Spill The Pills! PCP News November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022
Fundamental of the Week (FOW)
New Announcements
Interested in taking an elective that addressed Toxicology of Drug Abuse? (3 credits)-please contact Dr. Mercier (imercier@sju.edu)! This interdisciplinary 3-credit course allows students to explore topics related to the toxicity of deliberately ingested, inhaled, or injected materials used to alter the psychological state. Students will learn to review the literature and discuss new research and controversial issues in this field. Check out the course objectives HERE! Posted by Dr. Mercier. 11/17
OTC Literacy Competition! OTC Medication Safety and PPA will be hosting our annual OTC Literacy Competition on December 7th at 7:00 PM in STC 145. P1-P3 pharmacy students will team up in groups of 3 to compete in a Jeopardy-style OTC trivia game for a chance to win a special prize and represent PCP at PPA's Annual OTC Competition! For P1 students who attend and participate in the OTC Literacy Competition, they will receive extra credit in the RX350 Self-Care module! If the winning team consists of any P1 students, they will receive double extra credit! For members of the winning team regardless of their academic year, they will each receive some SJU tumblr prizes after the event! Sign your team up by filling out this google form! If you have any questions please contact Kreena Patel (kp20830330@sju.edu) or Jubin Saji (js20650142@sju.edu). 11/28
How to Navigate the Industry! This Thursday, we will be joined by the Health Outcomes Director at Novo Nordisk, Dr. Wichitah L. Join us in STC 137 on 12/01 at 7 pm to for more guidance on how you could prepare yourself to successfully meet the expectations set out for industry pharmacists. Check out the flyer HERE. Come with questions and bring a friend with you! For more info feel free to reach out at xd20646857@sju.edu
Continuing Announcements
Free Bootcamp on Clinical Trial Management! SJU has partnered with Stack Education to offer a non-credit Clinical Trial Management Bootcamp program for faculty staff and students. This is a pretty great program. Check it out HERE! Posted by Dean Foote. 11/21
Geisinger Summer Intern Program! Please see the attached letter for information about a Summer Internship Program for rising P3 (or equivalent) students at three Geisinger hospitals. The summer internship is structured to be early exposure to a residency training program and offer those in the role the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skill in a clinical environment. Details about eligibility, requirements, and deadlines are included in the attached letter. Posted by Dr. Greene. 11/21
REMINDER: 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. 11/17
Interested in taking an elective that addressed Toxicology of Drug Abuse? (3 credits)-please contact Dr. Mercier (imercier@sju.edu)! This interdisciplinary 3-credit course allows students to explore topics related to the toxicity of deliberately ingested, inhaled, or injected materials used to alter the psychological state. Students will learn to review the literature and discuss new research and controversial issues in this field. Check out the course objectives HERE! Posted by Dr. Mercier. 11/17
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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