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Events and General Announcements

DIA 2024-2025 E-board Applications!

The 2024-2025 DIA Executive Board applications are now open! If you're interested in the pharmaceutical industry and want to learn more or gain leadership skills, apply to an e-board position! Please see the attached document for the application and the position descriptions. To apply, please complete this document and return to Lana Abudahri at la20835153@sju.edu by 4/28 at 11:59PM! We encourage you all to apply and share your skills/experiences along with your vision for this organization. Please reach out to Lana or any of the e-board members if you have any questions! 4/25

Professional Opportunities

Current P1's! CVS/AACP Community Pharmacy Health Equity Award for Student Pharmacists is open!

The CVS/AACP Community Pharmacy Health Equity Award for Student Pharmacists will be awarded to 21 outstanding student pharmacists who face financial barriers in their pursuit of education including, but not limited to those who identify as an underrepresented minority student, a student with a disability, or a student with a previous or current military service to include national guard and reserves. Students must be enrolled in their first (P1) year of the professional phase of the PharmD degree program during the 2023-2024 academic year at an American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) member institution. Selected awardees must demonstrate leadership, academic success, and a commitment to advocate and care for patients in underserved communities. Each awardee will receive a single $20,000 scholarship. Posted by Dean Foote. 4/25

Reminder! Pfizer Drug Discovery and Development Workshop!

Pfizer is partnering with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy to offer the 3D Drug Discovery and Development Workshop on Tuesday, June 11th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The event will be held in IPEX 307 and lunch will be provided. Go to the link at the button below for an overview, learning objectives and application information. Space is limited, so apply early! Application is due no later than May 2nd at 8 AM. Everyone will be notified of their application status by May 16th. Students who attended the workshop in 2023 are not eligible to participate. Open to PCP BS, MS, PhD and PharmD students. For those accepted to the program, information on paying a $5 program fee will be sent. Posted by Dean Foote. 4/25

Summer Pharmacy Intern Needed at Sunray Pharmacy!!

Sunray Drugs in West Philadelphia (on the corner of 52nd and Walnut Street) is looking for student pharmacy interns this summer! Part-time or full-time hours are available. If interested, please reach out to pharmacy manager Mike Stevenson at MichaelStevenson987@gmail.com or owner Marc Tancredi at Marc.tancredi@sunraydrugs.com. Posted by Dr. Jeon. 4/25

Humana-Enclara Remote Pharmacy Internship Opportunity

Enclara Pharmacia, a Humana company, just opened paid Pharmacy Internship positions and we hope you may have interested students.

We are seeking students that are P2s (completing P2) and above. This is a remote role where the student most reside in PA or TN while working. The student must be available to train full time for approximately 4 weeks. We are targeting a start date once classes end this semester. Once training is completed, they move into a per diem schedule where they can pick up shifts around their school schedule. Posted by Dr. Greene. 4/25

Events and General Announcements

Did you miss the Graduate Salute? It's not too late to order your regalia!

If you missed the in-person Graduate Salute you can still purchase your regalia. Cap and gowns can be ordered online here. Graduates should order their regalia by May 1st to ensure it arrives in time for the ceremony. Rings announcements and diploma frames can be purchased online here. These items are also available at the SJU Bookstore. Please refer the Commencement website for additional details. Posted by Mr. Dominguez. 4/22

New Approved Professional Electives!!

SOC 323 and HSC 323, Health and Society have been added to the list of approved non-PCP Professional Electives. Added bonus is they also double-count towards separate General Education requirements! Review your Degree Works to see how they will apply. Please note that these two courses are cross-listed so they cannot be combined together to receive professional elective credit. Posted by Mr. Domniguez. 4.18

SCCP Elections for 2024-2025!

Are you interested in clinical pharmacy and what to pursue a residency after gradation? Want to become more involved at school? Apply to SCCP today to be apart of next year’s e board and have a chance at growing our ACCP chapter here at school. 4/18

Professional Opportunities

ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge

We are looking for students who would like to represent PCP in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Pharmacy Challenge. This competition starts with online rounds and the semifinals and finals are held live during the ACCP Annual Meeting in Phoenix in October. If you are interested in participating, please complete the interest form by 4/30. If there is a lot of interest, we will hold a short virtual exam on 5/9 from 1-2 pm, and select the top 4 scores. Please direct any questions to Dr. Pullinger (bpullinger@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Pullinger. 4/22

Pharmacy Student Positions open at Temple University Hospital

Apply at the buttons below. Posted. by Dr. Greene. 4/22

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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