Spill The Pills! PCP News August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023
We will be taking a break from PCP FOW's during semester break. Have a great summer!
Events and General Announcements
Don't miss it! RSVP by TODAY to the APhA Welcome Back Picnic Sponsored By Rite Aid! A welcome back picnic is scheduled for Thursday August 31st from 1-3 PM in the PTC Corral (corner of 42nd street and regent square). Come enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, black bean burgers, macaroni salad, potato chips and cookies. Beverages include Lemonade, ice tea and water. Limited to PCP students, faculty and staff. Hosted by APhA with generous support from Rite Aid. RSVP HERE by TODAY! Posted by Dean Foote. 8/23
Intern and Job Positions
Looking for a Job During Pharmacy School? Pentec is Hiring Pharmacy Interns! Pentec Health is looking to hire 3 pharmacy interns (P1-P3). This is a paid position and requires students to work every other Sunday, typically 8AM-4:30PM or 6AM-2:30PM. Pentec Health is a compounding facility that specializes in USP chapter <797> standards for pharmaceutical sterile preparations. It is located in Boothwyn, PA, approximately 25 minutes from campus. Please reach out to Caitlyn Dill at CD20649718@sju.edu to apply or for any questions. 8/23
Events and General Announcements
Presentation by PCP Fulbright Scholar Elkanah Linder, PharmD! For two years, Elkanah Linder, PharmD ‘21, has been part of the pharmacoepidemiology research group within the Department of Pharmacy at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden as a Fulbright scholar and then research assistant. Her Fulbright research, 2021-2022, focused on stakeholders’ perspectives and use of two web-based knowledge support systems that provide environmental information on pharmaceuticals. In addition to her own research, she has coordinated and collaborated on several Swedish national and international research projects as well as educational initiatives pertaining to pharmaceuticals in the environment. Come hear about her experiences on Thursday September 7th from 1-3 PM in IPEX 307. Posted by Dean Foote. 8/21
Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders Program - Applications Open!! The ACT Pharmacy Collaborative is launching the Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Leaders Program, supported by the Community Pharmacy Foundation, to give P2-P4 PharmD students the opportunity to 1) develop leadership skills, 2) cultivate a network of colleagues interested in community-based pharmacy practice, 3) apply important community pharmacy transformation concepts and theories, and 4) create a practice transformation philosophy and a career development plan to drive community-based pharmacy practice. To learn more, click HERE. The application portal will close September 15th 2023. Reach out to Dr. Michelle Jeon at mjeon@sju.edu with any questions about the application process! Posted Dr. Jeon. 8/21
Don't miss it! RSVP by August 24th to the APhA Welcome Back Picnic Sponsored By Rite Aid! A welcome back picnic is scheduled for Thursday August 31st from 1-3 PM in the PTC Corral (corner of 42nd street and regent square). Come enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, black bean burgers, macaroni salad, potato chips and cookies. Beverages include Lemonade, ice tea and water. Limited to PCP students and faculty. Hosted by APhA with generous support from Rite Aid. RSVP HERE by August 24th! Posted by Dean Foote. 8/17
PCP Student Organization Fair - OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS! Looking to expand your involvement and extracurriculars within PCP? Well look no further, as PCP Student Council will be hosting a PCP Student Organization Fair on Tuesday September 12th at 2pm-3pm in the STC Atrium. PCP currently has 20 active student organizations including honor societies, specialty groups, state affiliates, student council, a fraternity and a newly founded pre-professional pharmacy club. This is a great way to network with peers, find volunteering opportunities, grow as a leader and learn about so many different areas of pharmacy! Please direct any questions to Luz Rosario, VP of Student Orgs (lr20828151@sju.edu). Check out the flyer HERE! 8/17
P3 Student's Pharmacy Times Article! A shout out to Colleen Huzinec, PharmD Class of '25, for getting an article about PCSK9 Inhibitors published in Pharmacy Times. Check it out HERE. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 8/17.
Looking for a fun way to learn about geriatrics? Geriatric Pharmacy Elective - PP 524 has openings for Tuesday 3 - 5pm this fall semester! It's a hybrid class where you work as a team to learn medication and care management for older adults. 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 Prof. Finn. 8/17
Intern and Job Positions
No continuing announcements
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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.
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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