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March 20, 2025
Events and General Announcements
Spend the Day in Harrisburg for PPA LEGISLATIVE DAY!
PPA is excited to announce the 2025 Legislative Day being held on Monday, April 7 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 Joel Issac (ji20834199@sju.edu) with any questions. We are excited for you to join us in Harrisburg! Click the button below to learn more about registration and excused absence. 03/20
PCP-SSHP + DVSHP Residency Post-Match Panel Interest Form
SSHP and DVSHP will be hosting our annual Post-Match Panel on Zoom! We are looking for P4 students who matched into a residency program as well as current residents to participate. If you are interested in sharing your experience, please fill out this Google Form. The deadline for signing up is April 4, 2025. Please spread the word to anyone else you know who matched, even if they attend another phamacy school! Reach out to Rachel Chan (rc20839837@sju.edu) or Miranda Pan (mp20839054@sju.edu) if you have any questions. 03/20
ASCP E-Board Elections
Looking for ways to get involved with the community and develop your leadership skills? Consider applying for an ASCP E-Board Position! There are 6 positions available and ASCP is a great opportunity for anyone who has interest in Consultant Pharmacy or working with geriatric patients. Applications are due Monday 3/31 at 11:59pm. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sabrina Bergey (sb10853657@sju.edu). 03/20
Volunteer Opportunity - P3s Preferred!
The Greater Philadelphia Pharmaceutical Association is looking for 2 - 4 student volunteers to help at the "Know Your Numbers" Health and Wellness Event on March 29th and April 26th. In addition to speaking to participants, there will be opportunities to take part in the Health Fair listening to talks and engaging with other health care professionals. Interested students should reach out to greaterphilapharma@gmail.com for further details including how to sign-up! 03/20
ASCP-PCP Speaker Event!!
Come join us on Zoom Thursday March 27th at 6pm for our speaker event! We will have THREE speakers from different fields related to consulting/geriatric pharmacy. This is great for anyone interested in learning about career paths we don't get exposure to in our curriculum. By attending you will be entered into a RAFFLE for a FREE SQUISHMALLOW!! We hope to see you there!
Please feel free to reach out to Aidan (as20836691@sju.edu) if you have any questions! 03/20
Intern & Job Opportunities
Interested in Learning About Sterile Compounding? Pharmacy Intern Positions Available!
P1-P3 students: Apply for a position as a sterile compounding pharmacy intern at Pentec Health.
Pentec Health is a large sterile compounding pharmacy located in Boothwyn, PA. Our compounding services are focused around renal nutrition and intrathecal specialty infusion. We are looking for P1- P3 pharmacy students to minimally work every other Sunday for an 8 hour shift. We do have more hours available if students wish to work during the week or while on break. Anyone interested can apply!
Please feel free to reach out to Sruthi Lakshminarayanan at sl20829564@sju.edu or Brendan Klar at bklar@pentechealth.com with any questions you may have about the position before applying. 03/20
Open Pharmacy Intern Positions at Pentec Health
We are hiring interns to start after spring semester is over. All interns are required to work every other Sunday for 8 hours throughout the year. If you are interested please apply using the link below. For referral or any questions, you can contact Angel Chen (ac20839440@sju.edu). 03/20
Events and General Announcements
Student Awards & Recognitions- Nominate a PCP Student Today!
The Student Affairs Committee is now accepting nominations for the Annual Student Awards! Award winners will be recognized at the student award ceremony on April 12th.
If you know of a student that should be recognized, nominate them today! Posted by Dr. Lipscomb. 3/17
Celebrating Women's History Month!
Did you know March is Women's History Month? According to the American Community Survey administered by the US Census Bureau, ~62% of pharmacists in 2023 identified as women. 66% of pharmacy students that graduated in 2024 identified as female. In the United States, Elizabeth Greenleaf paved the way for these pharmacist and student pharmacists as the first female pharmacist in the United States. Learn more about her story here, written by P4 Ashely Joseph! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 3/17
ASCP E-Board Elections
Looking for ways to get involved with the community and develop your leadership skills? Consider applying for an ASCP E-Board Position! There are 6 positions available and ASCP is a great opportunity for anyone who has interest in Consultant Pharmacy or working with geriatric patients. Applications are due Monday 3/31 at 11:59pm. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sabrina Bergey (sb10853657@sju.edu). 3/17
APhA E-Board Elections are NOW EXTENDED!!!
Want to be a leader and don't know how? Consider applying to become an E-Board Member of APhA-ASP! Join the largest pharmacy organization on campus and be apart of the conversation! With over 20+ positions still available, now is your chance to expand your network and engage in professional activities! New applications are due March 21st at Midnight. Refer to the flyer or reach out to Liang Jun Ren (lr20841674@sju.edu) for more information or any questions! 3/13
Looking for the best time to host your organization's event? Introducing PCP Engagement Time Zones!
"PCP Engagement Time Zones" are 2 hour time blocks in PharmD schedule in which all P1-P3 students are available for at least PART of the time. These flexible time blocks allow students to engage with various opportunities, such as meeting potential employers, hosting organization fundraisers, attending informational sessions, or participating in other college-wide events that don't require full attendance for the entire duration. These time blocks differ from PCP Hour (Tuesday), and College Activity Time (Thursday) and SJU common hour (Friday) where all students are available. In many cases, Engagement Zones may be better options in that more students are on campus. Engagement Zones differ week-to-week based on the PharmD schedule. Engagement Zones will be included on the PCP Activity Calendars and can also be found on the Quick Links of the Student Google Site. The time can be utilized like any other event time (secure a space and post on STP). Note that IPEX 3rd floor lobby can be scheduled through Coursedog. To check out the PCP Engagement Time Zones click the button below. Posted by Dean Foote. 3/13
Naloxone Event with Operation OTC & Operation SUD
Join Operation SUD and Operation OTC to learn about naloxone on Thursday, March 20th in IPEX room 230 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm! Learn more about naloxone and SUD and practice administration with demo naloxone sprays. Students who complete a short survey and quiz will be entered in a raffle for the chance to win a prize as well as have the opportunity to get free naloxone. This event is open to all students on the UCity campus, and you may come and go at any time during the event. Feel free to reach out to Bella (ig20840418@sju.edu) and/or Colleen (cc20838450@sju.edu) with any questions. 3/13
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. Click the button below to learn more about transportation and itinerary. 3/13
🗓 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
P(h)ie Delta Chi!
Wanna do something fun for a belated Pi Day celebration AND support an amazing cause? Come out to Parenti Plaza on 03/21 where from 12:30-2 pm you can pie a brother of the pharmacy fraternity Phi Delta Chi. ALL the money made will be donated on behalf of the fraternity to St. Jude's Children's Research hospital. Come and celebrate the day in a unique way for the kids! 3/13
IPhO Executive Board Elections – Applications Now Open!
IPhO Executive Board elections for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open! All students are eligible to apply and may apply for multiple positions. The link to apply is attached below! Applications are due by March 21st at 11:59 PM. Elections will be held on April 1st from 2-3 PM in PTC 140, where candidates must give a 2-5 minute speech. See link for descriptions of positions. For questions, contact Riya Patel at rp20834345@sju.edu. 3/6
Intern & Job Opportunities
OptumRx Infusion Pharmacy 2025 Summer Internship Program
OptumRx Infusion Pharmacy 2025 summer internship program is full-time for 10 weeks from June 3rd – August 8th in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Housing is available for qualified candidates that are not local to the Plymouth Meeting, PA market. The Pharmacist Intern will be working with on-site Pharmacists as part of the OptumRx Infusion Pharmacy. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 3/17
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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