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October 9, 2023
Events and General Announcements
FLYER CORRECTION:
PCP Gala 2023 is November 11th!
PCP Gala 2023 will be held Saturday November 11th, 7-11 PM at Galdo's (1933 W Moyamensing Ave). Tickets are $25 for PCP faculty/staff and students and $64 for guests. Ticket includes dinner, dancing, 3 drink tickets for beer/wine (ID required), photo booth.
On October 13th tickets will go on sale open for P1-P4, U3/U4 PharmTox and PharmSci students, faculty and staff (and their guests). On October 23rd, tickets will open to U1 and U2 PCP students (and guests). Final Deadline for all ticket sales is November 1st. Tickets for students, faculty and staff are discounted thanks to the generosity of PCP alumni and friends. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/9
Professional Opportunities
Student Poster Presentations - Hosted by the Delaware Valley Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Interested in polishing your presentation development skills as well as working closely with a preceptor on novel and important topics in health-system pharmacy? Any pharmacy student can participate in having the opportunity to present a poster presentation on a clinical topic of their choice. Poster presentations will take place November 16th 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Temple University. This is a great opportunity to work with an advisor/preceptor who will help you develop your presentation! If interested, poster title submissions can be submitted via the button below. 10/9
Submissions deadline 10/13/23
Events and General Announcements
Congratulations PCP Pharmacy Class of 2027!
The 20th annual PCP Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony was a success! Check out all the photos below. Feel free to download. If posting please tag and credit @Jacidownsphoto. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/5
Hispanic Heritage Month and Healthcare!
Did you know that Hispanic patients have the highest uninsured rates of any racial or ethnic group in the United States? Check out this post created by P4 teaching APPE student Abdallah Elbready to learn more about healthcare education and pharmacy as experienced by first-generation students and those who identify as Hispanic. Posted by Dr. Garcia. 10/5
Come out to ACA's First GBM!
ACA's first GBM is Thursday 10/12 from 2-3 in LLC 102. Meet the E-board and learn about compounding pharmacy and how to get involved! Jimmy John's will be provided. Feel free to reach out to Christina Thomas (ct20649422@sju.edu) or Colleen Chung (cc20838450@sju.edu) with any questions. See you there! 10/5
PHARMACY STUDENTS – ARE YOU STRESSED?
We’d LOVE to hear from you, our P1-P4 pharmacy students, for this Fall survey version!! Fill out this short 40 question survey and tell us about life as a pharmacy student (classes, rotations, student life, etc) and stressful experiences for you. The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete AND as a BONUS, YOU can opt in to a RAFFLE to win one of ten $25 digital gift cards!! Scan the QR code attached to this flyer to get started. This survey will only be active until October 31st so fill it out ASAP!
Thank you for your time and for supporting student-led research! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jasmin Duong (jasmin.duong@sju.edu). 10/5
SCCP GBM
Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) is holding their first general body meeting of the 2023-2024 year. Come join us to learn more about clinical pharmacy and the role we as pharmacists have in clinical based decisions. We'll also be introducing the new 2023-2024 e-board, providing you information on how you can get involved in the future. Join us on Zoom from 1-2pm on October 12th. or follow us on Instagram (sju.pcp.sccp) and click the link in the bio. 10/5
Medical Spanish Club Meeting!
Please attend Medical Spanish Club's next meeting on Monday, October 9th, from 6:30-7:30 PM in LLC 102. We will be going over medical terminology and doing an activity! We are beginner-friendly; no prior knowledge of Spanish is needed! We are also looking for members from any majors/years. If you have any questions or would like to join virtually, please contact Julia (jm20630101@sju.edu). 10/5
PCP-SSHP Clinical Skills Competition
Interested in showing off your clinical skills? Sign up below for the PCP-SSHP Clinical Skills Competition on October 11th and October 12th, from 6-8 pm via Zoom to showcase your and a partner's knowledge in completing a clinical patient case.
The winning team will represent PCP at the national clinical competition AND get $2000 in travel support from PCP to attend ASHP Midyear! All students within the professional PharmD curriculum are encouraged to participate. Undergraduate and professional students may participate as a proctor for the virtual event to still get involved! 10/2
PCPediatrics & PCH-SSHP Pediatric Pharmacists Roundtable!
