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October 24, 2024
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Events and General Announcements
Panelist Event For P4 Students Interested In Attending Midyear!
Are you planning to attend the ASHP Midyear Conference in December? Come to the faculty/resident panel event and learn about how to best prepare for the largest pharmacy conference! The panelists will share how to prepare for the events and residency showcases, do’s and don’ts, and suggestions to get the most out of the conference. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday 11/6/24 from 6 to 7 pm on Zoom. For those interested in fellowship, please follow the company-specific instructions regarding the Midyear conference. The event will be offered as a live meeting only. Click the link below to register by 11/5/24. P3 students are welcome to join if interested. Questions? Contact Training Beyond PharmD (tbpharmd@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Oh. 10/24
TODAY! Careers in Pharmacy Week
Join us in Rosenberger 102 from 6:30-7PM to hear Dr. Kolodij share insights into his career journey from PCP to pharmacist in charge at Christiana Care Specialty! 10/24
UCity Off Campus Housing Fair October 30th!
Wondering where you are going to live in the fall? Come to an off Campus Housing Fair On October 30th from 4-6 PM in the STC Atrium. LLC WILL BE OPEN in the fall - come take a tour and talk to SJU housing peeps about it. All students are welcome. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/24
Drug Discovery & Development Seminar (D3) Series
Join us for the Drug Discovery & Development Seminar (D3) Series, organized by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. We are excited to welcome Dr. Song Li, Executive Chairman, Board of Directors, and Founder of Frontage Laboratories Inc., as our featured speaker. To RSVP for this event, please scan the QR code provided or click the link below. For additional information, feel free to contact me directly at jjohnson1@sju.edu. Looking forward to seeing you there! 10/24
Professional Opportunities
Interested in a Pediatric APPE Rotation? Calling all P3 Pharmacy Students
Dr. Bradford and Dr. Alm will be offering a pediatric APPE matrix experience for all interested P3 pharmacy students. APPE rotations offered include Acute Care General Pediatric Unit, Acute Care Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Research, and Pediatric Scholarship. Information regarding the specific rotations offered at which rotation block is included in the application. Interested students can apply via the application form. The application requires sending the completed application form to both Dr. Bradford and Dr. Alm by Friday, November 1st; your CV, and a 2 minute video explaining why you would like to complete a pediatric rotation. If you have any questions, please send them to Dr. Bradford and/or Dr. Alm. Thank you! Posted by Dr. Alm. 10/24
Penn Medicine - Research and Ambulatory Care APPEs Sign Up
Interested in completing an ambulatory care or research APPE at Penn Medicine with Drs. Munger and Zupec? Applications for both the ambulatory care and research APPE are now open! We encourage all interested students to apply. All responses and edits must be completed by November 5, 2024. Accepted applicants will be notified shortly thereafter. Want more info? Check out our flyers for both the ambulatory care and research APPE. For questions, email Dr. Zupec (jzupec@sju.edu) AND Dr. Munger (rmunger@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Munger. 10/24
Information Session: China 2025!
Join us for an information session on Tuesday, November 12th to discuss a planned two-week excursions trip to Nanjing China in July of 2025. Information session will include more details on programming, cost and application process. Trip will be partially funded by China Pharmaceutical University in Nanjing, China. Trip open to PharmD and BS PharmTox/PharmSci students. Room TBD. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/24
Events and General Announcements
White Coat Pics are Here!
Click on the button below to access the folder with the pictures. 10/17
Panelists Needed! PLS Conference Panel
PLS will host a student panel featuring those who have attended pharmacy conferences, sharing their experiences and offering insights to help other students prepare for success at future conferences. Please sign up to be a panelist below! 10/21
Visit us at the UCity Writing Center
Need a writing boost? Our Writing Center is here to help! Whether you need assistance with Drug Info papers, reflections, NLM citations, brainstorming ideas, editing and proofreading, or preparing for capstone presentation, we’ve got you covered. Don’t wait—come visit us today! 10/17
PLS' FALL BAKE SALE!
Do you want some sugary sweets in between class breaks? Indulge in some during PLS' Fall Bake Sale on Tuesday, 10/29 from 1-3PM in the STC Atrium. All proceeds will go to St. Jude's!
Questions? Reach out to Rebecca Lucas @rl20833984@sju.edu! 10/17
SSHP - You Got BOOED!
Send your friends some (tricks or) treats from SSHP! It is 1 bag for $2 and 3 bags for $5. You can put in orders all month and they will be delivered during class. Happy spooky season everyone!
Any questions contact:
Rachel Chan rc20834387@sju.edu
Rachel Reese rr20833450@sju.edu 10/17
HALLOWEEN BLOOD BAG AND CANDY GRAM SALE!
Come get a SPOOKY treat on Halloween! It will run from 1-3 PM on 10/31 in both IPEX on the UCity Campus (3rd floor of IPEX) AND on HH in Campion! All proceeds are being donated to the St. Jude's Children's Research hospital. Don't miss out on getting your BOOs a sweet treat! 10/17
Grand Opening! Ivira Community Pharmacy Learning Center
Please join us on Thursday, October 24th at 1 PM for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the Ivira Community Pharmacy Learning Center. 3rd Floor IPEX. Refreshments provided. Raffle sponsored by NCPA! 10/17
Commencement Dates Announced!
