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February 5, 2024
Events and General Announcements
RSVP to the Founders' Day Celebration! Student edition!
Come and celebrate the founding of PCP! Thursday February 22nd, 1-:30 PM in the ARC MPR! RSVP's by February 11th are required! Click the button below to RSVP. Note this event is limited to PCP faculty, staff and students only. Sponsored by Walgreens. Posted by Dean Foote. 2/5
DVSHP Poster Presentation Night - Save the Date
DVSHP will be hosting a poster presentation night on May 14th 2024 at a TBD restaurant in Center City. Abstract submission details will come in the following weeks. Please contact Alexis Saladino, as20842503@sju.edu for any additional questions. 2/5
Professional Opportunities
Volunteers needed for BP Screenings!
In celebration of American Heart Month, the Healthcare Ministry will be hosting weekly BP screenings throughout the month of February at New Mt Olive Baptist Church in Wilmington, DE. DPHA is looking for volunteers to conduct BP screenings on February 11th and 25th from 11:30 to 1:30 PM. Please reach out to Dr. Motley, kmotley@sju.edu, or Alexis Saladino, as20842503@sju.edu if you have any interest or questions! 2/5
SJU Fellowships Office Looking for Applicants!
The SJU Fellowships Office is looking for undergraduate and graduate students to apply for several scholarship and fellowship opportunities related to research, service, leadership, and experiences abroad. The office is looking to include more BIPOC, first-generation, and Pell Grant-eligible applicants, but ALL interested students are encouraged to apply or reach out to the Office for more information. Posted by Dr. Garcia. 2/5
Events and General Announcements
PLS & PCP-SSHP Leaders In Pharmacy Kahoot Night!
How well do you know your professors and PCP alumni? Come and learn more about PCP's fantastic leaders, past and present, at Phi Lambda Sigma and PCP-SSHP's Leaders in Pharmacy Kahoot Night on Wednesday, February 7th at 6pm in STC 337! Snacks provided and winner will receive a bluetooth speaker and portable charger! Any questions reach out to Rebecca Lucas (rl20833984@sju.edu) or Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu)!
HSPAL Pharmacy Resident Speaker
Interested in learning about pharmacy residency opportunities in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)? SSHP is hosting a virtual information session at 6:00 pm on 2/19 with Atra Mouser, a current HSPAL resident from Houston Methodist Hospital. This is a great way to explore pharmacy administration and to learn more about career paths available after completing a HSPAL residency. Please refer to the flyer for the Zoom meeting information.
Please contact Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu) or Joey Ricchezza (jr10781590@sju.edu) with any questions. 2/1
PCPediatrics NICU Pharmacist Speaker Event
Join PCPediatrics for a ZOOM speaker event all about being a NICU pharmacist. Dr. Brooke Baker will be with us on Tuesday, 2/6 at 6 PM. We hope to see you there for this great opportunity! Reach out to Zach Scuderi (zs20829065@sju.edu) with any questions. ZOOM details are below:
Meeting ID: 946 9449 6290
Password: 896463. 2/1
PCP-SSHP The Leadership Series
Come join us for our Leadership Series events to be entered into a raffle! Members that attend these events will be entered into a raffle for each event (1 event = 1 raffle ticket). Raffle includes an owala bottle, blanket hoodie, pill plushie and more!
Leaders in Pharmacy Kahoot PCP-SSHP x PLS
February 7th at 6pm in STC 337
Play a Kahoot about leaders and leadership in pharmacy! 1st place winner will receive prizes.
HSPAL Pharmacy Resident Speaker
February 19th at 6pm on Zoom
Atra Mouser, PGY2 HSPAL resident from Houston Methodist Hospital. Join us virtually for an information session! This presentation will provide a look into pharmacy administration and leadership residency.
CV/Resume Workshop PCP-SSHP x PLS
February 27th from 4-6pm at LLC 101 and Zoom
Improve your LinkedIn, get interview preparation from Career Center and more from in-person tutors!
Upcoming Speaker Event and Community Service Opportunities TBD.
Stay tuned for updates and more events!
If you have any questions, reach out to Luz Rosario (lr20828151@sju.edu). 2/1
Operation Script Your Future presents Fill A Pill Box!
