September 15, 2022

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Today starts Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15/22 to 10/15/22)! Did you know September 15 is the start of Hispanic Heritage month? Why does Hispanic Heritage month start in the middle of the month? “The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.” (learn more HERE) 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 a fun fact about your heritage that we can share with everyone who reads STP. Click HERE to share your story! Posted by Dr. Thomas. 9/15

IPhO General Body Meeting! IPhO is holding a general body meeting next Tuesday September 20th @ 2pm STC 145! For those interested in the pharmaceutical industry this is a great opportunity to be involved and learn more. Anyone is welcome to join the meeting, membership is not necessary. We will be selling IPhO white coat pins for $5 each at the meeting. There will also be dominos pizza for those who attend! If you have any questions please contact Siham Naseer @ sn20647419@sju.edu. Check the flyer out HERE! 9/15

PLS X Rho Chi Internship Panel - 09/19! Interested in pursuing a summer internship? Join us on Monday, September 19th @ 6:30pm via zoom to learn more about pharmacy internships from P3 students! Students will talk about their experiences, share advice for applying and answer any questions. The panel includes students who participated in programs at Johns Hopkins, Merck, Eli Lilly and more. This is a great way to gain a greater insight on hospital, industry and retail internship opportunities. Please register HERE. Reach out to Caitlyn Dill at CD20649718@sju.edu with any questions. 9/15

P2's and P3's. Financial Aid Presentation next Friday at 12:30! Ms. Pam Ramanathan will present her annual financial aid presentation on Friday 12/23 at 12:30 PM on Zoom. She normally gives this presentation during class meetings but we didn't have time this year. Although encouraged, attendance at this presentation is NOT REQUIRED. The session will be recorded and made available at a later time. The zoom link can be found HERE. Posted by Dean Foote. 9/15

P1 students - leadership opportunity! Are you a current P1 student interested in learning more about the PharmD accreditation process and looking for a leadership opportunity? The PharmD program will be undergoing an accreditation site visit in April 2023 and Dr. Bowen is chairing the self-study as we prepare for the visit. We are looking for a P1 student to serve as the “Accreditation Student Liaison”. The student will be working with Dr. Bowen and the current P3 and P4 liaisons to keep PharmD students updated and involved in the self-study process, and prepare for the site visit. This position will be active through Spring 2023. Please reach out to Dr. Bowen if you have any questions (jbowen@sju.edu). If interested, please email Dr. Bowen your CV and an explanation (~1 paragraph) of why you are interested in this position by Thurs 9/22. Posted by Dr. Bowen. 9/15

Class of 2023: Post-Graduate Fellowship Opportunity in Health Economics and Outcomes Research! Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, is seeking motivated individuals to apply for their two-year fellowship. BSWH is proud to offer this program, in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin (Dr. Waite's alma mater!), for the 2023-2025 cycle. This is an excellent opportunity for student pharmacists interested in a career in managed care, pharmaceutical industry, consulting, and academia. Find out more information at this LINK and reach out with any questions to Dr. Tiffany Kuo at Tiffany.Kuo@BSWHealth.org. Posted by Dean Waite. 9/15

ASCP Fall Prevention 9/22! ASCP presents Fall Prevention! The purpose of this event is to spread awareness about preventing falls in the older population. Stop by the Quad on Thursday, September 22nd from 1-3 pm to learn more, play trivia, and win prizes! Reach out to Caitlyn Dill at CD20649718@SJU.EDU with any questions. Check out the flyer HERE! 9/15

APhA: Patient Roundtable Event 9/20 at 6:00pm! Do you want to become more involved in one of the biggest pharmacy organizations on our campus? APhA is having a casual Patient Care Roundtable Event open to all pharmacy students U1-P4 on 9/20 at 6PM (Wilson 205). Come talk to our Patient Care Coordinators about your interests and how you can become involved too. Or come with your friends to wind down after a long day of classes! Questions? Contact Jessica Dinh at jd20650767@sju.edu. Want to sign up now? Scan the QR code HERE! 9/15

Family or Friend Can't get to PCP White Coat? We have an answer! The PCP White Coat Ceremony (September 24th at 10 AM) can be watched live HERE! So even if you can't be there - you can be there! Posted by Dean Foote. 9/15

Sign up for !!!"Walk to End Alzheimer's"!!! Do you know someone with Alzheimer's disease? We are have an exciting event coming up on November 12th (Saturday) @9AM located at Citizens Bank Park! Come out to support Alzheimer's disease and raise awareness!! If interested please click HERE and click "Join my team" for the walk. The team name is ASCP PCP. Feel free to follow us on Instagram @ascp_sju for updates! Please contact Jessica Zheng(jz20642026@sju.edu) for more information or any questions. 9/15

