October 31, 2022

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Did you Know?  Publicizing student events is the BEST way to get the word out on PCP campus events. Did you know putting events on STP is also REQUIRED? STP is our primary way to communicate, build community and we use STP postings to populate the PCP events calendar (see link above).  Check the calendar before scheduling events so we don't compete with each other!  If you want to reserve a time/date on the calendar before you post on STP, email Mrs. Butler at kbutler@sju.edu.  - Dean Foote

New Announcements

The Importance of Financial Planning - Avoiding Making Costly Financial Mistakes! Ryan C. Hicks, CFP, from the Hick's Team of Financial Advisors will be on campus to make a presentation about financial planning on Thursday November 3rd at 1 PM in the ARC MPR. Pizza will be served. If you plan to attend, RSVP HERE by Tuesday November 1st at 12 Noon. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/24

Immunotherapies Spring 2023 Elective! Have you wondered why CAR-T cell immunotherapy medications are called “living drugs” or why they are so expensive (one dose typically costs more than $500,000)? Curious about JAK inhibitors, programmed death inhibitors, or oncolytic viruses? We’ll explore these and other state-of-the-art immunotherapies in the PP321 Immunotherapies elective. This unique application-based 1-credit course, open to all Doctor of Pharmacy students, is scheduled for 10am-11:30am Fridays for the first ten weeks of the semester. No exams! The course grade is based on class participation and a drug monograph project. Please contact Dr. Tietze (ktietze@sju.edu) if you have questions. Posted by Dr. Tietze. 10/31

Clinical Reasoning Spring 2023 Elective! Want to practice and refine your SOAPing and Clinical Reasoning skills? The 2-credit PP309 Clinical Reasoning course, open to all Doctor of Pharmacy students, is scheduled for 3-5pm Tuesdays. Each week features a unique patient case from a variety of patient care settings. The course grade is based on two open book patient cases and class participation. Please contact Dr. Tietze (ktietze@sju.edu) if you have questions. Posted by Dr. Tietze. 10/31

DIA Industry and Fellowship Event! This Wednesday, November 2nd, we're hosting Dr. David Zarif a post-doctoral fellow at Genmab. He's going to share his experiences at in pharmaceutical industry and his journey in completing his fellowship. Join us in STC 237 at 6:30 to learn more, see you there! 10/31

ASCP WELLNESS DAY EVENT! ASCP will be participating in the Wellness Day Event on Friday, November 4, from 12PM to 2PM in the ARC MPR. At the event, we will be doing an event on preventing falls among the elderly. In addition, we will be giving out Squishmallows and pharmacy badge reels for trivia questions. If you have any questions, refer to the flyer HERE or contact Merlin Rajan (mr20828990@sju.edu). 10/31

Trick or Treat Yourself to Some Candy and Registration Information!  Spring 2023 Registration is just around the corner! Remember, all students must register themselves every semester. In addition, we have transitioned to the SJU numbering system, so please make sure you familiarize yourself with the new course prefixes and numbers. You can find this updated information on your major curriculum checklist. Additionally, you can find General Education updates here. Check your Student Profile in the Nest for registration notices and holds. Your notifications and Registration Time will be listed in the drop-down menus in the upper right of your Studnet Profile. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Steven Dominguez, Academic Specialist at sdominguez@sju.edu. Posted by Mr. Dominguez. 10/31

IPhO's Multidisciplinary Functional Event! Interested in learning more about what careers a pharmacist may go into in industry after pharmacy school? This industry networking guest speaker event is for you! The panelists at this event will share what their specific jobs entail, the do's and don' t of industry pharmacy, and how they got to where they are after pharmacy school. The event will be held virtually this Thursday, November 3rd @ 7 pm. No prior registration needed. The Zoom link can be found HERE. Questions? Email Caroline Stanciauskas (cs20636965@sju.edu).Please attach the Zoom Link to the announcement. 10/31

Etiquette Dinner! Aramark is hosting an Etiquette Dinner tomorrow at 5 PM in Wilson Hall 2nd Floor. $5 entry (cash/credit/dining dollars/hawk cash). See attachment for the QR to register. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/31

WALGREENS SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM! One of Walgreens most exciting paths to becoming a pharmacy professional is their internship program. This program will provide you with the varying levels of activities and learning experiences based on your year in pharmacy school. If you’re looking for immersion in the field, from prescription medications to herbal products, disease state information top pharmacy laws and ethics, this is the ideal opportunity for you! See 2023 Summer Internship Flyer for application details. Email kate.nelms@walgreens.com for questions. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 10/31