Go to the button below. Note that undergraduate, MS and doctoral (PharmD, PhD) candidates have different commencements. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/14
Careers in Pharmacy Week! American Pharmacists Month
Phi Delta Chi presents Careers in Pharmacy Week! Come talk to our Brothers about the career path you're interested in. Featured careers include medical affairs at a small industry company, specialty pharmacy, and cannabis/ academia! 10/7
Examsoft and OS updates
Apple recently announced the release of its new operating system, macOS Sequoia. Currently supported versions of Examplify will now support this operating system. They will align with Apple and retire support for macOS Monterey in November 2024.
Microsoft has also announced the upcoming release of new operating systems Windows 11 24H2, but the official date is not yet available. Please DO NOT update your devices to Windows 11 24H2 (including beta versions) until we certify Examplify’s compatibility with the new version for Windows. Posted by Dr. Bowen. 10/7
Professional Opportunities
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS: Learn More About Residency from PALRC!
Are you a residency candidate interested in learning more about Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (HSPAL) Residency Programs?
Join the Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residents’ Collaborative (PALRC) on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ZOOM for an informational session about HSPAL and related residency programs, including Community-based and specialty pharmacy administration and leadership programs. Hear from pharmacy leaders and current residents as they share their experience pursuing and completing an administration and leadership residency. Posted by Luz Rosario. 10/21
Lyophilization Technology, Inc has Market Research Opportunity Available
Lyophilization Technology Inc. is looking for a pharmacy student who might be interested in working with them on a market research project related to parenteral products in dual chamber cartridges and syringe. This document outlines the types of information that they are interested in exploring. Reach out to Robert Cashman at cashmanrj@aol.com. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/21
Dr. Pullinger & Dr. Haar's Internal Medicine APPE Rotation
Interested in completing an inpatient internal medicine (IM) rotation at Cooper University Hospital? Our rotation can prepare you well for residency and you will get experience rounding with a medical team who works together to treat a variety of disease states including infectious disease, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions among others! If interested, please complete the application by Friday, November 1st. Posted by Dr. Haar. 10/21
PA Pharmacists Association
The PA Pharmacists Association is excited to share two opportunities for pharmacy students, residents, fellows, and/or new practitioners:
1) Research poster presentations at the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association’s 2025 Annual Conference, taking place at the Hilton Harrisburg from February 14-16, 2025. Please note that student posters will receive special consideration, but welcome submissions from residents, fellows, and new practitioners in all practice settings. Click the button below for poster details/submissions info
2) Mini-grants of up to $1,000 available to support exploration of innovative and best pharmacy practices from the PPA Educational Foundation. Click the button below to access Mini-grant details/application info
Deadline: All poster abstracts and grant applications are due: October 31, 2024. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 10/17
Join Us for Critical Care and Research APPEs! Let's Save Lives!
Are you interested in completing a critical care and/or research APPE with our critical care team at Cooper University Health Care? The critical care rotation at this academic medical center has prepared students well for residency training— featuring this year’s Preceptor of the Year, Dr. Pasciolla! Students completing the research rotation with Dr. Bingham typically present their research at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Both rotations have differentiated students for future opportunities. If so, please complete this application by Friday, October 25. Click the button below to access the application form. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 10/17
Dr. Garcia's ID APPE Rotation Application Available!
Do you love ID and think you could see yourself practicing as an ID pharmacist? Do you really want to improve your ID knowledge before graduating? Want to just learn more about what an ID specialist does? If you answered yes to any of the above, consider applying for an early commitment slot for my rotation!
The link to the application is available here. Questions about what the rotation looks like? See this description, and feel free to reach out to if you have any questions before applying. Posted by Dr. Garcia. 10/17
Boost Your CV and Make a Difference - Become a Certified BHPA!
Want to stand out in the job market while making a real impact on mental health? The FREE Behavioral Health Pharmacy Advocate (BHPA) certification is your chance! With 40% of Americans facing mental health or substance abuse challenges, your BHPA certification will be more relevant than ever. Click the button below for more info. Posted by Dr. Peterson. 10/17
Geisinger Summer Internship Program
Please see the attached letter for P2/rising P3 students about a (paid) internship opportunity with Geisinger for the Summer of 2025. Posted by Dr. Green. 10/17
Learn about PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency Programs!!
Residency recruitment season is upon us and The Outpatient Pharmacist (TOP) is passionate about community-based residencies and increasing awareness of all that they have to offer. They are hosting our second annual Virtual Community-based Residency Showcase on November 7th at 7-9pm EST.
Registration for the showcase can be found at the EVENTS tab on our website. Under the POSTGRAD tab will be a list and a map of all CPRP programs participating in the event. Registration is free for students! Posted by Dr. Jeon. 10/14
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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.
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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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