October 17, 2022

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Learn about careers in The US Public Health Service (USPHS)! Pizza and salad too! The USPHS Commissioned Corps offers rewarding careers for public health professionals and service-driven individuals who are passionate about promoting and protecting our nation’s health. On Monday, October 24th at 5:30 PM, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Domenic D’Alessandro (PCP '2012) will present opportunities for pharmacists in the PHS. LCDR D'Alessandro learned about the USPHS during his last year of PCP and is excited to spread the message about “this best kept secret.” PHS pharmacist officers can work at a number of different federal agencies, that will be discussed during LCDR D’Alessandro’s presentation. He will also explain the benefits of serving in the USPHS, his deployment experiences, his professional experience in both Agencies, and how to apply to the USPHS. An RSVP is required and if you RSVP "yes", you are expected to attend. Room information will be provided to registrants. RSVP HERE. by Thursday October 20th at 5 PM. Space may be limited. See attached flyer for info on USPHS. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/17

Annual Flu Clinics-Volunteers Needed! It's flu season and we need your help! We are excited to announce that we will be having two on campus flu clinics this year. Our flu clinics will take place on Friday 11/4 on UCity campus, and Friday 11/11 on Hawk Hill campus from 8am-12:30pm. We are looking for P2 & P3 students to help with immunizing, and undergraduate students to help with directing patients, paperwork, etc. This opportunity is open to all pharmacy students, regardless of your year. Check out the flyer HERE. Interested or have any questions? Please contact Zahra Katouni at zk20648711@sju.edu. 10/17

Are you graduating in Fall 2022? If you believe that you are eligible to graduate in Fall 2022 you must submit an Application to Graduate. All students must complete the online application to initiate the graduation review process. You must apply to graduate even if you do not plan on attending the Commencement ceremony. If you have any questions about your degree audit and/or where you stand with the completion of your requirements, please contact Steven Dominguez, at sdominguez@sju.edu. The deadline to do this is December 1, 2022. HERE are instructions on how to do this in the Nest. Posted by Mr. Dominguez. 10/17

ISO P1-P3 students to be Graduate Ambassadors (Hawk Hosts)! If you joined our program as a transfer student in the P1 year and would like to recruit other students to follow in your footsteps, we need YOU! We are once again recruiting for Graduate Ambassadors (Hawk Hosts) for our chats, interviews, open houses and other events. This is a PAID position and is a great way to get involved with the university and to promote the pharmacy program! Even if you were an Ambassador previously, you will need to reapply. The application can be found HERE via Handshake. If you do not already have a Handshake account, you will need to create one to apply. We are hoping to have some Graduate Ambassadors in place by the Open House event on November 3rd, so please apply by EOB Friday, October 28 if possible! Please direct any questions to Aimee Viggiani at aviggiani@sju.edu. Posted by Dean Waite. 10/17

DIA White Coat Wednesday! White Coat Wednesday is back! Let's see who's putting together great outfits when it comes to styling their white coat. All you need to do is submit a picture of yourself in professional attire with your lab coat and the outfit details. Submissions can be made via our Instagram @dia_sju_ or email Xavier Diaz (xd20646857@sju.edu), and will be posted on a weekly basis. Make sure to follow our Instagram so you don't miss out! Feel free to reach out to the email above with any questions or concerns. 10/17

ROOM CHANGE: hAPPE Hour 2022! APhA-ASP is proud to continue our tradition of hosting hAPPE hour in conjunction with Rho Chi, PLS, DIA and IPhO! This is an event where you can get the time to ask questions about APPEs of interest, connect with preceptors for future endeavors, and just build your network overall. This year, we have a variety of preceptors representing ambulatory care, pharmacy law, community pharmacy, medical information, patient safety, retail, and many more! In addition, food and refreshments will be served at the event as well! The event will be taking place on Tuesday, October 25 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the ARC MPR. Click HERE to view our flyer. This event is open to all students, regardless of your year! For current P3’s, this event is highly encouraged as it can help guide you towards where you want to do your APPE rotations! If you are interested in attending, you MUST RSVP by Friday, October 21! Click HERE to RSVP now. If you have any questions, please contact Vaidehi Patel (vp20643650@sju.edu). 10/17

Continuing Announcements

October Pharmacist Month is HERE! The American Pharmacist Association (APhA) has some fun events planned for this month! Click HERE to see the full schedule for the events. Please keep an eye out for updates weekly! 10/13

