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February 1, 2024
Events and General Announcements
P3: Planning Your APPEs for a Career in Industry
Are you interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you want to optimize your non-industry APPEs to enhance your chances at obtaining a fellowship? Not sure whether you want to pursue industry or one of the many other career opportunities with your PharmD? On Monday, February 5th, Dr. Megha Gandhi, one of the second year fellows in PCP's Industry and Education Fellowship offered in conjunction with Incyte, will talk about how she approached her APPE year. Join us on Zoom from 6:30-7:30 PM on Monday, Feb 5th. 2/1
PLS & PCP-SSHP Leaders In Pharmacy Kahoot Night!
How well do you know your professors and PCP alumni? Come and learn more about PCP's fantastic leaders, past and present, at Phi Lambda Sigma and PCP-SSHP's Leaders in Pharmacy Kahoot Night on Wednesday, February 7th at 6pm in STC 337! Snacks provided and winner will receive a bluetooth speaker and portable charger! Any questions reach out to Rebecca Lucas (rl20833984@sju.edu) or Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu)!
HSPAL Pharmacy Resident Speaker
Interested in learning about pharmacy residency opportunities in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)? SSHP is hosting a virtual information session at 6:00 pm on 2/19 with Atra Mouser, a current HSPAL resident from Houston Methodist Hospital. This is a great way to explore pharmacy administration and to learn more about career paths available after completing a HSPAL residency. Please refer to the flyer for the Zoom meeting information.
Please contact Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu) or Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@sju.edu) with any questions. 2/1
PCPediatrics NICU Pharmacist Speaker Event
Join PCPediatrics for a ZOOM speaker event all about being a NICU pharmacist. Dr. Brooke Baker will be with us on Tuesday, 2/6 at 6 PM. We hope to see you there for this great opportunity! Reach out to Zach Scuderi (zs20829065@sju.edu) with any questions. ZOOM details are below:
Meeting ID: 946 9449 6290
Password: 896463. 2/1
PCP-SSHP The Leadership Series
Come join us for our Leadership Series events to be entered into a raffle! Members that attend these events will be entered into a raffle for each event (1 event = 1 raffle ticket). Raffle includes an owala bottle, blanket hoodie, pill plushie and more!
Leaders in Pharmacy Kahoot PCP-SSHP x PLS
February 7th at 6pm in STC 337
Play a Kahoot about leaders and leadership in pharmacy! 1st place winner will receive prizes.
HSPAL Pharmacy Resident Speaker
February 19th at 6pm on Zoom
Atra Mouser, PGY2 HSPAL resident from Houston Methodist Hospital. Join us virtually for an information session! This presentation will provide a look into pharmacy administration and leadership residency.
CV/Resume Workshop PCP-SSHP x PLS
February 27th from 4-6pm at LLC 101 and Zoom
Improve your LinkedIn, get interview preparation from Career Center and more from in-person tutors!
Upcoming Speaker Event and Community Service Opportunities TBD.
Stay tuned for updates and more events!
If you have any questions, reach out to Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu). 2/1
Operation Script Your Future presents Fill A Pill Box!
Want to learn more about ways to improve medication adherence? Come join us on February 15th in the STC Atrium from 1-3 PM to learn about using pill boxes as a way to be more adherent to medications! You’ll be able to fill up your own pill box with candies and other sweet treats based on a patient’s medication list and take the box home with you. Please reach out to Miranda Pan (mp20839054@sju.edu) or Catherine Lu (cl20839740@sju.edu) if you have any questions! 2/1
Professional Opportunities
P2 Students - Be a Pre-req Ambassador!
Looking to add Leadership to your CV? We're looking for a few students who are willing to serve as Pre-req Ambassadors. Students reported the the Ambassadors were extremely helpful last year. Pre-req Ambassadors are P3 students who have a good understanding of how to get pre-reqs done. They help their peers by providing insight on how to complete pre-reqs, creating a strategy to complete pre-reqs on time, and serving as a source of information and motivation.
Sign up using the button by Fri, Feb 9. Posted by Dr. Motley. 2/1
Events and General Announcements
ASCP Presents Veterans Valentine's Day Card Making!
Come join us on February 8th from 1-2 p.m. in LLC 103 to support our veterans by making Valentine's Day cards! 1/29
Medical Spanish Club - 1st GBM!
Please join us for Medical Spanish Club's first general body meeting of the semester! It will be on Monday, February 5th, in LLC 103 at 5 PM. We will be going over our upcoming events, as well as a cardiovascular lesson for National Heart Month! Please contact Julia (jm20630101@sju.edu) with questions. Hope to see you there! 1/29
"Script Your Future - Nab the Non-Adherence!"
Please come to LLC 102 on 2/9 from 12:30-2:00 PM during SJU Common Hour to understand the core reasons for the non-adherence and decide on the best course of action to promote medication adherence among patients! This event is intended to help individuals recognize signs of non-adherence early on to make sure patients are adequately treated for their disease states and decrease the likelihood of complications due to non-adherence. P1s are also able to earn 2.5 pts of extra credit towards their PRX390 course if they attend and submit a reflection! 1/29
SNPhA Spring 2024 GBM!
