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March 11, 2024
Events and General Announcements
P4 Students who did NOT match to residency
If you did NOT match to a residency position and have questions about next steps, the Training Beyond the PharmD Team is available to help! We will be holding office hours on Match Day, March 13th from 12 to 7 pm on Zoom. Please email tbpharmd@sju.edu after match results have been released to sign up. When emailing, please send your availability for the day. Posted by Dr. Haar. 3/11
PCP Change of Major applications due 4/1
If you are considering switching majors within PCP you must submit an application by 4/1. As a reminder, PPEA U2s moving to P1 in Fall 2024 also need to submit a change of major. Here are the instructions and required documents for a change of major and here is the application you must submit. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at sdominguez@sju.edu. Posted by Mr. Dominguez. 3/11
Examsoft account log in
If you're trying to log into Examsoft and it's telling you your password is wrong, your Examsoft account probably still has you signed in under USciences as the institution and you need to change it to SJU. To do that, click to add a new account and type ‘PCP’ for the school for it to come up as ‘Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia College of Pharmacy’. Then it will ask to authenticate you through the Nest. If you have any issues please reach out to Dr. Bowen (jbowen@sju.edu) and please make sure you download any exams ahead of time to be able to troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Posted by Dr. Bowen. 3/11
PharmD Study and Testing Strategy Session
The Learning Support Team and Office of Learning Resources partnered to develop a study and testing strategy improvement session. The session is open to all P1-P3 students, but will be especially helpful for P1 students getting ready to start iPSDT modules.
The session will be held in IPEX 230 on Monday, 3/18 from 11AM-12PM. Posted by Mr. Swartz. 3/11
L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty Speaker Event
Rho Chi x APhA Operation Reproductive Health
Guest speaker Ethan Melillo, PharmD is a Senior Manager of Integrated Health at L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty coming to share his experience and what options there are for Pharmacists to work in all areas of the skin care and beauty industry. We will be providing Chick-Fil-A first come, first serve!
Are you interested in FREE La Roche Posay skin care products shipped directly to you?
You must fill out a presurvey, attend the event, and fill out a postsurvey after the event. This is the link to the presurvey:
See you there!
Questions?
Contact Anina Johnson aj20829765@sju.edu or Divya Pillai dp20828043@sju.edu. 3/11
TONIGHT: DIA x Phi Delta Chi Alumni Zoom Panel Event
Come and learn about the pharmaceutical industry with some Phi Delta Chi Alumni. The functional areas we have included are Medical Affairs, Field Medical, and Marketing. The event is occurring March 11th from 7-9 pm on zoom. Make sure to check the SJU DIA and Phi Delta Chi instagram for the zoom link! Hope to see you there and be sure to come with questions! 12/29
ASCP Pin Sale!
Add some bling to your white coats! ASCP is having a pin sale on Thursday 3/21 at 1 p.m. in the STC Atrium. Pins are $3 each OR 2 for $5. Contact Kavitha Sukumar
ks20828278@sju.edu with any questions. 3/11
NCPA Pill Counting Competition
NCPA is holding a pill counting competition with the first place price being $100! Entry fee is $5 and there is sign up sheet for the event. There are prizes for 2nd and 3rd place as well! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mira Patel at mp20650845@sju.edu. 3/11
DVSHP Night with Industry
DVSHP is holding an industry night on Tuesday, March 19th starting from 5:30PM. You have the opportunity to explore industry vendors, network with pharmacy directors and pharmacists, get free food and drinks, and more! It’s a really good opportunity to network and it’s in PHILLY! Industry vendors include: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, BMS, Boehringer Ingelheim, CSL Behring, FFF Enterprises, Incyte, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Paratek, Pharmacosmos, Teva. TG Therapuetics, and more! The deadline to register is March 12th. More info and registration can be found via the QR code. Contact Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu) or Alexis Saladino (as20842503@sju.edu) with any questions! 3/11
PCPediatrics Tie4Linus Blanket Making
Join PCPediatrics for our second annual Tie4Linus event! This event will be held on Tuesday March 19th from 1:30-3:00 in LLC 103. We will be making tie blankets from scratch to donate to kids in need. We hope for a big turnout! 3/11
Professional Opportunities
3-CREDIT ELECTIVE/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Pharmacy History & Museum Practice
Offered fall 2024, the PHILADELPHIA-AREA INTERNSHIP COURSE allows pharmacy students to spend 10 hours a week working with the team at the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, located on the UC campus. As a student intern, you will have to opportunity to research and care for historical pharmacy and college artifacts, create collection photography, and curate installation and interactive displays. Students will deepen interdisciplinary skills including: critical thinking; creative problem-solving; and information synthesis, presentation and communication. COURSE INFO: HIS 491 Philadelphia Area Internship run by Dr. John Morton. Please contact Emma Gunuey-Marrs (egunuey@sju.edu) if interested in enrolling. 3/11
Events and General Announcements
Celebrate Women's History Month!