Interprofessional Education Opportunity for P3 and P4 Students!!! We are very excited to announce the return of the in-person “PennDemic” event this October! Applications are due October 3rd! Click HERE for details about the event. No experience necessary- P3 and P4 are welcomed for this opportunity! This year SJU will host the event on their campus in University City! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions! Details can be found below! For more information and to apply please follow this LINK! Posted by Dr. Quinn. 9/15

Continuing Announcements

PSHP Virtual Residency and Fellowship Showcase! Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP) is excited to announce this year's VIRTUAL Residency and Fellowship Showcase. The Delaware Valley and Western Chapters are combining to host this two-evening event. It will be held on October 25th and 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Attendance is free. Register HERE!

PCP Student Council Meetings! Thank you to everyone who applied to join PCP Student Council this year! We can't wait to get everything started! All meetings will be held at 2 pm in PTC 140 and the schedule is as follows: Tuesday, September 20th, Tuesday, October 18th, and Tuesday, November 15th. All meetings are mandatory for student council members, but anyone is invited to attend with any questions or concerns! Please reach out to Rena Cuneo (rc20828550@sju.edu) if you are unable to attend or have any questions! Thank you! Posted by Rena Cuneo: rc20828550@sju.edu. 9/12

P3's! Deadline to sign up for a free state membership is extended till tomorrow at 9 AM! Thanks to the generous contributions of PCP alumni and friends, P3 pharmacy students are eligible for membership in one state pharmacy organization (PPA, NJPHA or PSSNY). P3's should respond to this survey by Tuesday September 13 at 9 AM. Posted by Dean Foote. 9/12

National Patient Counseling Competition (NPCC)! Interested in further developing your pharmacy career? Think you have what it takes to counsel patients on a prescription? Want to compete for a free trip to APhA’s annual conference in 2023 to represent PCP? APhA-ASP will be holding its annual National Patient Counseling Competition through Zoom! Pharmacy students (P1-P4) can register to compete in the first round on either October 18 @ 6pm or October 20 @ 6pm to showcase their communication skills and compete for a spot in the final round in November. Click HERE to sign up! Click HERE to view the flyer! Please contact Shikha Patel (sp20832653@sju.edu) with any questions or for more information. 9/12

Calling All Delaware Residents!! Are you from Delaware and want to pursue a career in pharmacy? Delaware Pharmacists Association (DPhA) is the right place for you!!! Follow us on Instagram at dpha_sju and if you have any questions please contact Lilly Appiah for more information (la20646917@sju.edu). 9/8

Pharmacy student openings at Pentec Health, Inc! There are openings for pharmacy students at Pentec Health. Anyone interested can apply HERE. This is a wonderful opportunity. Posted by Dr. Greene. 9/8

Interns Wanted at Sunray Drugs! Sunray Drugs is looking to hire two interns for their West Philly stores. Interns will primarily work weekend shifts, but may pick up other hours where available. Interested students should contact owner Marc Tancredi at sunraydrugs@gmail.com. Posted by Dr. Harris. 9/8

PCPediatrics FIRST GBM!! (09/15 Thurs) COME GRAB SOME PIZZA at our first GBM at the STC auditorium from 1-2 PM!! Everyone is welcome to learn more about PCPediatrics and our exciting upcoming events this semester. If you are interested in pediatrics and looking for a professional PCP organization to join, this is a great one to get involved with. Please see the flyer attached HERE. We'll see you there!! 9/8

Calling all Students interested in the Pharmaceutical Industry! Want to learn more about what the pharmaceutical industry has to offer? Are you considering an internship or fellowship? Then you should join Drug Information Association (DIA)! DIA helps students tap into the pharmaceutical industry through educational sessions, workshops, networking roundtables and industry panels. Our events are focused on helping students build their professional networks and sharpen their professional skills. Please click HERE to sign up for our email list to receive important notifications! If you have any questions please contact Peter Attia (pa20649013@sju.edu). P.S. keep an eye out for our general body meeting to learn more information! 9/6

Main Line Health- Career Opportunities for Pharmacy Students! There are exciting opportunities for per diem, pharmacy technician roles with Main Line Health. They have openings in the following locations. Lankenau Medical Center Bryn Mawr Hospital Riddle Hospital Paoli Hospital The requirements for the role are typically every other weekend (varied shifts) as well as the ability to work during the weekday. The students class schedule will be taken into consideration when scheduling shifts. Please include a resume with the application. Posted by Dr. Greene. 9/6​

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