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September 28, 2023
Events and General Announcements
Hispanic Heritage Month Continues!
How has the Hispanic community contributed to healthcare? There are countless examples throughout history! Click here to read about just one of the many stories of Hispanic people improving healthcare across the globe.
PCP would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our rich cultural diversity! To help us celebrate, we'd like to share stories of PCP community members of Hispanic heritage. Please consider sharing ideas, information, or stories you would like us to highlight throughout this month here! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 9/28
Come Join Us For hAPPE Hour!
Not sure which APPE rotations to select? Come speak directly with the APPE preceptors at the annual hAPPE hour event on Thursday Oct 19th 6:30-8:30pm at the ARC MPR (formally known as APPE Preceptor Roundtable)! APhA-ASP, Rho Chi, PLS, IPhO, and DIA are all collaborating to ensure you get the opportunity to speak with preceptors from various practice settings (community, industry, hospital, and more). Dinner will be provided! Please come prepared with questions and in professional dress. Please RSVP at the button below by Oct 11th 11:59PM and reach out to sp20832653@sju.edu with questions. 9/28
Self-Study Draft Review Sessions open to SJU Community
SJU is in the midst of its institutional self-study as part of the re-accreditation process for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). On Monday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. there will be an opportunity for the UC community to provide input on the draft document. Both events are held at the ARC MPR. More information including a draft of the document and an RSVP to the session can be found below. Posted by Dean Foote. 9/28
P2 Survival Event for ALL P2 Students!
Interested in learning more about the pharmacy modules and how to prepare for the upcoming years? Come out to the P2 survival event!! In this event, Rho Chi board members will provide you with some tips to succeed during your P2 year. Snacks will be provided. This event will be held on Thursday, October 5th in LLC classroom 103 from 1-2pm. Please RSVP by 10/04 scanning the QR code on the flyer or utilizing the button. Any questions? aj20829765@sju.edu. 9/28
PCP-SSHP Clinical Skills Competition
Interested in showing off your clinical skills? Sign up here for the PCP-SSHP Clinical Skills Competition on October 11th and October 12th, from 6-8 pm via Zoom to showcase your and a partner's knowledge in completing a clinical patient case.
The winning team will represent PCP at the national clinical competition at ASHP Midyear! All students within the professional PharmD curriculum are encouraged to participate. Undergraduate and professional students may participate as a proctor for the virtual event to still get involved! 9/28
Professional Opportunities
Community Service - BP Screenings in Wilmington!
An opportunity to conduct BP screenings at a Veteran's event recently became available. It will take place on Fri, Oct 6 from 9a to 12p at the following location:
New Mt. Olive Baptist Church
4412 Washington Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19802
If you're available, please sign up right away. Additional details will be provided. Posted by Dr. Motley. 9/28
Events and General Announcements
Are you interested in Changing your Major within PCP?
If you are looking to change your Major between departments (PharmD to Pharm Sci/Tox or Pharm Sci/Tox to PharmD) within PCP the due date for Spring 2024 is October 15th! You can review the requirements by following this link. Additionally, here is the link for the Change of Major Application. If you have any questions please contact Academic Specialist Steven Dominguez at sdominguez@sju.edu. Posted by Mr. Dominguez. 9/21
Sign Up For the VIP Case Competition - Industry Pharmacy Organization!
If you are interested in gaining industry experience, join the VIP case competition to gain insight about what industry professionals do on a day to day basis. We are taking part in a national competition against other pharmacy schools! We will create a placebo drug plan from the phases of clinical trials all the way to post marketing of the drug. This looks GREAT on resumes and is a great talking point in interviews. Click on this link to sign up! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Simran Dodhia on sd20842512@sju.edu or Matthew Lor on ml20829060@sju.edu. 9/21
National Patient Counseling Competition - Counseling Showdown!
Are you looking for a way to practice and test your patient counseling skills? Well here's your chance! JOIN this year's National Patient Counseling Competition as a contestant or as a volunteer! Check out our interest form for more information regarding the competition.
*FINAL date to fill interest form is September 29th!* 9/21
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month began last Friday, 9/15 and runs until Sunday, 10/15. To kick off the month, check out this post created by P4 teaching APPE Austin Blumetti to learn more about the month itself and various disease states that asymmetrically affect the Hispanic community. PCP would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our rich cultural diversity! To help us celebrate, we'd like to share stories of PCP community members of Hispanic heritage. Please consider sharing ideas, information, or stories you would like us to highlight throughout this month here! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 9/21
PPA x APhA Operation Heart INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE NOW OPEN!
In honor of September being National Cholesterol Month, PPA has teamed up with APhA's Operation Heart to give you all the opportunity to show off your creativity by participating in our cholesterol infographic competition for a chance to win a CUSTOMIZED PHARMACY MUG & PIN! In order to participate, please create a patient-friendly infographic raising awareness on high cholesterol and upload to this google form as an image (jpg or png) and preferably in instagram post friendly dimensions. Last day for submissions will be Saturday, September 30th. All submissions will be posted on @sjupcp_ppa and @sjupcp.operationheart on Monday, October 2nd and a winner will be selected based on the most number of likes as of 11:59pm on Thursday, October 5th. Please reach out to Janice Jaison (jj20828130@sju.edu) or Riya Patel (rp20834345@sju.edu) if you have any questions. Good luck! 9/21
Professional Opportunities
Novo Nordisk Industry Practice Fellowship
Novo Nordisk offers one- & 2-year fellowship opportunities in a variety of functional areas, including: Medical Affairs, Portfolio Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Multidisciplinary and others. If you are interested in learning more, they will be hosting a virtual webinar on Wednesday, Oct 4th from 8-9 PM. Click here to register for the session. Posted by Dr. Hollands. 9/25
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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.
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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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