Want to learn more about ways to improve medication adherence? Come join us on February 15th in the STC Atrium from 1-3 PM to learn about using pill boxes as a way to be more adherent to medications! You’ll be able to fill up your own pill box with candies and other sweet treats based on a patient’s medication list and take the box home with you. Please reach out to Miranda Pan (mp20839054@sju.edu) or Catherine Lu (cl20839740@sju.edu) if you have any questions! 2/1
P3: Planning Your APPEs for a Career in Industry
Are you interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you want to optimize your non-industry APPEs to enhance your chances at obtaining a fellowship? Not sure whether you want to pursue industry or one of the many other career opportunities with your PharmD? On Monday, February 5th, Dr. Megha Gandhi, one of the second year fellows in PCP's Industry and Education Fellowship offered in conjunction with Incyte, will talk about how she approached her APPE year. Join us on Zoom from 6:30-7:30 PM on Monday, Feb 5th. 2/1
ASCP Presents Veterans Valentine's Day Card Making!
Come join us on February 8th from 1-2 p.m. in LLC 103 to support our veterans by making Valentine's Day cards! 1/29
Medical Spanish Club - 1st GBM!
Please join us for Medical Spanish Club's first general body meeting of the semester! It will be on Monday, February 5th, in LLC 103 at 5 PM. We will be going over our upcoming events, as well as a cardiovascular lesson for National Heart Month! Please contact Julia (jm20630101@sju.edu) with questions. Hope to see you there! 1/29
"Script Your Future - Nab the Non-Adherence!"
Please come to LLC 102 on 2/9 from 12:30-2:00 PM during SJU Common Hour to understand the core reasons for the non-adherence and decide on the best course of action to promote medication adherence among patients! This event is intended to help individuals recognize signs of non-adherence early on to make sure patients are adequately treated for their disease states and decrease the likelihood of complications due to non-adherence. P1s are also able to earn 2.5 pts of extra credit towards their PRX390 course if they attend and submit a reflection! 1/29
SNPhA Spring 2024 GBM!
SNPhA will be having their first spring GBM of this academic year on Thursday 02/08/24 from 2-3pm at STC 0237. All students welcomed to learn about future/upcoming events planned and how to get involved! Shake Shack will be provided! 1/29
P1-P4 Pharmacy Students! Special Scholarships Available
Several scholarships are available by application. Go to the "2024 PCP Scholarship" tab of the PCP Student Google Site. Each scholarship requires a short essay. The deadline to apply for any scholarship is February 15 at 5 PM. Students may apply for more than one scholarship but because scholarships are limited, the likelihood of one student receiving multiple scholarships is low. Posted by Dean Foote. 1/29
IPPE and APPE Lottery Labs Spring 2024
Hello Students! The attached schedule shows the dates and times for IPPE and APPE Lottery Labs where we will assist you in the experiential lottery and scheduling preparation process. Please be sure to bring your computer and please do not come to a lab session while you have a class session. Office of Experiential Programs. 1/29
Professional Opportunities
P2 Students - Be a Pre-req Ambassador!
Looking to add Leadership to your CV? We're looking for a few students who are willing to serve as Pre-req Ambassadors. Students reported the the Ambassadors were extremely helpful last year. Pre-req Ambassadors are P3 students who have a good understanding of how to get pre-reqs done. They help their peers by providing insight on how to complete pre-reqs, creating a strategy to complete pre-reqs on time, and serving as a source of information and motivation.
Sign up using the button by Fri, Feb 9. Posted by Dr. Motley. 2/1
CHOP Outpatient Pharmacy Employment opportunity
Hello Students! CHOP is are looking to hire part-time students at CHOP Outpatient pharmacy. Below is a link to apply. If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me through this email! escalab@chop.edu. Posted by Dr. Greene. 1/29
Volunteer Opportunity for All Students 02/03 - ICB Hispanic Health Promoter Event
The Institute of Clinical Bioethics is looking for pharmacy students to help with one of their Health Promoter Programs! This is a great opportunity to join an extensive network of healthcare providers and professionals who provide FREE health screening and medical supplies in many underserved communities. Pharmacy student responsibility: medicine reconciliation and counseling alongside medical residents. This provides a great opportunity to practice counseling, conduct medication reconciliation, and accumulate volunteering hours! Please complete this Google form if you are interested! Questions? Please reach out to Prenin George (pg20834099@sju.edu). 1/29
IPhO Philadelphia Chapter Conference
The 2nd annual Philadelphia Chapter conference by IPhO is on March 17th from 9am-3pm on the IPEX 3rd floor. Join us for a day full of discussions, networking, and professional development! Take advantage of the early bid registration, available until Feb 2nd, for discounted rates. The final deadline for the conference registration is March 10th, and PCP will reimburse $20. Don’t miss out! If you have any questions, please reach out to Simran Dodhia (sd20842512@sju.edu). 1/29
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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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