Spill The Pills! PCP News August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
We will be taking a break from PCP FOW's during semester break. Have a great summer!
Events and General Announcements
Maggie Jones: Changing the Narrative on Substance Use Disorders: As a recent attendee of the APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) I encourage you to read about my experience and notes on SUD to prepare you for your practice experiences. The APhA-ASP Student Pharmacist Magazine (under the Publications tab) on pharmacist.com also has many other articles that may be of interest; you can find my article HERE or scanning the QR code. 8/3
Intern and Job Positions
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 a P1- P3 pharmacy student 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 at HERE or scan this QR CODE. Reach out to Brendan Klar at bklar@pentechealth.com with any questions you may have about the position before applying. 8/3
Events and General Announcements
P1-P3 Students: Apply for the Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students! The Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students will be awarded to seven (7) outstanding Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree students who are accepted or enrolled in the professional curriculum at a U.S. college or school of pharmacy. Selected awardees must demonstrate leadership, academic success, and a commitment to serving rural or medically underserved patient populations. Each awardee will receive a single $5,000 scholarship. Completed applications are due by September 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time (HT). For more info, visit this link. Good luck! Posted by Dr. Finn. 7/13
Geriatric Pharmacy Elective - PP 524 Fall Semester openings! Looking for a fun way to learn about medication management of older adults? Interprofessional care of the Geriatric Patient might be your course. Come join Prof Finn and explore geriatrics this fall in an interprofessional way. Lots of guest speakers, team meetings, interactive cases and even a field trip. Be ready to help the older adults in your life and career. Want to learn more? Any questions, please contact Prof Laura Finn, BCGP at lfinn@sju.edu. Posted by Dr. Finn. 7/13
It's here! The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy LinkedIn Page! Click HERE to view the page and follow us! Students are encouraged to update their education setting to this account. Posted by Dean Foote. 7/13
Intern and Job Positions
Pharmacy student openings at Giant Pharmacy 6442 in Havertown! Students usually work just one afternoon/evening shift per week and rotate in some weekend shifts during school year. Summer is an excellent time for them to get trained and make some money before school starts again. The number here is 610-449-1414. Please ask for Dr. John Moser, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Manager Giant 6442, or Steven. Posted by Dr. Greene. 6/5
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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