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November 7, 2024
This week's FOW was written by Kayla Nueva, PharmD Candidate 2025. Check it out HERE!
Events and General Announcements
Operation SUD - Generation Rx BINGO!!
Come join Operation SUD - Generation Rx this Friday November 8th from 12:30-1:30 in STC 137 for themed BINGO! Prizes include squishmallows, lego sets, & an owala bottle! Any questions, contact Isabella Granieri: isabella.granieri@sju.edu & follow our instagram for updates @pcpgenerationrx 11/7
Do you like reading?
Drs. Bradford and Scaletta are offering a Pharmacy Book Club elective this spring semester! The class will meet every Tuesday 3-5 PM. We will read and discuss four different books over the course of the semester: Needles by Andie Dominick, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, and The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness by Lori Schiller and Amanda Bennett. The class is open to ALL pharmacy students! Register now by searching the subject of Pharmacy Practice and course number of 370! Please reach out to Drs. Bradford (cbradford@sju.edu) and Scaletta (ascaletta@sju.edu) with any questions. Posted by Dr. Bradford. 11/7
First Generation College Students! Special event at Hawk Hill on 11/13 - register by 11/8!
Connect with other first-generation students at SJU and explore post-graduate options along with resources to help you meet your goals! Wednesday, November 13 at 3:20pm at Campion South Banquet Hall. Register using the QR in the flyer by November 8! Posted by Dr. Waite. 11/7
RSVP for Networking Night
IPhO is hosting a Networking Panel as part of our Internship Series! This is a great opportunity to network and ask questions to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry! Plus, dinner will be provided! Please RSVP for this event by Friday, November 15th! Click the button below to RSVP for the event. Contact Riya Patel: rp20834345@sju.edu for any questions! 11/7
Professional Opportunities
Research and Academia APPEs with Faculty
Attention P3 students: Are you interested in completing a research or academia APPE with a faculty member next year? If interested, please contact these faculty as soon as possible. Faculty members with remaining research or academia APPEs have provided information about their learning experiences below. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 11/7
Events and General Announcements
Bake Sale!
Operation OTC will be having a bake sale on Tuesday 11/12 from 1-3 in IPEX on the second floor. Stop by for a quick snack after class or after lunch! 11/4
Register for the ASHP Nov. 19 Residency Preparation Roundtable! *date change*
The ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum and New Practitioners Forum are excited to invite you to a virtual roundtable designed to support you on your residency journey! Join us on Nov. 19 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. 11/4
Zoom Seminar - "Evaluating an Employment Offer" on November 21st at 7 PM.
Ryan Hicks and Shane Witt from the The Hicks Team is providing a free zoom seminar on evaluating an employment offer. Shane Witt has presented in PRX 520 previously and this presentation will be additional information. Open to all students but most relevant to graduating PharmD, PharmTox and PharmSci PCP students. Posted by Dean Foote. 11/4
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 869 5164 3642
Passcode: 073214
PCP at Hawk Hill x CVS Lunch & Learn
Join PCP at Hawk Hill and CVS over lunch to learn about career opportunities within the company. Niraj Brahmbhatt, a PCP alumni and current CVS District Leader, will be speak about his experiences and the possible career paths available. Pizza will be provided! Reach out to Carly Robinson (carly.robinson@sju.edu) with any questions. Register at this link. 11/4
P1-P3 students: Attire for Pharmacy Assessments (per the PCP Assessment Policy)
As the weather gets colder, we are all wearing clothing layers to keep warm. Please note that the PCP Assessment Policy lists prohibited items of clothing during assessments, which includes outerwear such as hoodies, coats, hats and baseball caps. These items should be removed before the exam starts and placed in the storage area designated by the assessment administrator. So when selecting your exam attire, please ensure that you account for removing outerwear like jackets, zip sweatshirts, hoodies, etc in the classroom. We want you to do well on the assessment while still remaining comfortable! See pages 34-35 of the PCP Student Handbook for more information. Posted on behalf of the PCP Assessment Policy. 11/4
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month!
November is Native American Heritage Month. PCP would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our rich cultural diversity, and the diversity of the patients we serve! Click here to learn more about the history of the Month, as well as the people it celebrates, find events within Philadelphia, and read the university's land acknowledgement.
Interested in learning more about a career serving American Indian and Alaskan Native patients? Check out the Indian Health Service Virtual Career Fair on Thursday Nov. 7, 2024 from 4 - 7 PM! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 11/4
China 2025. Join us for an information session on November 12th!
Join us for an information session on Tuesday, November 12th from 2-3 PM in IPEX 307 to discuss a planned two-week excursions trip to Nanjing China in July/August 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. Posted by Dean Foote. 11/4
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
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
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
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