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April 22, 2024
Events and General Announcements
REMINDER: PCP Student Council Elections
Our final meeting of the semester as well as the our E-board Elections are coming up soon. Please join us in PTC 140!
*only representatives will be allowed to vote. Posted by Madalynne Burford (mb20801295@sju.edu). 4/11
Did you miss the Graduate Salute? It's not too late to order your regalia!
If you missed the in-person Graduate Salute you can still purchase your regalia. Cap and gowns can be ordered online here. Graduates should order their regalia by May 1st to ensure it arrives in time for the ceremony. Rings announcements and diploma frames can be purchased online here. These items are also available at the SJU Bookstore. Please refer the Commencement website for additional details. Posted by Mr. Dominguez. 4/22
STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY 2024!!!
3...2...1..Blast off!! Hawk City Production's annual Student Appreciation Day (SAD) is here! Enjoy our week long line up of events to celebrate YOU our students! The big SAD celebration will be held on Thursday April 25th from 7-9pm! Take a look at our Instagram (@sju_hcp) for specific event info! 4/22
Refill Your Rx!
Join us at our PCP Study Break: Refill Your Rx! on Wednesday, May 1st from 12-3pm in the PTC Courtyard. Recharge from studying with smoothies, snacks, giveaways, and yard games! Hope to see you there! Sponsored by Walgreens. Reach out to the Student Affairs Committee with any questions. 4/22
Jeopardy with PSTA!
THIS Wednesday April 24th from 12:30-1:30pm in Rosenberger 101, PSTA is hosting a department-themed jeopardy with prizes for the top three teams! 4/22
Professional Opportunities
Last Chance! Register for Free Webinar about Unique Paths in ID Pharmacy
Want to learn more about all the different areas ID pharmacy can take you? Register today for a free webinar hosted by the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists where ID pharmacists in a variety of different roles will be sharing their experiences, and provide advice for those seeking similar roles. The webinar will be taking place at 1:00 PM EST tomorrow, 4/23/2024. Posted by Dr. Garcia. 4/22
ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge
We are looking for students who would like to represent PCP in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Pharmacy Challenge. This competition starts with online rounds and the semifinals and finals are held live during the ACCP Annual Meeting in Phoenix in October. If you are interested in participating, please complete the interest form by 4/30. If there is a lot of interest, we will hold a short virtual exam on 5/9 from 1-2 pm, and select the top 4 scores. Please direct any questions to Dr. Pullinger (bpullinger@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Pullinger. 4/22
Pharmacy Student Positions open at Temple University Hospital
Apply at the buttons below. Posted. by Dr. Greene. 4/22
Events and General Announcements
New Approved Professional Electives!!
SOC 323 and HSC 323, Health and Society have been added to the list of approved non-PCP Professional Electives. Added bonus is they also double-count towards separate General Education requirements! Review your Degree Works to see how they will apply. Please note that these two courses are cross-listed so they cannot be combined together to receive professional elective credit. Posted by Mr. Domniguez. 4.18
SNPhA Speaker Event!!
Reminder this Friday, SNPhA will have multiple guest speakers joining us to talk about their experiences through their pharmacy careers. Stop by STC to learn about each pharmacist’s journey. 4/18
SCCP Elections for 2024-2025!
Are you interested in clinical pharmacy and what to pursue a residency after gradation? Want to become more involved at school? Apply to SCCP today to be apart of next year’s e board and have a chance at growing our ACCP chapter here at school. 4/18
Rho Chi x PPA x PCP at HH Present, Pharmacy School Survival
📣 Calling all U2 students entering their P1 year 📣 Come join our workshop on Pharmacy School Survival on Thursday, April 25th 1-2pm to learn some tips and tricks for succeeding your professional years! Hear from current P1, P2, and P3 students on how to navigate your P1 year with ease and how to make the most out of your time here at PCP! We will also be raffling off multiple pharmacy and self-care raffle prizes! 4/18
PPA Applications Now Open!!
Join the Eboard for PCP's Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association (PPA)! Scan the QR code on the flyer for the application link. Many positions available and applications are due 4/22/24! Please reach out to Joel with any questions (JI20834199@sju.edu). 4/15
Philly Student Doctors Celebration Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the "Big Doctor Energy" Black Excellence Event, hosted by Philly Student Doctors. It's going to be a night filled with music, dancing, and great company as we come together to celebrate another year of success! The event will be held on April 27th, from 10:00pm to 2:00am at Reserve Wine Bar and Lounge. All students are welcome to join in the festivities to commemorate the year! Please note that attendees must be 21 years or older. See you there!
To RSVP your attendance, kindly fill out the Google Form linked in the newsletter. For any inquiries or further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Nadara Bacon (nb20841562@sju.edu) or Alexis Kingcade (ak20829919@sju.edu).
ACA E-Board Elections- DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Looking to get involved? ACA is a great place to start! If you like the idea of compounding or want to learn about it, sign up today! We have extended the deadline to Tuesday, April 23rd. No experience necessary! You can apply for as many positions as you want. We are specifically looking for a President-Elect and a PCP representative, but feel free to apply for more! If you have any questions, email Sumaiya Difaa sd20834302@sju.edu or Christina Thomas ct2069422@sju.edu. 4/15
Professional Opportunities
Pfizer Drug Discovery and Development Workshop!
Pfizer is partnering with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy to offer the 3D Drug Discovery and Development Workshop on Tuesday, June 11th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The event will be held in IPEX 307 and lunch will be provided. Go to the link at the button below for an overview, learning objectives and application information. Space is limited, so apply early! Application is due no later than May 2nd at 8 AM. Everyone will be notified of their application status by May 16th. Students who attended the workshop in 2023 are not eligible to participate. Open to PCP BS, MS, PhD and PharmD students. For those accepted to the program, information on paying a $5 program fee will be sent. Posted by Dean Foote. 4/11
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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