Zoom link below. 2/17
NCPA Foundation-UAMS Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy
P1 and P2 Students,
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will be hosting the upcoming session of the NCPA Foundation-UAMS Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy (POLA) on June 16 – 20, 2025. POLA is open to students nationwide, but our maximum enrollment for this session is 40 students. The POLA application portal will close February 28th. 2/17
Intern & Job Opportunities
Interested in Pharmacy Association Management? Consider the PPA Fellowship Program!
The PPA Executive Fellowship in Association Management provides a non-traditional post-graduate training experience for those interested in cultivating organizational and leadership skills critical to the success of nonprofit organizations. Check it out HERE. 2/17
PSHP Student Positions Available
PSHP is looking for student pharmacists involvement with two available positions!
1) PSHP is Hiring New Communications Intern Position *PAID*
"Is there a pharmacy student that you believe would excel with exposure to health-system pharmacy organizational engagement? PSHP is actively recruiting for a newly created communications intern to assist PSHP in creating content, including social media, email media, and print materials. The ideal candidate is a pharmacy student with excellent written and oral communication skills who possesses creativity and interest in exploring multiple electronic platforms."
2) Pharmacy Student New Addition to PSHP Board of Directors
"Would you like to see your School of Pharmacy professionally represented at the state level? PSHP is actively soliciting names for appointment consideration as the new pharmacy student member to our Board of Directors."
For more information about these positions click the button below! 2/17
Events and General Announcements
CELEBRATE FOUNDERS’ DAY WITH PCP STUCO!
On Feb 20th from 1-2:30 PM at the ARC MPR— PCP Stuco will be hosting a student celebration for Founders’ Day! We will also have plenty of fun things such as a painting, free food, and raffles! One of the raffle prizes is an Eagles Jersey 💥📢
Please fill this form as soon as possible so we can get a headcount for food. 02/13
Pasta for PSTA
Join Pharmaceutical Sciences Toxicology Alliance (PSTA) on Thursday, Feb 20 for Pasta for PSTA. We will have a variety of pasta as well as salad, breadsticks and drinks. Tickets are $5! See you there! Any questions, please email carli.caldwell@sju.edu. 02/13
2025 IPSF World Conference
IPSF's Annual World Conference will be held August 7 to August 15, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya! This is an incredible opportunity to connect with pharmacy professionals from around the globe, engage in insightful discussions, and enhance your knowledge and skills in the field. Participants can expect a rich program featuring plenaries, workshops, keynote speeches from industry leaders, and networking opportunities designed to empower the next generation of pharmacy professionals. The Dean's Office is willing to reimburse PCP students up to $1,000 USD to attend the World Conference! Please fill out the Interest Form if interested! For any PCP Reimbursement equations please email: Angel Jiang (aj20833712@sju.edu). 02/13
SNPhA Meet & Greet
📢 SNPhA Meet & Greet – Open to All U1s, U2s, & Interested Majors! 🎉
Hey everyone! Are you interested in healthcare, pharmacy, or making an impact in your community? Join SNPhA (Student National Pharmaceutical Association) for our Meet & Greet on Tuesday, February 25, from 4-5 PM in the CID Lounge!
This is a great chance to:
✅ Connect with fellow students & SNPhA members
✅ Explore leadership, networking, and career opportunities
✅ Learn how SNPhA can help you grow in pharmacy and healthcare
✅ Enjoy free food & refreshments!
Whether you're a U1, U2, or from any major curious about pharmacy, we’d love to see you there! No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and questions! Just fill out the form below!
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
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-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
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
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
Intern & Job Opportunities
Pharmacy Student openings at Temple University Health
Hello Students!
Please see the attached for openings at Temple U Health! Posted By Dr. Green.
Pharmacy Student openings at Nemours
I wanted to share with you that our four Pharmacy Interns are graduating in 2025! With this, we are recruiting to replace the open positions. Ideally, we are looking for 2028 and 2029 graduates ( Current P1 or U) P2s can apply too. We try to have a mix of different graduation years, pharmacy schools among others to create a robust experience for students. Click the button below to learn more about the internship and to learn more about Nemours Children's Hospital. Posted by Dr. Green. 02/13
ACME is HIRING INTERNS!
Click the link below to view available hiring locations.
Send resume to:
Christine Perry R.Ph,
Manager Pharmacy Recruiting
christine.perry@albertsons.com
Posted by Prof. Thomson. 02/13
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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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