Spill The Pills! PCP News September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
Fundamental of the Week (FOW) This weeks FOW was co-authored by Dr. Lisa Charneski and 2024 PharmD Candidate Yasmine S. Ikram. Check it out HERE!
Events and General Announcements
FYI: COVID (it's not gone) Unfortunately, COVID cases are on the rise (including at SJU). Currently there are no requirements from the university to report a positive test or to wear a mask, but you are welcome to wear a mask if you would like. Please also keep a mask accessible, because anyone can ask you to wear one at any time. If you test positive, please notify your faculty (P1-P4 students: use the excused absence process) and follow the current CDC guidelines. That means: 1) Isolate for 5 days after start of symptoms, with first day of symptoms being day zero; 2) Return to campus after 5 days of isolation as long as you are afebrile; 3) Wear a mask everywhere for 5 days after isolation is complete; 4) See healthcare provider if symptoms are severe/bothersome. We want to keep the PCP community as healthy as possible! If you have questions, please contact Dr. Waite or the Student Health Center. Posted by Dr. Waite. 9/11
Call for stories to be shared during Hispanic Heritage Month! Have any stories you would like to share with the PCP community about Hispanic culture, people, or traditions? The PCP DEI Task Force is looking for stories and information to highlight throughout Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 - 10/15). Examples of potential submission ideas include the intersection of Hispanic heritage and healthcare (historical treatment of Hispanic people in healthcare, healthcare leaders, areas of health inequities, etc.), personal stories, and background information about the celebration itself. Please submit any ideas you may have and want to share! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 9/11
PCP-SSHP's First GBM THURSDAY 9/21 AT 1-2PM IN PTC 140! Do you want to learn more about hospital/clinical pharmacy and/or residency? PCP-SSHP is perfect for you! Come to our first general body meeting: Thursday, September 21st from 1-2pm in PTC 140! PCP-SSHP is part of ASHP, the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing 60,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all patient care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and health-system community pharmacies. Learn more about our affiliation with ASHP, our upcoming events, and how you can get involved in this amazing organization! Hope to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns please contact Luz Rosario at lr20828151@sju.edu. Check out the flyer HERE. 9/11
Do you want to increase student wellness (for yourself and your peers)? Attend the Hawks in ACTion workshop! Hawks in ACTion is a three-week, psychoeducational workshop led by CAPS, and they are hosting sessions in October just for PCP students! Based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, participants will identify and clarify what is important and meaningful in their lives and learn skills to manage difficult experiences through the experiential practices of mindfulness, acceptance, and commitment to taking actions that support and inspire living more congruently with personal values. Students will learn more about their emotional experiences and how to apply flexibility in their thinking. Each section of the workshop will meet for one hour per week for a total of three weeks, from 2-3pm in IPEX 307 on Tuesday 10/10, Tuesday 10/24, and Tuesday 10/31. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! RSVP using this Google form. For questions, contact Dr. Waite or Jennifer Fisher in CAPS (the workshop instructor) at jfisher@sju.edu. Posted by Dr. Waite. 9/11
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month! "SJUAre Not Alone" training on Sept 13! The "SJUAre Not Alone" Training, hosted by the offices of Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) and Student Outreach & Support, is a suicide prevention gatekeeper training, and will assist participants in recognizing signs of distress, as well as learning techniques and skills to effectively express concern and be the bridge to support and resources. The University City training is on Wednesday, September 13, 3:30-5pm, in STC 145. Register using this link. For more events related to National Campus Safety Awareness Month, go to this website. Posted by Dr. Waite. 9/11