Are you interested in pediatric pharmacy or want to explore pediatrics? This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the vast field of pediatrics on Monday, October 9th from 6:30-8PM in the ARC MPR! Network and connect with pediatric pharmacists in hospital/clinical, ambulatory care, and industry! Professional dress is highly encouraged and there will be free food. Questions? Contact Luz Rosario lr20828151@sju.edu. 10/2
APhA x PPA P4 APPE Round Table Event
Join APhA and PPA for a P4 APPE Round Table Event on Thursday Oct. 12 at 5:30pm in STC 337. This is a great way for students to learn more about APPE rotations from P4 students themselves, help you prepare for APPEs, and ask them questions. Hear from P4s Vaidehi Patel, Crystal Lam, Jubin Saji, and Abdallah Elbready on their rotation experiences and tips for success! For any questions about the event contact kp20830330@sju.edu or jj20828130@sju.edu. 10/2
Professional Opportunities
Interested in pursuing a fellowship? Come network with PCP’s partner companies!
Attention final-year pharmacy students: Join us Wednesday, 10/11 @ 7:30pm EST for LIFE- a virtual networking opportunity to connect with fellows and preceptors from our partner companies. Use this button below to register for a time slot; students who wish to meet with multiple companies may fill out more than one form. Hope to see you there! 10/5
NJPhA is Looking for Students to Attend 10/28 State Conference
NJPhA is looking for U2-P3 students to Attend 10/28 State Conference at the Princeton Marriot! Existing members of NJPhA are highly encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to network with New Jersey pharmacists, industry representatives, companies, and more! If you are interested in attending, please follow/contact the NJPhA Instagram for more information as it's released. 10/5
Kenvue Industry Day Site Visit!
In celebration of American Pharmacists Month, on October 17th from 12:30pm-4pm APhA-ASP has collaborated with Kenvue Ft. Washington Site (formerly known as J&J Consumer Health) to host an Information Panel Event with PharmD professionals! This event is a great way for students to learn about the different functional areas within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically from the perspective of the professionals at Kenvue. It is also a great networking opportunity for students to talk with the professionals/fellows one-on-one. The event will take place at the Kenvue Ft. Washington Site and transportation will not be provided. This event is open to all P1-P4 Pharmacy students. Please register by clicking the button below to confirm your attendance at the event. Please be sure to read the entire form as all details are stated for the event. The deadline to register is October 11th 11:59pm. After 75 sign-ups this form will close! For any questions please reach out to Kreena Patel (kp20830330@sju.edu).
Join the ACCP - SNPhA Virtual Residency & Fellowship Showcase!
Interested in pursuing residency or fellowship training? Unable to travel to meet with programs outside of the area? Join the ACCP-SNPhA Virtual Residency Fellowship Showcase scheduled for the evening of October 25th and October 26th. Details can be found below. Posted by Dr. Thomas. 10/5
NJSHP Mentor Mentee Program: students interested in becoming a mentor/ mentee please review
The NJSHP New Practitioner Council is offering a mentorship program for interested members. The intention of this program is to match those interested in being mentors with a mentee in the state of NJ based on interests and specialties. The deadline to complete this survey is October 31, 2023. Once the survey information is gathered, matches will be made and emailed by the end of November 2023. The mentor and mentee interest forms are linked below or can be found on NJSHP.com on the new practitioner council page. Posted by Dr. Greene. 10/5
Self-Study Draft Review Sessions open to SJU Community
SJU is in the midst of its institutional self-study as part of the re-accreditation process for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). On Monday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. there will be an opportunity for the UC community to provide input on the draft document. Both events are held at the ARC MPR. More information including a draft of the document and an RSVP to the session can be found below. Posted by Dean Foote. 9/28
PPA Eastern Regional Meeting at PCP!
The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association's Eastern Regional Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 9am to 1pm at our very own campus! This meeting is geared towards students and new practitioners with opportunities to network with potential employers and residency programs. Find the event schedule and link to register using the button. There will be a $25 registration fee, and $20 will be reimbursed from the Dean's office to students who attend. For questions contact janice.jaison@sju.edu. 10/2
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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