March 20, 2023

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Events and General Announcements

The Remington Clinical Competition! PCP-APhA and PPA will be hosting a jeopardy themed clinical competition, sponsored by Pyrls, on 3/30 from 1 to 3pm. The game will be played in teams of 3. First place team gets $50 gift card for each member, second and third place team gets $25 gift card for each member! We will also be raffling off 10 of $20 gift cards for anyone present at the event with a Pyrls account. We will also provide food and snacks at the event! If you have any questions feel free to email Jessica Dinh (jessica.dinh@sju.edu) or Jubin Saji (jubin.saji@sju.edu). Register for the competition with this link. Check out the flyer HERE. 3/20

PCP Student Council Meetings! Save the dates! PCP Student Council will be meeting Tuesday, March 21 at 6 pm in Griffith A. Our last meeting date has been changed to Thursday, April 27 at 6 pm in Griffith A. These meetings are open to all students so we hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact Rena Cuneo (rc20828550@sju.edu). Thank you! 3/20

DPhA Panelist Event 4/3!!!! Interested in learning more about different types of pharmacy? Come to our panelist event on Monday 4/3 at 7:30pm on Zoom to get the opportunity to hear from our speakers about industry, compounding, diabetes care and MORE!!! The zoom link will be posted in our Instagram bio @dpha_sju :) If you have any questions , please contact Lilly Appiah-(la20646917@sju.edu). 3/20

Interested in the pharmaceutical industry? Want to be a part of a growing organization? Then apply to be a part of DIA's Executive Board! Please click HERE to apply. Once you have filled out the application, please email it to Peter Attia (pa20649013@sju.edu). Applications are due by the end of the day on Sunday, April 2. Please make a copy of the document before writing your information in it. If you have any questions, please contact Peter Attia. 3/20

If you are interested in learning more about residencies and the application process then this event is perfect for you! Come hear from current P4 students who recently matched with a residency program. Fill out this google form HERE by 4/1/23 if you are interested! Any questions contact Luz at lr20828151@sju.edu. 3/20

Looking for a fun way to destress as we return back into spring semester? Look no further! SCCP will be hosting a Jeopardy game night on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND from 5:30-6:30PM in STC 145. The trivia night will follow a Jeopardy-style game focusing on clinical and general pharmacy questions. Good luck and hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact Abdallah Elbready ae20635026@sju.edu. 3/20

Intern and Job Positions

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Events and General Announcements

Celebrate Women's History Month! Happy Women’s History Month! For the month of March, the DEI Task Force will be showcasing an influential woman in the field of pharmacy weekly. Our third piece is written by P4 Diana Walczyk, who chose to focus on Mary Munson Runge. Check it out HERE! Posted by Dr. Bradford. 3/16

Call for SHP Student Awards Applications! Calling all SHP students to submit for commencement awards! See our Awards Google Site here with a description of the criteria, and consider submitting an application! Submissions are due Tue 3/21 at 11:59 PM. Posted by Dr. Zupec. 3/16

Required Class Meetings for P1, P2 and P3 Pharmacy Students! Students should have gotten a google evite to attend their respective class meetings (4/4 at 2PM for P1, 4/11 at 2PM for P3 and 4/13 at 1PM for P2). Students are expected to attend. In the unusual situation that an excused absence is being requested - submit your request HERE. With the exception of illness, all requests must be made within TWO weeks of the scheduled meeting. Posted by Dean Foote. 3/13

CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students Application Open! The CVS Health Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students will be awarded to five outstanding underrepresented minority (URM) students enrolled in the pharmacy program. Click HERE for more information about who qualifies. Completed applications are due by June 1, 2023. Information on the scholarship is HERE. Deadline Note this scholarship is DIFFERENT than the CVS scholarships posted on the PCP student google site. Posted by Dean Foote. 3/13

Clinical Diversity Speaker Panel! UMR, SNPhA, and BSU are happy to announce their clinical diversity speaker panel on Wednesday, April 5th from 6-8PM at STC 145. The speakers are Brandon Garcia, Hajar Mokhlis, Fidelia Bernice, and Taylor Jones. There will be raffle, prizes, and food! The goal of this panel is to talk about health literacy and representation in healthcare. RSVP is required to attend at this link and we will be accepting the first 50 RSVPs by March 29th. Contact Marziya Khan, mk20637233@sju.edu, for any questions. Check out the flyer HERE! 3/13

💊📘PCPediatrics will be hosting the Children’s Book Presentation on Thursday 3/23 at 1pm in PTC!📘💊 A PCP alumni, Demetra Tsapepas, and colleagues will be coming to campus to speak about the pediatric pharmacy books they created and published! Please help us welcome her! Additionally, pizza will be provided. Please reach out to Caitlyn Dill at CD20649718@sju.edu with any questions Check out the flyer HERE! 3/13

Volunteer Opportunity: Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference! Come and get an oncology experience at a Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference in Philadelphia. Volunteers are needed April 28th, April 29th, and April 30th. During this event, volunteers will greet attendees, assist with phone applications used during the event, and give out gifts (bras) to attendees. We are looking for 7 more volunteers, please sign up here on this google form where more information is included. Contact: Kanayo Akosa, ka20636876@sju.edu. 3/13

Intern and Job Positions

Penn Medicine Pharmacy internship opportunities! Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has exciting opportunity for inpatient pharmacy internship for pharmacy students. Under the direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists, the Pharmacy Intern is responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks: assisting in the preparing and filling of medication orders and medication carts; compounding sterile and non-sterile preparation; distributing medication to patients; performing nursing unit QA inspections; maintaining stock levels in all areas of the hospital and running various automations including dispensing robots. Staffing requirements are every other weekend and 2 weekday evening shifts monthly. Interested candidates can apply to the link HERE. Posted by Dr. Greene. 3/16

Paoli Hospital Pharmacy Intern Recruitment 2023! Paoli Hospital has openings for Pharmacy Students! Check out more information HERE! Posted by Dr. Greene. 3/16

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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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