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November 11, 2024
This week's FOW was written by Myra Anwar, PharmD Candidate 2025. Check it out HERE!
Events and General Announcements
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month - Learn From Your Peers!
Did you know as a P4 student, you can apply for a rotation with the Indian Health Service? P4 Sophie Orsulak recently completed her IHS rotation at the Crownpoint Health Care Facility in northwest New Mexico. Read about what Sophie learned while serving the Navajo people! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 11/11
CV and Resume Workshop
IPhO is hosting its first event for the Internship Series. The CV and Resume Workshop is this Wednesday, November 13th from 6 to 7 pm on Zoom. Join the event to get feedback about your CV/Resume from an IPhO e-board member. For any questions, please contact Riya Patel (rp20834345@sju.edu). 11/11
Want Tips About Attending Conferences?
Attend PLS' Conference Panel on Tuesday, 11/19 from 1 PM at LLC 102. Hear from fellow peers about their traveling and networking experiences as well as how to utilize the dean's office for funding! Questions? Reach out to Rebecca Lucas, rl20833984@sju.edu. 11/11
New Professional Elective
New Professional Elective Alert! Please consider this graduate English course in Spring 2025. This is available to P1, P2, and P3 students.
ENG 685: OL1
Health, Advocacy, Storytelling
Thursday 6:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Dr. Ann E. Green
Click the button below to see a course description. Email agreen@sju.edu for permission to register. Posted by Mr. Dominguez. 11/11
History of Pharmacy Elective Spring 2025
A new History of Pharmacy elective is being offered in the spring semester. The course is open to all students in PCP. This course introduces students to the history and development of the Profession of Pharmacy with special emphasis placed on US history and the role of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in the development of the profession. Students will explore the growth of professionalism and professional organizations, professional practice, commercial and industrial growth, pharmacy education and the sciences. The course will use literature and narratives to foster an interest in history and better understand the impact of leaders and entrepreneurs on the development of the profession. A unique aspect of the course will be utilizing items from the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, the PCP rare book collection and a tour of the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia! Meets Thursday 3-4:45. Posted by Dean Foote. 11/11
Professional Opportunities
Zoom and recording option added for China 2025 Information Session on Tuesday
Join us for an information session on Tuesday, November 12th from 2-3 PM in IPEX 307 to discuss a planned two-week excursions trip to Nanjing China in July/August 2025. Information session will include more details on programming, cost and application process. Trip will be partially funded by China Pharmaceutical University in Nanjing, China. Trip open to PharmD and BS PharmTox/PharmSci students. If you can't make the on-group meeting join via zoom. Meeting will be recorded and shared. Posted by Dean Foote. 11/11
Johns Hopkins Summer Pharmacy Internship Program
Attention current P2s! Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking pharmacy students interested in a structured learning experience intended to provide a comprehensive exposure to health system pharmacy practice! The application deadline is November 24, 2024. Many PCP students/grads are program alumni. See flyer for more information. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 11/11
Events and General Announcements
RSVP for Networking Night
IPhO is hosting a Networking Panel as part of our Internship Series! This is a great opportunity to network and ask questions to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry! Plus, dinner will be provided! Please RSVP for this event by Friday, November 15th! Click the button below to RSVP for the event. Contact Riya Patel: rp20834345@sju.edu for any questions! 11/7
Do you like reading?
Drs. Bradford and Scaletta are offering a Pharmacy Book Club elective this spring semester! The class will meet every Tuesday 3-5 PM. We will read and discuss four different books over the course of the semester: Needles by Andie Dominick, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, and The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness by Lori Schiller and Amanda Bennett. The class is open to ALL pharmacy students! Register now by searching the subject of Pharmacy Practice and course number of 370! Please reach out to Drs. Bradford (cbradford@sju.edu) and Scaletta (ascaletta@sju.edu) with any questions. Posted by Dr. Bradford. 11/7
Bake Sale!
Operation OTC will be having a bake sale on Tuesday 11/12 from 1-3 in IPEX on the second floor. Stop by for a quick snack after class or after lunch! 11/4
Register for the ASHP Nov. 19 Residency Preparation Roundtable! *date change*
The ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum and New Practitioners Forum are excited to invite you to a virtual roundtable designed to support you on your residency journey! Join us on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. ET to gain insights from experienced professionals who will walk you through essential steps—from writing compelling letters of intent to acing interviews and navigating PhORCAS with confidence. Don't miss this chance to get a head start on your residency goals—Register Now! Posted by Luz Rosario. 11/4
Zoom Seminar - "Evaluating an Employment Offer" on November 21st at 7 PM.
Ryan Hicks and Shane Witt from the The Hicks Team is providing a free zoom seminar on evaluating an employment offer. Shane Witt has presented in PRX 520 previously and this presentation will be additional information. Open to all students but most relevant to graduating PharmD, PharmTox and PharmSci PCP students. Posted by Dean Foote. 11/4
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 869 5164 3642
Passcode: 073214
P1-P3 students: Attire for Pharmacy Assessments (per the PCP Assessment Policy)
As the weather gets colder, we are all wearing clothing layers to keep warm. Please note that the PCP Assessment Policy lists prohibited items of clothing during assessments, which includes outerwear such as hoodies, coats, hats and baseball caps. These items should be removed before the exam starts and placed in the storage area designated by the assessment administrator. So when selecting your exam attire, please ensure that you account for removing outerwear like jackets, zip sweatshirts, hoodies, etc in the classroom. We want you to do well on the assessment while still remaining comfortable! See pages 34-35 of the PCP Student Handbook for more information. Posted on behalf of the PCP Assessment Policy. 11/4
Professional Opportunities
Research and Academia APPEs with Faculty
Attention P3 students: Are you interested in completing a research or academia APPE with a faculty member next year? If interested, please contact these faculty as soon as possible. Faculty members with remaining research or academia APPEs have provided information about their learning experiences below. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 11/7
Free Virtual Residency Showcase: November 12-14!
The SNPhA and ACCP are collaborating to offer a completely free, virtual residency and fellowship showcase November 12-14 from 5-8 pm CST to make meaningful connections with a diverse group of highly qualified clinical pharmacy candidates. P4 students are encouraged to participate in this free event regardless of SNPhA or ACCP membership status. Tuesday and Thursday evening events are for PGY1 programs and Wednesday’s event is for PGY2 and Fellowship programs. Students will select favorites from program listings and sign up to attend 20-minute Showcase timeslots. Posted by Dr. Jeon. 10/31
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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