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April 10, 2025
Events and General Announcements
Volunteer for DEA Drug Take Back Day!
Looking for a volunteering opportunity? DEA Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26th 10am-2pm. Join Operation OTC to promote safe medication disposal to the community by signing up through the link. Collection sites will be on both UCity and HH campuses, and you may stay for as long (or as short) as you want. This opportunity is open to all students. Feel free to reach out to Colleen Chung (cc20838450@sju.edu) with any questions. 04/10
SNPhA Announcement: DREAM Expo – Inspiring Future Healthcare Leaders!
📢 Calling all Pharmacy Students (U1s and U2s included)!
We are thrilled to announce that DREAM Expo 2025, hosted by Health Educated, Inc. In partnership with Philly Student Doctors (PSD) and the Saint Joseph’s University SNPhA Chapter is returning—bigger and better than ever! Join us in making a difference at the DREAM Expo, an incredible opportunity to inspire middle school students to explore careers in healthcare by volunteering! This event focuses on underrepresented minorities, helping bridge the representation gap in the medical field.
🗓 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Joseph’s University, University City Campus
📌 Address: 730 S 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
🚍 Free transportation available from Chester, PA, Wilmington, DE, and Camden, NJ!
Event Highlights:
✨ Healthcare provider meet & greet
✨ Youth workshops with college students
✨ Interactive sessions for parents/guardians
✨ Dance party, games, and prizes
✨ Breakfast and lunch provided
Let’s show up and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals! 🙌 04/03
SNPhA Elections!
📣 SNPhA 2025–2026 Elections Are Here! 📣
Ready to make a difference in your community and be a voice for change while advancing your career in Pharmacy? Applications for the 2025–2026 SNPhA Executive Board are now open! Whether you're passionate about public health, industry, residency, leadership, advocacy, or uplifting your peers—this is your chance to step up.
🗳 Election Date: April 24
📝 Applications Due: April 20 – Apply now!
📍 Make an impact through service, leadership, and unity.
SNPhA has already made waves—raising over $2500, hosting a 100+ student conference, leading health screenings, and helping launch the DREAM EXPO. Now it’s your turn to help shape the future. 04/10
IPSOR Elections are officially open!
ISPOR is looking for candidates for our next eboard! We are focused on health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), blending the best of both business and patient care. If you are in the dual MBA program, interested in industry/fellowship, or just want to help in sharing how health economics impacts our patients, this is the club for you! Positions are open to any PCP students. Reach out to Hannah Pulliam (hp20835747@sju.edu) with any questions. 04/10
Intern & Job Opportunities
Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital - Student Pharmacist Job Openings!
Penn Medicine Doylestown Hospital has 3 open student pharmacist (technician) positions! This is yet another great opportunity for student pharmacists to gain hands-on experience in health systems pharmacy. A student position is considered a casual position with an every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) commitment, along with 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday. Picking up extra shifts during school breaks is also welcomed and encouraged. Click the button below. Search for "pharmacy" and apply to one of the "Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Casual" positions. Posted by Dean Foote. 4/7
Events and General Announcements
Free ACLS Certification and IPE Opportunities - Join PHP547 Critical Care Therapeutics Today!
Incoming P3 students, we are currently enrolling students in PHP547 Critical Care Therapeutics for Fall 2024. This 2-hour elective course, open to all P3 students, will introduce you to management of critically ill patients. As special opportunities, students enrolled in PHP547 will complete free American Heart Association ACLS certification (~$300 value, funded by a PCP faculty grant) and interprofessional critical care emergency simulations. The certification and simulations are interprofessional and hosted with medical and nursing students from the University of Pennsylvania. This course will be especially useful for students interested in further differentiating themselves for their pursuit of residency training with an advanced certification. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. Look forward to saving lives with you! Please contact Dr. Stacy Pasciolla (spasciolla@sju.edu) or Dr. Angela Bingham (abingham@sju.edu) if you have questions or any issues with registration. Posted by Dr. Pasciolla. 4/7
APhA - Lunch and Learn with CVS
APhA is having a Lunch and Learn event with CVS on April 10th from 1:30-2:30 pm in room 337 in STC. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different opportunities CVS offers for its students such as residency, fellowships and post graduation positions. CVS will also be providing hoagies for this event. Please RSVP using the barcode on the flyer before April 7th at 11:59 pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the retail setting as well as fellowships/residency opportunities. For any questions, contact Khushboo Patel (kp20834822@sju.edu). 04/03
UMR E-Board Applications
Elections for the 2025-2026 Executive Board are here! If you're passionate about leadership and want to contribute to UMR’s mission, now is your chance to apply. Please complete the application thoroughly to be considered for a position. Application Deadline: April 18th, 2025 at 11:59 PM
For any questions or additional information, please reach out to Valory Smith (vs20834345@sju.edu) or Jesslin Jose (jj20834249@sju.edu).
Pie-LS
Support PLS by coming out to pie Eboard members on Thursday, 4/10 from 1-3 PM outside of STC! 1 pie will be $3 and 2 pies will be $5. Toppings are an extra $1. Hope to see you there :)
PCP-SSHP Executive Board Elections
It is time for SSHP Executive Board elections! SSHP is a great organization to get involved with if you are interested in clinical pharmacy and/or plan on pursuing a residency after school. All positions provide the opportunity to learn more and perfect your leadership skills. Fill out the google form to apply, DUE Sunday 4/13!!
The attached document lists the roles and responsibilities of each E-Board role. If you have any position related questions, feel free to contact the current member who holds that position (listed on the roles and responsibilities document). All other questions can be directed to Rachel Chan (rc20834387@sju.edu). 03/27
SCCP Executive Board Elections: Now Accepting Applications!
The Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) executive board applications for elections are now open! It's a great opportunity to network with clinical pharmacists, faculty, and gain experience in clinical pharmacy. See the link and flyer below. Applications are due on Sunday, April 26th by 11:59 PM. We look forward to welcoming your applications! Questions? Contact Somyia Elbready (selbready@sju.edu). 3/24
Intern & Job Opportunities
Lehigh Valley Health Network (Cedar Crest) is Hiring Pharmacy Interns!
Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA is looking to fill THREE Pharmacy Intern positions! There is a year round every third weekend requirement. Click the button below to learn more information and to access the application. Posted by Dean Foote. 04/03
LVH-Schuylkill now hiring pharmacy interns
Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill in Pottsville, PA is now hiring a pharmacy intern! This is a great opportunity to build your resume and experience in hospital pharmacy. Apply today by clicking the button below. Posted by Dr. Green. 04/03
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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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