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October 31, 2024
Events and General Announcements
Time to grab a SWEET TREAT!! Join APhA at Surreal!!
On November 7th, stop by Surreal in university city from 3-7PM for our APhA Fundraiser! Present the flyer within our instagram (@sjupcp.aphaasp) at the register! Proceeds will go towards funding of the APhA Annual Conference.
Letter To The Legislator
Join us in APhA's Letter To The Legislator Event to advocate for the pharmacy profession on November 7th from 1-2pm in STC 337! For the P1s, this event will count for your IPPE requirement. 10/31
Indian Health Service Virtual Career Fair Nov. 7, 2024
The Indian Health Service (IHS) will be conducting the IHS-Wide Virtual Career Fair on November 7, 2024. This event presents a valuable opportunity for students to explore available positions within the Federal government. IHS representatives will be present to share insights regarding job openings and the hiring process. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/31
PharmTox, PharmSci and Pharmacy Students! Special Invitation to the Annual dinner of the PDE!
PDE (Professional Development Exchange) is a regional networking organization centered on connecting life sciences professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region and expediting dynamic pharma connections for its members. Thanks to the sponsorship of REMMEY and the PCP Dean's office, tickets for PCP students are just $25! (regular is $75). Being held at Studio at The FUGE, Warminster, PA. Includes Dinner and tours of the flight neck at this former NASA training facility. Click the button below to access the special registration link for ONLY SJU-PCP. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/31
Thirsty?
Do you get thirsty when studying in Griffith Hall Library? We have the answer! There are at least two water filling stations in the building. One is right above the Library on the third floor. The other is on the first floor at the other end of the hallway near the men's room. Rumors are there is one in the basement as well. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/31
Attention P4s: Register for the ASHP Nov. 17 Residency Preparation Roundtable!
The ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum and New Practitioners Forum are excited to invite you to a virtual roundtable designed to support your journey through residency applications, interviews, and the Match process! Join us on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. ET to gain insights from experienced professionals who will walk you through essential steps—from writing compelling letters of intent to acing interviews and navigating PhORCAS with confidence. Don't miss this chance to get a head start on your residency goals—Register Now! Posted by Luz Rosario. 10/31
PPA x Institute of Clinical Bioethics Panelist Event
📢 Event Announcement: PPA x Institute of Clinical Bioethics (ICB) Collaboration!
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with the Institute of Clinical Bioethics (ICB) as they share insights about their institute, research, and community service opportunities tailored for students!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, November 1st
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: STC 237
Come learn from ICB speakers about ways to get involved in impactful research and community service initiatives, expanding your skills and network in clinical bioethics.
Don’t miss out on this chance to explore new pathways in bioethics and healthcare! See you there! 10/31
Professional Opportunities
Free Virtual Residency Showcase: November 12-14!
The SNPhA and ACCP are collaborating to offer a completely free, virtual residency and fellowship showcase November 12-14 from 5-8 pm CST to make meaningful connections with a diverse group of highly qualified clinical pharmacy candidates. P4 students are encouraged to participate in this free event regardless of SNPhA or ACCP membership status. Tuesday and Thursday evening events are for PGY1 programs and Wednesday’s event is for PGY2 and Fellowship programs. Students will select favorites from program listings and sign up to attend 20-minute Showcase timeslots. Posted by Dr. Jeon. 10/31
Events and General Announcements
Drug Discovery & Development Seminar (D3) Series
Join us for the Drug Discovery & Development Seminar (D3) Series, organized by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. We are excited to welcome Dr. Song Li, Executive Chairman, Board of Directors, and Founder of Frontage Laboratories Inc., as our featured speaker. To RSVP for this event, please click here. For additional information, feel free to contact me directly at jjohnson1@sju.edu. Looking forward to seeing you there! 10/29
CAPS Fall Series: Autumn Unwind & Chill @UC
Join CAPS on Thursdays this fall from 2-3pm to unwind, chat, make art, and enjoy refreshments! Held in the DEI Lounge in 2400 Whitecar. See flyer for details! Posted by Dr. Waite. 10/29
SCCP Presents: Bite Sized Learning!