Happy Women’s History Month! For the month of March, the DEI Task Force will be showcasing an influential woman in the field of pharmacy weekly. Our first piece is focused on Dr. Nellie Wakeman!
Check Dr. Wakeman's story at the button below! Posted by Dr. Bradford. 3/7
JOIN PPA's Pharmacy Advocacy Series!!! Event 2: GRASP Workshop!
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, March 12th at 2pm in STC 137. 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. With the completion of online modules, students will receive a certificate of completion and a GRASP lapel pin. GRASP is free to all 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. Students must attend all events of the series to be entered in the raffle. Free Blaze Pizza will be served to all. If you have any questions, reach out to Anina Johnson (anina.johnson@sju.edu) or Mahi Ojha (mahi.ojha@sju.edu). 3/7
Registration
Please sign up using this google form AND register here on the PPA website. On the site, you will be asked to locate your elected officials prior to registering. If you are not a PA resident, feel free to add your school
address to search for legislators. Deadline for registering is Sunday, March 24.
Transportation
There will be a bus from campus and any purchased lunch will be reimbursed!
Excused Absence
Fill out the PCP Absentee / Tardiness Tracking Form and coordinate with your professors in advance in order to obtain excused absence. 3/7
Spend the Day in Harrisburg for PPA LEGISLATIVE DAY!
PPA is excited to announce the 2024 Legislative Day being held on Monday, April 8 at the State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA! This is an awesome opportunity for students to directly interact with legislators, voice your concerns, and advocate for critical issues affecting the pharmacy profession. By joining forces with students from all corners of Pennsylvania, you'll play a vital role in driving positive transformations in pharmacy practice! Please feel free to reach out to Janice Jaison (jj20828130@sju.edu) with any questions. We are excited for you to join us in Harrisburg!
Current first-year PCP students: want to help the incoming fall 2024 students THRIVE? Apply to be a THRIVE HIVE mentor!
The “Thrive Hive” is a group of upperclassmen student mentors who provide leadership, guidance and support to incoming first-year students participating in the THRIVE Early Arrival Program. During the three day THRIVE EAP, peer mentors work as a team alongside SJU Health & Well-being staff to provide a vibrant, fun and engaging experience for THRIVE participants! The Thrive Hive peer mentors are committed to helping new Hawks explore health and well-being topics through the nine dimensions of well-being, providing a solid foundation for a first year experience where each student can Thrive! Applications for the August 2024 program are due by 11:59PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. More information is available at the button, or reach out to thrive@sju.edu. Posted by Dr. Waite. 3/4
Are you a student writer standout? Want to earn money? Train to be a Writing Center tutor!
The SJU Writing Center is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 tutor training class (ENG 345: Writing Center Theory & Pedagogy.) We invite students of ALL MAJORS to apply! Ideal candidates are current first-year students who will be sophomores in fall 2024, but we also accept students farther along in their academic careers. The course is hybrid, so students based at all three campuses are welcome. For more information and the application, visit the button below. Posted by Dr. Waite. 3/4
PCP has its own LinkedIn page!
Did you know PCP has its own LinkedIn? Be sure to add that to your education profile and/or follow us at the link below. Posted by Dean Foote. 2/29
March PCP Student Council Meeting
We will be meeting in Griffith A on March 21st at 1pm
Posted by Madalynne Burford
mb20801295@sju.edu. 2/29
Professional Opportunities
Delaware Valley Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Student Platform Presentation Night
The Delaware Valley Society of Health-System Pharmacists (DVSHP) has arranged an exclusive meeting in which local pharmacy students will have the opportunity to present a 10-minute platform presentation on a clinical topic of their choice. The meeting will take place on May 14, 2024 at a restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia. You are invited to present!! Not sure what to present? Contact your school’s faculty advisor for guidance. For anyone interested in submitting an abstract for DVSHP's Platform Presentation Night please fill out the survey link below. The abstract submission deadline is March 15th and check the attached submission flyer for more details! 3/7
GPPA Scholarship Opportunity!
The Greater Philadelphia Pharmaceutical Association (GPPA) Scholarship Committee is looking for applicants for their GPPA Scholarship Award!
The GPPA Scholarship Award supports the mission of GPPA by promoting the academic pursuits of Black/African American students currently enrolled in Pharmacy school who exemplify our organization’s mission to contribute to the education and healthcare needs of the Black/African American community in the Greater Philadelphia area. This $1000 award offers financial aid to two Black/African American pharmacy students pursuant to their terminal degree of Doctor of Pharmacy at an accredited college of Pharmacy. The scholarship recipient should provide evidence of awareness and engagement with health issues within the Black/African American community.
Additional Information can be found in the attached description. Interested students may submit their applications electronically via Google Form. Applications are due on or before March 29, 2024. Posted by Dr. Garcia. 3/7
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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