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April 7, 2025
Events and General Announcements
Free ACLS Certification and IPE Opportunities - Join PHP547 Critical Care Therapeutics Today!
Incoming P3 students, we are currently enrolling students in PHP547 Critical Care Therapeutics for Fall 2024. This 2-hour elective course, open to all P3 students, will introduce you to management of critically ill patients. As special opportunities, students enrolled in PHP547 will complete free American Heart Association ACLS certification (~$300 value, funded by a PCP faculty grant) and interprofessional critical care emergency simulations. The certification and simulations are interprofessional and hosted with medical and nursing students from the University of Pennsylvania. This course will be especially useful for students interested in further differentiating themselves for their pursuit of residency training with an advanced certification. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. Look forward to saving lives with you! Please contact Dr. Stacy Pasciolla (spasciolla@sju.edu) or Dr. Angela Bingham (abingham@sju.edu) if you have questions or any issues with registration. Posted by Dr. Pasciolla. 4/7
SSHP x SCCP Speaker Event!
Join us Tuesday, April 8th at 6pm to hear from Dr.Robert Dukat a PCP alumn. Learn about CHOP pharmacy and finance post grad. We will also be raffling off prizes for attendees! 4/7
Intern & Job Opportunities
Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital - Student Pharmacist Job Openings!
Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital has 3 open student pharmacist (technician) positions! This is yet another great opportunity for student pharmacists to gain hands-on experience in health systems pharmacy. A student position is considered a casual position with an every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) commitment, along with 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday. Picking up extra shifts during school breaks is also welcomed and encouraged. Click the button below. Search for "pharmacy" and apply to one of the "Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Casual" positions. Posted by Dean Foote. 4/7
Events and General Announcements
SNPhA Announcement: DREAM Expo – Inspiring Future Healthcare Leaders!
📢 Calling all Pharmacy Students (U1s and U2s included)!
We are thrilled to announce that DREAM Expo 2025, hosted by Health Educated, Inc. In partnership with Philly Student Doctors (PSD) and the Saint Joseph’s University SNPhA Chapter is returning—bigger and better than ever! Join us in making a difference at the DREAM Expo, an incredible opportunity to inspire middle school students to explore careers in healthcare by volunteering! This event focuses on underrepresented minorities, helping bridge the representation gap in the medical field.
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Joseph’s University, University City Campus
📌 Address: 730 S 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
🚍 Free transportation available from Chester, PA, Wilmington, DE, and Camden, NJ!
Event Highlights:
✨ Healthcare provider meet & greet
✨ Youth workshops with college students
✨ Interactive sessions for parents/guardians
✨ Dance party, games, and prizes
✨ Breakfast and lunch provided
Let’s show up and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals! 🙌 04/03
APhA - Lunch and Learn with CVS
APhA is having a Lunch and Learn event with CVS on April 10th from 1:30-2:30 pm in room 337 in STC. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different opportunities CVS offers for its students such as residency, fellowships and post graduation positions. CVS will also be providing hoagies for this event. Please RSVP using the barcode on the flyer before April 7th at 11:59 pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the retail setting as well as fellowships/residency opportunities. For any questions, contact Khushboo Patel (kp20834822@sju.edu). 04/03
UMR E-Board Applications
Elections for the 2025-2026 Executive Board are here! If you're passionate about leadership and want to contribute to UMR’s mission, now is your chance to apply. Please complete the application thoroughly to be considered for a position. Application Deadline: April 18th, 2025 at 11:59 PM
For any questions or additional information, please reach out to Valory Smith (vs20834345@sju.edu) or Jesslin Jose (jj20834249@sju.edu).
Pie-LS
Support PLS by coming out to pie Eboard members on Thursday, 4/10 from 1-3 PM outside of STC! 1 pie will be $3 and 2 pies will be $5. Toppings are an extra $1. Hope to see you there :)
SNPhA Elections!
📣 SNPhA 2025–2026 Elections Are Here! 📣
Ready to make a difference in your community and be a voice for change while advancing your career in Pharmacy? Applications for the 2025–2026 SNPhA Executive Board are now open! Whether you're passionate about public health, industry, residency, leadership, advocacy, or uplifting your peers—this is your chance to step up.
🗳 Election Date: April 24
📝 Applications Due: April 20 – Apply now!
📍 Make an impact through service, leadership, and unity.
SNPhA has already made waves—raising over $2500, hosting a 100+ student conference, leading health screenings, and helping launch the DREAM EXPO. Now it’s your turn to help shape the future.
Join the legacy. Lead with purpose. 💊🌍 04/03
Meet Recruiters from ACME Pharmacy & Rite Aid On Campus!