P1-P3 students: ISO assistance with recruiting the next generation of pharmacy students! Do you like meeting new people? Do you want to help attract the best and brightest students to enter the pharmacy profession through PCP? Then we need YOU! We are hosting multiple pharmacy recruitment events in the fall semester, including two Open Houses, high school students visiting PCP, and high school students requesting pharmacy presence at their own health professions career events. If you are interested in helping with any of these events, sign up using this Google form here. Dr. Waite will contact you prior to the event to let you know if you are needed, and if so, what your role will be in the event. Good times to be had by all! Please contact Dr. Waite with questions. The students are always the guests' favorite part, so thank you for considering! Posted by Dr. Waite. 9/11
PCPediatrics Bake Sale & Lemonade Stand!! September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Join PCPediatrics from 12-2pm in the STC Atrium on Wednesday, September 13th where we will be hosting a bake sale and lemonade stand! This will be in partnership with the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, as we aim to raise awareness about this foundation that's dedicated to changing the lives of children with cancer. Raised funds will support childhood cancer research and families fighting cancer. Click HERE for the flyer. 9/11
Apply to join the inaugural Student Advisory Board for the SJU Office of Marketing and Communications! Attention all students: the Office of Marketing and Communications is launching its inaugural Student Advisory Board for the 2023-2024 academic year! The Board’s mission is to represent student voices, perspectives and ideas, and to generate value-adding contributions in advancing the Saint Joseph’s University brand and reputation. Through intentional conversations, professional mentorship and campus engagement, The Board helps shape the future vision of Saint Joseph’s University while building practical skills for professional development. Membership is open to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in good academic and disciplinary standing. Students can apply through Handshake — all that is required is their resume. Applications are now open and will close on Sunday, October 1. Finalists will be contacted for an informational meeting. For questions, contact Robbie Cusella, Director of Undergraduate Marketing, at rcusella@sju.edu. Posted by Dr. Waite. 9/11
Intern and Job Positions
Science & Health Career Fair! The Science & Health Career Fair is scheduled for Friday, September 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the ARC on the UC Campus. Click HERE to find out reasons you should attend and some opportunities to prepare. The full list of employers can be found on Handshake. For more support, check out these resources offered by the Career Center. Good luck at the Science & Health Career Fair! Posted by Dr. Greene. 9/11
Events and General Announcements
New Faculty Leadership Appointments! I am pleased to announce recent leadership appointments to the Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and School of Health Professions. Dr. Cathy Poon, previously chair of the department of pharmacy practice (DPP), has taken on the role of interim dean, School of Health Professions. Dr. Angela Bingham, previously vice-chair of DPP has stepped into the role of acting chair of DPP. Finally, Dr. Danielle Alm was appointed acting vice-chair of DPP. Please join me in congratulating these individuals on their new roles and thank them for their service to the University. - Dean Foote. Posted by Dean Foote. 9/7
PCPediatrics 1st General Body Meeting! Are you interested in learning how pharmacists can make a positive impact on one of the most vulnerable and interesting patient populations? Join PCPediatrics for our 1st GBM on Tuesday, September 19th, 2-3pm in PTC 140 to learn about our super fun upcoming events and how you can get further involved! Check out the flyer HERE. 9/7
FREE PIZZA with Phi Delta Chi! Join Phi Delta Chi, PCP's professional pharmacy fraternity, on September 18th at 7PM in LLC 101 to learn about joining our chapter while enjoying free pizza. Check out out instagram @phideltachi_epsilon for more details. 9/7
ASHP Foundation has ASHP Midyear Travel Award Program Supporting Diversity in the Pharmacy Workforce! The ASHP Foundation is pleased to announce a new competitive travel award program designed to enhance the diversity and inclusivity of the pharmacy workforce for those in pharmacy school seeking post-graduate training, residency, or fellowships. The ASHP Midyear Travel Award Program will provide stipends of $500 to at least 30 current PharmD candidates expected to graduate from pharmacy school in Spring 2024. The stipends are designed to offset travel expenses associated with attending the 2023 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition. For more information, click HERE. 9/7