APhA White Coat Challenge: Want to be featured on the APhA Instagram page for a chance to win a HYDRO FLASK? Now is the time to flex that White Coat! Send in a picture of yourself in your white coat and tell us what it means to you. Fill out the google form by October 15th. Click HERE for the google form. The picture with the most likes will win the prize! The challenge is set to begin on October 9th and the winner will be announced on October 21st. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Aesha Shah at aesha.shah@sju.edu.10/13

APhA APPE Round Table: (*Attention P3s*) Confused about APPEs? Need some insider help? Come join APhA on October 17th at STC 145 from 5pm-6pm for a round table event with current P4s on APPEs, to gain insight about planning your rotations, lottery system and much more. Open to all pharmacy students, please RSVP by submitting the google form by October 16th. Click HERE for the google form. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Aesha Shah at aesha.shah@sju.edu. 10/13

APhA & PPA Center City Rally: Mark your calendars for Saturday October 22nd from 10am-12pm, APhA and PPA will be hosting a rally at Center City, Dilworth Park. Please come in your white coats if you have them. *P1s: this event can count towards IPPE requirements.* Please fill out the google form by October 17th, if you are planning on coming. *Optional: if you would like to make posters and signs for the rally please come to IPEX 230 from 1pm-3pm on Thursday, October 20th.* Click HERE for the google form. Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Aesha Shah at aesha.shah@sju.edu or Jubin Saji at jubin.saji@sju.edu. 10/13

United States Army Career Division! Did you know that you could serve in the Army Reserve, while attending college full time? The Army Reserves provides valuable skills and experience that will separate you in your civilian career and educational assistance, for only one weekend a month and two weeks a year. In addition to your Reserve Pay, you can get up to $25,000 in the Selective Reserve GI Bill, $4,000 per year in Tuition Assistance, up to $50,000 in Student Loan Reimbursement, college credits for your Army training, and credentialing opportunities. With more than 150 career specialties to choose from--including Cyber Security, Military Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Medical, Administration, and more--the Army is sure to have what you're looking for to gain experience in the field you're interested in. You can check out goarmy.com for details, or fill out your contact information through the link below, so we can contact you. Posted by Dr. Greene. 10/13

Warm and Comfy Patagonia Alert!! PCP Student Council is excited to sell personalized Patagonias! Just in time for the chilly season, the sale is open to all faculty, students, and alumni who are interested! Please click HERE to view the flyer and HERE to fill out the interest form by Friday, October 21. The form has information regarding styles, designs, and pricing! More information will be sent on how to order your Patagonia soon! If you have any questions, please contact Vaidehi Patel (vp20643650@sju.edu). 10/13

Johns Hopkins Summer Internship Application NOW OPEN! Applications are due November 14th. Applicants need to submit a Letter of Intent and CV + 2 Letters of Recommendation submitted to dneal12@jhmi.edu. Contact Jubin Saji (jubin.saji@sju.edu) for any questions. Click HERE to learn more about the internship. Click HERE for the application. 10/13

PharmD Career Toolkit now available on Canvas! Have you seen the content in the PharmD Career Toolkit, a collaboration between PCP and the Career Center? All current Pharmacy students have been invited to the use the resources, but maybe you missed it in your inbox. Look for an email from Saint Joseph’s University <notifications@instructure.com> with the subject: Course Invitation. The email states “You’ve been invited to participate in the course Pharmacy Career Toolkit." Click the “Get Started” button and then “Accept” when directed to the course in Canvas. Once you accept, you’ll have 24/7 access to resources to help you with your career and professional development. It’s that easy – check it out today! Posted by Dean Waite. 10/13

P3 or P4 in 2023-24: Scholarship Opportunity! The Pharmacists Mutual Community Pharmacy Scholarship program supports a core belief of Pharmacists Mutual that independent community pharmacies and pharmacy services in underserved communities are critically important to the nation's healthcare system and to the pharmacy profession. To be eligible, current students must be a P3 or a P4 in the 2023-2024 (next) academic year and plan to practice in an independent or small chain community pharmacy, or an underserved geographic or cultural community, preferably in an independent or small chain community pharmacy. Interested students must submit an electronic application, college transcript, letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor, and an essay describing their interest in practicing in an independent or small chain community setting, or in an underserved community. Their essay should describe steps they have taken to prepare themselves for their chosen practice setting and their practice goals after graduation. To apply, students should complete the scholarship application and submit the required documents via phmic.com/scholarship. The application deadline is December 1, 2022. Check it out HERE. Good luck! 10/13

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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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