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April 14, 2025
Events and General Announcements
Insomnia Cookies for a Cause
Craving something sweet? Stop by Cookies for a Cause, hosted by Operation Reproductive Health, and grab a delicious Insomnia Cookie while supporting a powerful mission. We’re fundraising for Philadelphia FIGHT, a local nonprofit that provides HIV/AIDS care, education, and health equity services across the city. Cookies will be sold 1 for $4 or 2 for $7, with 100% of proceeds donated to Philadelphia FIGHT. Come enjoy a treat and make a difference! Join us Tuesday, April 15th from 11am to 12pm in the IPEX Building, First Floor (University City campus). Questions? Contact Nicole Asmar at na20834139@sju.edu. 4/14
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! 🙌 04/14
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. 04/14
NCPA is Holding Executive Board Elections!
Elections for the National Community Pharmacists Association are now being held! If you are interested in independent pharmacy and would like to learn and help educate your fellow peers about the various opportunities that exist in community pharmacy, please consider applying! See the flyer for available positions, and apply through our attached google form. Please reach out to Connor Dugan with any questions at cd20834700@sju.edu. Link to application form at button below. 4/14
NCPA Trivia Game + Fundraiser!
NCPA is hosting a trivia game and fundraising event this Thursday! The fundraising sale will take place from 1-2pm in the STC Atrium (lobby) and we will be selling boba from Gong cha for $3 each. The trivia game will take place from 2-3pm in the STC Auditorium (145) and it will be a drug names trivia game (Kahoot!) with Pokémon and other pop culture references included. There will be prizes for the winners and a raffle for all who enter as well. Any leftover boba from the fundraiser will be sold at the trivia game event as well. Please reach out to Connor Dugan with any questions at cd20834700@sju.edu. 4/14
PCP-SSHP Post Match Panel!
Interested in residency? Join us tomorrow evening and come hear from current P4 students about their application process! 4/14
Intern & Job Opportunities
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Events and General Announcements
Volunteer for DEA Drug Take Back Day!
Looking for a volunteering opportunity? DEA Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26th 10am-2pm. Join Operation OTC to promote safe medication disposal to the community by signing up through the link. Collection sites will be on both UCity and HH campuses, and you may stay for as long (or as short) as you want. This opportunity is open to all students. Feel free to reach out to Colleen Chung (cc20838450@sju.edu) with any questions. 04/10
IPSOR Elections are officially open!
ISPOR is looking for candidates for our next eboard! We are focused on health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), blending the best of both business and patient care. If you are in the dual MBA program, interested in industry/fellowship, or just want to help in sharing how health economics impacts our patients, this is the club for you! Positions are open to any PCP students. Reach out to Hannah Pulliam (hp20835747@sju.edu) with any questions. 04/10
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
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).
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
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
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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.
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