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October 21, 2024
This week's FOW was written by Dr. Angela Bingham. Check it out HERE.
Events and General Announcements
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
TODAY! Careers in Pharmacy Week - Day One
Join us in LLC 102 from 7-8 PM TODAY to learn about Dr. Hwang and his journey to medical affairs at a small medical information company. 10/21
P1 Pharm Sci & OTC Survival Event for ALL P1 Students!
Rho Chi board members will provide you with important tips and skills to help you succeed in your first pharmaceutical and therapeutic classes. These classes can be challenging when approaching them for the first time. However, we are here to share our own personalized study tips and strategies to help you through it. The event will be held on 10/21 at 7 pm via Zoom. Please refer to the attached flyer for the Zoom link. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@sju.edu). 10/21
Professional Opportunities
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
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
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
Events and General Announcements
White Coat Pics are Here!
Click on the button below to access the folder with the pictures. 10/17
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
P1 Pharm Sci & OTC Survival Event for ALL P1 Students!
Rho Chi board members will provide you with important tips and skills to help you succeed in your first pharmaceutical and therapeutic classes. These classes can be challenging when approaching them for the first time. However, we are here to share our own personalized study tips and strategies to help you through it. The event will be held on 10/21 at 7 pm via Zoom. Please refer to the attached flyer for the Zoom link. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@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
Have Breakfast with the Day of Dialogue Speaker!
PCP alum Braheim Knight, R.Ph, is the the keynote speaker for Day of Dialogue. PCP is hosting a meet and greet breakfast prior to this talk. Students and faculty are invited to join us (space is limited). His talk is entitled "The Practice of Cultural Humility in Earning Trust and Building Community" and on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. The talk is on Hawk Hill and breakfast will be immediately prior (so around 8:30 AM). Please sign up by Monday by clicking the button below. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/10
Walk to End Alzheimer's Association
Interested in being active in the community by attending the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event? Join ASCP this year to learn about this life altering condition, how it affects patients and their families/caregivers, and how we can support patients as healthcare providers. The Walk is on November 9th 2024 at Citizens Bank Park and is free to attend! This is an incredible community service event that can benefit students of all majors and in any year [counts for IPPE requirements]. ASCP has registered a team, click the button below for more information and to join our team!
Donations are not required but always appreciated! Contact Serena Fasola @ sf20835001@sju.edu for more information. 10/10
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
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.
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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