Recruiters and regional leaders from Rite Aid and ACME Pharmacy will be on campus on Wednesday, April 9 from 12:00 - 2:00pm in the IPEX 3rd Floor Lobby space. Stop by their tables to grab some swag and learn more about their internship and pharmacist opportunities. 3/31
NJPhA Executive Board Application Available Now! Apply for Communications Coordinator or Event Coordinator!
Application is listed below including a Google Doc with the position duties outlined. Applications are due by April 11th at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions please reach out to Reanna Paxton at rp20838896@sju.edu. 3/31
How Cultures Heal
Join SSHP and Operation Homeopathy for a Kahoot to learn about different cultures use of homeopathic medicine and win fun prizes! 3/31
Kenvue Industry Day Site Visit!- RSVP NOW!
On April 10th from 2:45PM to 6PM, you will have the opportunity engage in Kenvue’s Industry Day including a Pharmacist Panel and Fellowship Event. This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the different functional areas and network with industry professionals - with free dinner provided!
Please RSVP by April 3rd - spots are limited and registration will close after 75 students. RSVP link can also be found in our bio.
Dress code is business casual and remember to bring a government-issued photo ID! Transportation will not be provided so please be prepared to arrange your own transportation.
Register now and join IPhO on a field trip to Kenvue! 3/31
Celebrating Women's History Month - First Woman Pharmacist Graduate and PCP Alum!
Susan Hayhurst was the first woman to graduate with a degree in pharmacy in the United States, from none other than the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Susan Hayhurst worked for over 30 years at the Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia, a pharmacy where at the time was one of the only places for women to train to become a pharmacist. Check out the infographic created by P4 Colleen Huzinec, and click here to read an article published in 1911 describing Susan Hayhurst's memorial service to learn more about her life and accomplishments (page 32 - 39). 03/27
PCP-SSHP Executive Board Elections
It is time for SSHP Executive Board elections! SSHP is a great organization to get involved with if you are interested in clinical pharmacy and/or plan on pursuing a residency after school. All positions provide the opportunity to learn more and perfect your leadership skills. Fill out the google form to apply, DUE Sunday 4/13!!
The attached document lists the roles and responsibilities of each E-Board role. If you have any position related questions, feel free to contact the current member who holds that position (listed on the roles and responsibilities document). All other questions can be directed to Rachel Chan (rc20834387@sju.edu). 03/27
Brief, Online Geriatric Education Research Survey - Participants Needed!
Hello everyone! We are conducting a research project exploring the challenges of geriatric medicine in the current healthcare system. Based on the responses to this survey, we will be able to evaluate which group of students might benefit from additional geriatric training to improve the delivery of care to this patient population. We are inviting you to participate in a brief 10-15 minute, anonymous, voluntary online survey to gain insight into this topic. Your perspectives as future healthcare professionals are crucial to our understanding of the education provided in curriculums to adequately address the evolving needs of older adults. To participate in the survey, please click the button below. For more information, contact principal investigator Dr. Laura Finn at lfinn@sju.edu, or co-investigators Leah Peterman (lp20833088@sju.edu) or Isabel Coulter-Daly (ic20833382@sju.edu). 03/27
UCity student survey - give feedback on dining, fitness and recreation!
If you attend classes at UCity, your feedback is needed! Check your email from 3/26 for a link to the UCity Student Survey (also included here) where you can share your input on what kind of food you would like to see offered in the new coffee cafe being built in Woodland, what equipment you are hoping to use in the fitness center, and what kind of outdoor recreation programming you would participate in. You can share all this and more! Your opinions will inform the university's next steps about the UCity location so please complete the survey before April 9! Posted by Dr. Waite. 03/27
PSTA EBOARD NOMINATIONS!
A member of DPS and interested in shaping the future of our organization? Nominate yourself or a fellow member for a position on the Executive Board for Fall 2025! This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role, make an impact, and help guide our DPS community. 3/24
SCCP Executive Board Elections: Now Accepting Applications!
The Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) executive board applications for elections are now open! It's a great opportunity to network with clinical pharmacists, faculty, and gain experience in clinical pharmacy. See the link and flyer below. Applications are due on Sunday, April 26th by 11:59 PM. We look forward to welcoming your applications! Questions? Contact Somyia Elbready (selbready@sju.edu). 3/24
Intern & Job Opportunities
Lehigh Valley Health Network (Cedar Crest) is Hiring Pharmacy Interns!
Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA is looking to fill THREE Pharmacy Intern positions! There is a year round every third weekend requirement. Click the button below to learn more information and to access the application. Posted by Dean Foote. 04/03
LVH-Schuylkill now hiring pharmacy interns
Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill in Pottsville, PA is now hiring a pharmacy intern! This is a great opportunity to build your resume and experience in hospital pharmacy. Apply today by clicking the button below. Posted by Dr. Green. 04/03
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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