Continuing Announcements

P1 Survival Event for ALL P1 Students! Interested in learning more about the pharmacy curriculum and how to succeed and prepare for the coming years? The P1 survival event is for you! In this event, the Rho Chi board members will provide you with important tips to help you succeed in pharmacy. Pizza and refreshments will be made available! This event will be held on 11/03 at Griffith Lecture Hall A from 6:00-7:00 pm. RSVP by 11/01 using the QR code on the flyer or the link HERE. Any questions? Email cl20640991@sju.edu (Charles Lau). 10/27

2023 GIANT Pharmacy Summer Internship job postingThe 2023 Pharmacy Internship posting is now live! The posting will remain live until 11/21/22. The link to apply can be found HERE. Check out the brochure HERE. Posted by Dr. Greene. 10/27

Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association: GRASP Night! Do you want to become an effective advocate for the profession of pharmacy and learn more about the legislative process and advancing of pharmacy? Come to PPA's GRASP Night on Tuesday, November 1st from 6-8pm at LLC 103. GRASP (Government Relations Advocacy for Student Pharmacists) is intended for preparing student pharmacists to become better advocates, communicators and leaders in the profession of pharmacy. The program consists of 8 modules, regarding pharmacy legislation, with an exercise at the end of each module in order to ensure complete understanding of the materials presented. With the completion of the modules, students will receive a certificate of completion and a GRASP lapel pin. GRASP is free to all PPA members. All attendees must be registered PPA members!!! If you’re a student but not a PPA member as of yet, join today by clicking HERE. If you want to learn more about the program, visit PPA’s GRASP page and enroll yourself today. Free Blaze Pizza will be served. If you have any questions, reach out to Anina Johnson (anina.johnson@sju.edu). 10/27

Asynchronous, online courses in population health for pharmacy students! The Jefferson College of Pharmacy is offering a series of courses in population health. PCP students can take the courses and transfer in as professional electives. More information is HERE. Students are responsible for tuition and following procedures for transferring credits. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/27

DEI- Diversity Highlight: LGBTQ History Month! As LGBTQ+ History Month comes to an end, let's take an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. This month is intended to affirm the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to history while encouraging openness and honesty for those for whom it is safe to be visible and open about being LGBTQ+."Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity". The PCP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce wants to include more of YOU in our diversity highlights. Got something to share? Know of something we should be celebrating, highlighting, or sharing knowledge on? Submit it to our Diversity Highlights google form!
Have any questions? Feel free to contact clipscomb@sju.edu. Posted by Dr. Lipscomb. 10/27

Event for P4 Students Interested in Attending Midyear! Are you planning to attend the ASHP Midyear Conference in December? Come to the faculty 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 showcases, do's and don't, and suggestions to get the most out of the conference. The event will be held virtually on Thursday 11/17 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. No prior registration is required. The zoom link can be found HERE. Questions? Contact Dr. Song Oh (soh@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Oh 10/27

Student Opportunities - Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists! Find more details about the importance of this membership opportunity HERE. Students can learn more about this organization’s student program and the advantages of SVHP student membership by visiting the website found HERE and the student membership website found HERE. Posted by Dr. Charneski. 10/24

Poster Printing Information Available! Students who are presenting a poster can find updated information on how to prepare and submit the poster to the print shop. This can be found in the Travel Guidelines document on the PCP Student Google Site. Posted Dean Foote. 10/24

Sign up for !!!"Walk to End Alzheimer's"!!! Do you know someone with Alzheimer's disease? We are have an exciting event coming up on November 12th (Saturday) @9AM located at Citizens Bank Park! Come out to support Alzheimer's disease and raise awareness!! If interested please click HERE and click "Join my team" for the walk. The team name is ASCP PCP. Feel free to follow us on Instagram @ascp_sju for updates! Please contact Jessica Zheng(jz20642026@sju.edu) for more information or any questions. 10/24

Help Raise Money for PCP Scholarships! The office of University Advancement is currently planning the annual Crowdfunding campaign. They are focusing on six funds/ initiatives and one of those funds will be the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Scholarship Fund! They are currently collecting student testimonials for our campaign. As you can understand, alumni and donors want to hear from students and learn about their experiences the most. You are all strong PCP students and active leaders on campus that are working hard, and your testimonials should be shared. If interested please fill out the form. Direct questions to Adam Gault at agault@sju.edu. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/24

Openings for pharmacy students at Nemours! Check out the details HERE! 10/24

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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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