This event is a great opportunity for students interested in clinical pharmacy to put their knowledge to the test. This is open to all students and can be an opportunity to get exposed to topics not yet covered in class. We will have faculty members walking through cases from internal medicine, endocrine, and infectious diseases. This event will be held on Zoom on October 31st from 1-2pm. Again, this is a good way to brush up on some topics or even learn about them a little prior to having the course. I hope to see you all there!
If you have an questions feel free to contact Aidan Samayoa @as20836691@sju.edu. 10/29
Headshot Event Interest Form
PLS and Rho Chi are looking to hold a Professional Headshot Event next semester. In order to plan this with the Career Center, we need to gauge the amount of students who would be interested. Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating in an opportunity for a FREE headshot during the Spring 2025 semester!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebecca Lucas (rl20833984@sju.edu) or Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@sju.edu). 10/29
Panelist Event For P4 Students Interested In Attending Midyear!
Are you planning to attend the ASHP Midyear Conference in December? Come to the faculty/resident panel event and learn about how to best prepare for the largest pharmacy conference! The panelists will share how to prepare for the events and residency showcases, do’s and don’ts, and suggestions to get the most out of the conference. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday 11/6/24 from 6 to 7 pm on Zoom. For those interested in fellowship, please follow the company-specific instructions regarding the Midyear conference. The event will be offered as a live meeting only. Click the link below to register by 11/5/24. P3 students are welcome to join if interested. Questions? Contact Training Beyond PharmD (tbpharmd@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Oh. 10/24
Panelists Needed! PLS Conference Panel
PLS will host a student panel featuring those who have attended pharmacy conferences, sharing their experiences and offering insights to help other students prepare for success at future conferences. Please sign up to be a panelist below! 10/21
Professional Opportunities
Interested in a Pediatric APPE Rotation? Calling all P3 Pharmacy Students
Dr. Bradford and Dr. Alm will be offering a pediatric APPE matrix experience for all interested P3 pharmacy students. APPE rotations offered include Acute Care General Pediatric Unit, Acute Care Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Research, and Pediatric Scholarship. Information regarding the specific rotations offered at which rotation block is included in the application. Interested students can apply via the application form. The application requires sending the completed application form to both Dr. Bradford and Dr. Alm by Friday, November 1st; your CV, and a 2 minute video explaining why you would like to complete a pediatric rotation. If you have any questions, please send them to Dr. Bradford and/or Dr. Alm. Thank you! Posted by Dr. Alm. 10/24
Penn Medicine - Research and Ambulatory Care APPEs Sign Up
Interested in completing an ambulatory care or research APPE at Penn Medicine with Drs. Munger and Zupec? Applications for both the ambulatory care and research APPE are now open! We encourage all interested students to apply. All responses and edits must be completed by November 5, 2024. Accepted applicants will be notified shortly thereafter. Want more info? Check out our flyers for both the ambulatory care and research APPE. For questions, email Dr. Zupec (jzupec@sju.edu) AND Dr. Munger (rmunger@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Munger. 10/24
Information Session: China 2025!
Join us for an information session on Tuesday, November 12th to discuss a planned two-week excursions trip to Nanjing China in July of 2025. Information session will include more details on programming, cost and application process. Trip will be partially funded by China Pharmaceutical University in Nanjing, China. Trip open to PharmD and BS PharmTox/PharmSci students. Room TBD. Posted by Dean Foote. 10/24
Dr. Pullinger & Dr. Haar's Internal Medicine APPE Rotation
Interested in completing an inpatient internal medicine (IM) rotation at Cooper University Hospital? Our rotation can prepare you well for residency and you will get experience rounding with a medical team who works together to treat a variety of disease states including infectious disease, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions among others! If interested, please complete the application by Friday, November 1st. Posted by Dr. Haar. 10/21
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