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August 26, 2024
Events and General Announcements
Basic Life Support Certification Courses - September 7-8, 2024
The CPR Leadership Team is hosting BLS courses. For more information, click the button below. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 8/26
Community Open House at the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy
Delve into the unfolding history and embodied present of pharmacy care in Philadelphia! Spend First Friday at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy's museum gallery, exploring local pharmacy history through our collection of artifacts from Colonial times to present day. Free snacks, zines, Narcan, condoms, and Covid tests will be available. Harm reduction training and supply facilitated by Savage Sisters Recovery (savagesisters.org).
Friday, September 6, 2024, 5 – 7pm. Find us inside Griffith Hall, at 601 South 43rd Street in University City. All are welcome! 8/26
APhA is Hosting a Picnic Sponsored by Rite Aid!
Welcome back! Join us for a picnic sponsored by Rite Aid at the PTC Corral this Thursday 1-3 PM!
Menu includes: Creole BBQ chicken, vegan jambalaya, coleslaw, red beans and rice, corn on the cob, and fiesta cornbread
You can also enjoy ice cream and lemonade at the picnic! We’ll see you there :). 8/26
Walgreens Pharmacy Education Assistance Program (PEAP)
Scholarship summary is: For pharmacy students enrolled in a 4 year program: 1st and 2nd years = $5,000 3rd year= $10,000 4th year= $20,000 (with stipulation of staying on post- graduation for as many years as they accepted scholarship). I do still have positions open on req 1433219BR on Walgreens website or apply directly through the button below. Posted by Dr. Greene. 8/26
Mock ExamSoft Exam
As of Monday 8/26 there is a mock exam that is available in ExamSoft for you to take as many times as you'd like. Please use it throughout the year to practice using the platform, including getting comfortable with the calculator. The password for the exam is "Mock123". Posted by Dr. Bowen. 8/26
PCP Student Organizations Fair!
The PCP Org Fair is a great way to see how you can get involved this year! Come join us on September 5th from 2-3PM in the STC Atrium to meet and connect with all our student orgs. There will be raffle prizes for all attendees! Please reach out to Louise (LP20838480@sju.edu) with any questions! 8/26
SSHP x PLS Summer Internship Panel Interest Form
Did you complete a pharmacy internship over the summer? Are you interested in sharing your experience with other students? SSHP and PLS will be holding a summer internship panel in September and we are looking for speakers! Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested. Reach out to Rachel Chan (rc20834387@sju.edu) or Rebecca Lucas (rl20833984@sju.edu) with any questions. 8/26
Professional Opportunities
The Future Clinicians Scholarship
The Future Clinicians Scholarship, established in 2023 by the United Health Group, aims to empower underrepresented students in the health professions, fostering their professional development, community service, and research engagement. Click the button below for more information. 8/26
Looking for a student volunteer to serve on PCP's DEI Task Force!
The PCP DEI Task Force is looking for one to two student member(s) to join the team! This will be a one year commitment, with the opportunity to extend to a second year. We meet virtually once a month and will ask the student to contribute to and participate in various initiatives throughout the year. Most importantly, this representative will provide a student's perspective to our discussions.
The application form can be found here. All applications are due by Tuesday October 1. Posted by Dr. Garcia. 8/26
Events and General Announcements
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship 101 Webinar!
Join us on Wednesday, August 28th at 7 PM EST for the Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship 101 Webinar! Whether you're just starting to explore fellowship opportunities or are gearing up for the application process, this is a fantastic chance to gain insights from our current fellows. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to prepare for your fellowship application journey. 8/22
P1 Biochemistry Survival Event for ALL P1 Students!
Rho Chi board members will provide you with important tips to help you succeed in your first module as professional students. Biochemistry can be a tough course for many students, but we are here to share our own personalized study tips and strategies to help you through it. The event will be held on 8/28 in Griffith A from 3-4 pm. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@sju.edu). 8/19
Advocate For Your Profession!
APhA recently launched a public campaign against PBMs to help spread awareness of their harmful business practices. The campaign brings to light the truth behind PBMs and the direct effect they have on pharmacy store closures across the country. Visit this website and use APhA’s easy-to-use, editable letter to urge your elected officials to pass legislation to end PBM harmful practices now and protect our local pharmacies. It only takes 2 minutes. Posted by Dean Foote. 8/19
Virtual Residency and Fellowship Showcase for P4s
ACCP and SNPhA national organizations are offering a FREE virtual residency and fellowship showcase on November 12th to 14th. You do not have to be a member of either organization to attend. For more information and to register, click the button below. 8/19
Professional Opportunities
United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Internship Opportunity
The USPHS has two internship programs: Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOSTEP) and Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (SRCOSTEP). Application acceptance period is August 1- September 30, 2024. Click the buttons below for program overview and more information on how to apply plus where to direct questions. Posted by Dr. Greene. 8/22
CVS Pharmacy #5346 is looking for Interns!
CVS Pharmacy #5346, 260 Rock Hill Road Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 is looking for Interns!. Full or Part-time. Hours include 1:30-7pm or 4-7pm Mon-Friday and/or Sat/Sunday. Please contact Pharmacy Manager Mabel Wong at 267-977-6478 or CVS intern hiring manager Laura Gentile Laura.Gentile@cvshealth.com and mention the position at CVS #5346. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 8/19
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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