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Events and General Announcements

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 2025. 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. 04/24

Enroll in a Drug Discovery & Development (DDD) Certificate for FALL 2025!!!

Are you a rising P1 or Rising P2?? Students can now enhance their learning and career by selecting to enroll in a Drug Discovery & Development (DDD) Graduate Certificate which can be obtained with 12 credits of graduate (equivalent of only 4 courses!) offered by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. With this certificate students interested to join the Pharmaceutical industry will gain advanced expertise in drug discovery & development applied to preclinical and clinical situations. PharmD students can double count 6 credits of the 12 as professional electives. Specifically, students electing to add this certificate to their education will gain a specialized and advanced skillset that include graduate level biopharmaceutics (pre-formulation, formulation and delivery), pharmacology (including cell gene therapy), toxicology, applied medicinal chemistry, neuropharmacology (including pharmacology and toxicology related to drug use disorders), research ethics and data and regulatory issues in Pharma. Please reach out to Dr. Isabelle Mercier Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (imercier@sju.edu) and copy Mr. Steven Dominguez (s.dominguez@sju.edu) if interested to join this opportunity starting this Fall 2025!!! 04/24

Intern & Job Opportunities

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Events and General Announcements

Required Examsoft Update 4/29

There is an Examsoft update that you will be required to install on 4/29. Please log into your Examplify account on 4/29 and install the update. After the update is complete, I also strongly encourage you to take the mock exam (2024-25 Mock Exam to practice Examplify, password Mock123) to ensure it works properly. Please contact Examsoft support if you encounter any problems. It is your responsibility to ensure your Examplify is updated and working prior to any in-class assessments.

Pharmacy Museum Volunteers needed on Fri 4/25

The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy needs volunteers to help sort and pack museum collections in Alumni Hall on Friday 4/25 from 10:30 -4 PM. Multiple slots available. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to help out! Go to  Questions about volunteering? Contact Emma Gunuey-Marrs at egunuey@sju.edu. Posted by Dean Foote. 4/17

ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge

We are looking for students who would like to represent Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Pharmacy Challenge. This national competition begins in September with online rounds, and if the team progresses, then the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final are held in person during the ACCP Annual Meeting in October in Minneapolis! Travel support would be available. Each school of pharmacy fields a team of 3 students. If you are interested in participating, please complete this interest form by 4/29. For any questions, contact Dr. Pullinger (bpullinger@sju.edu). 04/17

Pharmacy Museum Volunteer Sign-Up

Help us prepare to move PCP's museum collection out of Alumni Hall! We need help sorting, photographing, inventorying, and packing the museum collection. Visit sju.edu/pharmacymuseum to learn more about the museum. Questions about volunteering? Contact Emma Gunuey-Marrs at egunuey@sju.edu. 04/17

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

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

Intern & Job Opportunities

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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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