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December 5, 2024
Events and General Announcements
Operation OTC x PPA OTC Literacy Competition
Operation OTC and PPA will be having the annual OTC Literacy Competition on Tuesday 12/10 at 2pm in STC 145, and it will be open to all P1s and P4s. This will be a jeopardy-style competition, and students can participate in teams of 3. The winning team will be representing PCP at PPA's OTC competition during their annual conference. In addition, P1s who participate will receive 1 point of extra credit for PRX350, and 2 points for winning.
If you are interested, please sign up below. Reach out to Colleen, Operation OTC chair (cc20838450@sju.edu), and/or Joel, PPA director (ji20834199@sju.edu) with any questions. 12/05
CVS Pharmacy Intern Event on December 30th!
CVS is hosting an event honoring pharmacy interns on December 30th from 1:00 pm. Please RSVP by December 27th to attend the event. Posted by Dean Foote. 12/05
TODAY!! Cinnabon x Auntie Anne's SCCP Bake Sale
Have an end of the semester sweet tooth? Stop by SCCP’s Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s Bake Sale to get a sweet treat to reward yourself for all of your hard work this semester. We will be in the STC Atrium from 1-3pm on Thursday, December 5th. Cinnabons, churros, cookies and cinnamon sugar pretzels nuggets will be for sale. 12/2
Expand Your Career Opportunities - Enroll in the Intro to Pharmaceutical Industry Elective
Over a 4 year period, there was a 60% increase nationwide in the number of graduating pharmacy students who were pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Are you interested in learning more about this potential career path? Are you planning on pursuing a a pharmaceutical industry fellowship and would like to enhance your understanding of the industry? Enroll in PP359 Intro to Pharmaceutical Industry elective which will meet from 3-4:50 PM on Tuesdays in the Spring semester! In addition to learning about different functional areas and developing and practicing skills for the pharmaceutical industry, you will have the opportunity to network with experts in many of the different functional areas at different pharmaceutical companies. Space is limited so enroll now before the class fills up! Feel free to contact me with any questions: jhollands@sju.edu. Posted by Dr. Hollands. 12/05
PLS Self-Nominations Now OPEN!!
If you are interested in applying for Phi Lambda Sigma, the Pharmacy Leadership Society, please read the attached document to see the outlined process. The link to the self-nomination form is included in this document. Any student P1-P4 that is nominated by self or peer will receive an application in the beginning of the Spring semester. If you feel that you are deserving to be inducted into PLS, please fill out the form. You do not need to have multiple leadership positions to be deserving of a nomination. Leadership is shown through many different ways, so self-nomination is highly encouraged! The self-nomination form is due Friday, December 13th @11:59pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Lucas (rl20833984@sju.edu). 12/2
Professional Opportunities
Bayhealth Pharmacy Residency Programs Virtual Information Session
The Bayhealth Pharmacy Residency Programs will be holding a virtual information session on 12/18/24 from 6pm-7pm EST. They offer 2 programs: PGY1 Acute Care and PGY1 Ambulatory Care Settings. Posted by Dr. Owens. 12/05
Meeting number (access code): 2424 251 9988
Meeting password: 7xXv295iZnS
China 2025!
Over the holiday weekend, the US State Department eased its travel advisory for China from Level 3 to Level 2 (which is good news!).
If you want to get more information about the proposed summer 2025 trip to Nanjing China, review the slides and recording of the meeting. After reviewing the information and talking to decision-makers in your life (like parents), please complete this no-obligation interest survey to get your name on a list to receive more information (early in the new year) Faculty on the trip will include Dean Foote, Dr. Bin Chen and Dr. Laura Waite! Posted by Dean Foote. 12/2
Events and General Announcements
P1's and P2's! Join CVS for a lunch and learn THIS Thursday!
CVS Health will be on University City campus on Thursday, December 5th
From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (STC 145) for a Lunch and learn more about
Network building & Interviewing Skills. RSVP TODAY using the QR code on the flier. Posted by Dean Foote. 12/2
Hot Cocoa Bar + WHITE COAT BADGE PRE SALE!!!
Phi Delta Chi presents a hot chocolate bar with TONS of toppings. All proceeds from the hot chocolate sale will go towards our philanthropy St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
PLUS- if you come in person to the fundraiser you can buy a NEW white coat name badge with TWO DOLLARS OFF THE COST! ($10). Order form for the badges will go out after the fundraiser, but this deal is only available if you come in person to order! 12/2
ASCP - Geriatrics: Holiday Card Making!!!
Come join ASCP in making holiday cards for seniors at the Lorelton assisted living facility!! Come hang out and relax with us while making some cards and enjoying some snacks!! The event will be on December 5th from 1-3 in IPEX lobby. See attached flyer for more details. Feel free to reach out to Aidan (as20836691@sju.edu) if you have any questions! 12/2
SYF - General Body Meeting & Kahoot!
Come and join us on Thursday, December 5th, from 2-4pm in STC 337! We will be introducing our 2024-25 year goals as well as teaching about medication adherence through a Kahoot session. Top 5 participants will get a chance to win a prize from our prize pool! Don't miss out! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Angel Chen (ac20839440@sju.edu). 12/2
PCP Study Breaks
Join PCP Student Affairs Committee this week for our study breaks! Finish off the semester strong by enjoying hot drinks and donuts, a trail mix bar, and a holiday cookie bar in the IPEX lobby. We can't wait to see you there!
Wednesday 12-1:30pm - - Hot drink & donuts
Thursday 1-2pm - - Trail Mix Bar
Friday 12:30-1:30pm - - Holiday Cookie Bar. 12/2
UMR - Gift Bag Assembly Event! Volunteers wanted!
UMR is excited to announce that we are planning an event to assemble small gift bags for charity, specifically we are donating to Philadelphia Fight Community Health Center! We are planning to host this event on the UCity Campus in STC 137 from 1-3pm on 12/5/24. We will be providing free boba for the first 30 people! Please come out if you can! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jenny Trinh (Jt20839876@sju.edu). 11/25
Professional Opportunities
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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.
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