SNPhA will be having their first spring GBM of this academic year on Thursday 02/08/24 from 2-3pm at STC 0237. All students welcomed to learn about future/upcoming events planned and how to get involved! Shake Shack will be provided! 1/29
P1-P4 Pharmacy Students! Special Scholarships Available
Several scholarships are available by application. Go to the "2024 PCP Scholarship" tab of the PCP Student Google Site. Each scholarship requires a short essay. The deadline to apply for any scholarship is February 15 at 5 PM. Students may apply for more than one scholarship but because scholarships are limited, the likelihood of one student receiving multiple scholarships is low. Posted by Dean Foote. 1/29
PCP Patagonias are here!
They will be available for pick up in IPEX on the third floor on Tuesday 1/30 from 2-3 and Thursday 2/1 from 1-2. If you can not pick up during these times please reach out to Sabhorak Horn sabhorak.horn@sju.edu or Maddy Burford maddy.burford@sju.edu. 1/29
IPPE and APPE Lottery Labs Spring 2024
Hello Students! The attached schedule shows the dates and times for IPPE and APPE Lottery Labs where we will assist you in the experiential lottery and scheduling preparation process. Please be sure to bring your computer and please do not come to a lab session while you have a class session. Office of Experiential Programs. 1/29
Going once...going twice...Come Bid at the APhA-ASP Teacher Auction!
The APhA-ASP Teacher Auction will be held Thursday Feb 8th 1-3pm in Griffith Hall C. The Teacher Auction Event is a fun way to allow students to have an opportunity to hang out with your favorite professor! Students can bid for any of the auctioned events on the list, and the highest bid for the event with a professor wins! Teachers and students can then work to pick a date that works for them to do the activity that is fully paid for by the corresponding professors. Refer to the flyer to see some of the activities and professors participating this year! A detailed email will be sent out to our email list about directions for the auction. Directions will be provided in person as well! Please reach out to dm20833949@sju.edu or sp20832653@sju.edu with questions! 1/25
Professional Opportunities
CHOP Outpatient Pharmacy Employment opportunity
Hello Students! CHOP is are looking to hire part-time students at CHOP Outpatient pharmacy. Below is a link to apply. If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me through this email! escalab@chop.edu. Posted by Dr. Greene. 1/29
Volunteer Opportunity for All Students 02/03 - ICB Hispanic Health Promoter Event
The Institute of Clinical Bioethics is looking for pharmacy students to help with one of their Health Promoter Programs! This is a great opportunity to join an extensive network of healthcare providers and professionals who provide FREE health screening and medical supplies in many underserved communities. Pharmacy student responsibility: medicine reconciliation and counseling alongside medical residents. This provides a great opportunity to practice counseling, conduct medication reconciliation, and accumulate volunteering hours! Please complete this Google form if you are interested! Questions? Please reach out to Prenin George (pg20834099@sju.edu). 1/29
IPhO Philadelphia Chapter Conference
The 2nd annual Philadelphia Chapter conference by IPhO is on March 17th from 9am-3pm on the IPEX 3rd floor. Join us for a day full of discussions, networking, and professional development! Take advantage of the early bid registration, available until Feb 2nd, for discounted rates. The final deadline for the conference registration is March 10th, and PCP will reimburse $20. Don’t miss out! If you have any questions, please reach out to Simran Dodhia (sd20842512@sju.edu). 1/29
P1-P3 Pharmacy Students! Exciting, flexible intern opportunity in a unique environment!
Mirador Global, LLC, a global biopharmaceutical consulting firm that provides strategic and business consultations to support early drug development and successful go-to-market strategies, is partnering with PCP to identify highly motivated students to work as interns. The company hopes to identify and hire two students who will work part-time during the academic year with additional hours available in the summer based on performance and need. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing business minors, business graduate certificates or the MBA. Pay is $25 per hour. Mirador Global staff will be responsible for assigning projects either through direct assignment or via a “crowd-sourcing approach” where interns will elect to work on projects that fit their interest and availability. Mirador Global leaders, some of whom are pharmacists, will be available to mentor and share professional experiences with students. Much of the work will be remote, cloud based, and can be done “off hours” from class or rotations. The company is local so F2F interactions may be available/required based on need and COVID restrictions. If you are interested, please send a resume and letter of intent to PCP alum Kaylor Kowash, at kkowash@miradorglobal.com. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 16th. Posted by Dean Foote. 1/25
Looking for a Job During Pharmacy School?
Pentec Health is looking to hire 3 pharmacy interns (P1-P3)! This is a paid position and requires students to work every other Sunday, typically 8AM-4:30PM or 6AM-2:30PM. Pentec is a compounding facility that specializes in USP chapter <797> standards for pharmaceutical sterile preparations. It is located in Boothwyn, PA, approximately 25 minutes from campus. Please reach out to Caitlyn Dill at CD20649718@sju.edu to apply or for any questions. 1/25
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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