All Pharmacy Students - APhA-ASP GBM!! Looking to get involved? Come out to the campus's largest pharmacy organization's general body meeting on Thursday, September 14th at 1-3PM in the ARC MPR! As an umbrella organization, APhA-ASP prides itself in offering insights into a wide array of pharmacy practice settings, helping students navigate and understand the diverse paths our profession offers. This meeting presents a chance for students to engage in enriching leadership and professional development opportunities centered on patient care, such as co-chair and committee positions. Hear about our upcoming events and enjoy free pizza! Your future in pharmacy is broad and bright; let APhA-ASP help you chart the way! Follow us on instagram @pcpaphaasp. Please reach out to Shikha Patel (sp20832653@sju.edu) with any questions. Check out the flyer HERE. 9/7
National Patient Counseling Competition (NPCC) Interest Form! Looking for a fun way to get involved in APhA? The National Patient Counseling Competition is a great way to participate as a contestant or as a volunteer! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or a participant please fill out this form and we will contact you in the coming weeks with further information! The first round of NPCC will occur sometime in mid-October and the second round competition will be in mid-November! This is a great opportunity to become a volunteer or to practice your patient counseling skills! The winner of NPCC on our campus will have the opportunity to represent PCP nationally, and also receives a fully paid trip to APhA's annual conference (This year is in Orlando, FL)! The interest form can be found HERE. 9/7
Script Your Future Co-Chair Positions - Apply Now! Join our Script Your Future team and be a part of something meaningful! We are a dedicated operation within the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy's APhA-ASP chapter, driven by a powerful mission: to promote medication adherence and foster healthier lives for individuals throughout our community. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, we invite you to take the first step in becoming a co-chair by completing this form. Please keep in mind that all co-chairs must become a national APhA member. 9/7
PCP-SSHP's SSHPIE Fundraising Event! PCP-SSHP's first fundraising event is here! Come pie some of your favorite eboard members on September 13th from 5-7PM outside the STC. 1 pie for $3, 2 pies for $5, and toppings are an extra $1. See you all there! Check out the flyer HERE. 9/7
P3's! The PCP Dean's office is supporting a 2 year membership to PPA or NJPhA! Thanks to the generosity of PCP alumni and friends, the PCP dean's office is able to support a 2 year membership in PPA or NJPhA. Complete this survey by end of Day, Thursday September 14th. Deadline to complete the form will not be extended. Posted by Dean Foote. 9/7
UMR EBoard Applications Open! The United Missions for Relief and Development (UMR) are looking for EBoard members for the 2023-2024 academic year! UMR is an organization focused on supporting relief missions locally and globally. No experience is needed and this is a great way to uplift communities by relieving their needs. If you are interested in an EBoard position, please submit THIS FORM by Tuesday September 19th at 11:59 PM. Check out our flyer! 9/7
Basic Life Support Registration with CPR Leadership Team! The CPR Leadership Team at Saint Joseph’s University will be offering Basic Life Support (BLS) courses on...
Saturday, September 16 (Session 1: 8:00am-11:30am; Session 2: 11:30am-3:00pm; Session 3: 3:00pm-6:30pm). Sunday September 17 (Session 4: 8:00am-11:30am; Session 5: 11:30am-3:00pm) in IPEX 3rd Floor on campus.
For more details on what to bring and the cost, click HERE. The training offered by the CPR Leadership Team at Saint Joseph's University is American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). This course is intended for students and faculty/staff who want to learn life-saving skills, especially those who need to document their completion of the CPR requirement or with certification expiring this semester. To register for one of these BLS courses and submit payment, please use this link. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 9/4
P4s: Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Fellowship Webinar through Thomas Jefferson University! Thomas Jefferson University, in conjunction with Teva, is having informational webinars for our 2024-2026 HEOR fellowships. Interested students can sign up for either session on 9/14 or 9/21 at 6pm EST/5pm CST by RSVPing here. Posted by Dr. Hollands. 9/4
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. 9/4
Intern and Job Positions
No continuing announcements
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.
Have a submission? Click HERE. Spill the Pills is distributed at 3 pm on Mondays and noon on Thursdays. During breaks, it will only publish if new, time-sensitive announcements are available. Submit announcements by noon on Monday and Thursdays.
Submission questions contact Dean Foote at efoote@sju.edu
