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November 13, 2023
Events and General Announcements
Learn more during Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month!
Did you know that American Indian and Alaska Native patients have a rate of contracting tuberculosis that is greater than 8 times that of non-Hispanic Caucasians? This is just one of many health disparities that we as healthcare providers can work to help reduce and eliminate through education and action! Check out the post to the left to learn more about the gaps in healthcare for these patients.
Can't click on the post attachment to the left to view it? Click the button below! Posted by Dr. Garcia. 11/13
Professional Opportunities
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Events and General Announcements
Medical Spanish Club Meeting!
Medical Spanish Club will be holding our next meeting on Monday, 11/13 at 6:30 PM in LLC 102. We will be going over respiratory-related vocabulary, which will be helpful as current and future practitioners! We are always looking for new members, and no prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary! Please contact Julia (jm20630101@sju.edu) with questions. 11/9
Student travel reimbursement policy update
Please note the following clarification to the PCP student reimbursement travel policy "Unless otherwise approved by the PCP Dean’s office, only the following expenses will be reimbursed: Travel (air/train), meeting registration and hotel accommodations and only up to the total amount approved. All receipts must be in the student name. Do not split hotel accommodation or other expenses by paying each other." This means that all hotels bills must be split and put on individual student credit cards - all hotels will do this. The full travel policy can be found on the PCP Student Google site. Posted by Dean Foote. 11/9
November is Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month!
You can find more information about Native American Heritage at the button below. For 2023, The US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs has adopted the following theme: Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity. Please click here to access a list of resources with information about Native American & Alaska Native heritage in the United States and about the Lenape, the tribe that inhabited this region before European colonization (you’ll learn about the connection between the Lenape and names you'll know, like Kingsessing).
Throughout the month of November, members of the PCP DEI Task Force will work with members of the PCP community to create STP posts to celebrate Native American heritage and culture and to learn more about health disparities that exist in this population. Please send us suggestions for ideas of topics to explore in STP at the button below. Posted by Dr. Thomas. 11/6
PLS Conference Panel
Hear from students who have attended conferences throughout their 3 years about their experiences! Students who attend can learn more about working with the Dean's office, out of pocket expenses, and exploring new cities! Join us in LLC 103 from 1-2 PM on 11/16. Contact Colleen Huzinec ch20828195@sju.edu with any questions. 11/6
PCP Patagonias are Back!
PCP Student Council is running our Patagonia sale again!
The shop is only open until 11/22 so get your orders in! We recommend getting them shipped to school and we will be in touch via email and STP on how to pick them up here!
*Please do not add PharmD or any other credentials that you do not currently hold*
Any questions reach out to Sabhorak Horn sh20831047@sju.edu. 11/6
Event for P4 Students Interested in Attending Midyear!
Are you planning to attend the ASHP Midyear Conference in December? Come to the faculty/resident panel event and learn about how to best prepare for the largest pharmacy conference! The panelists will share how to prepare for the events and residency showcases, do's and don't, and suggestions to get the most out of the conference. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday 11/15 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. For those interested in fellowship, please follow the company-specific instructions regarding the Midyear conference. No prior registration is required. P3 students are welcome to join if interested. Questions? Contact Training Beyond PharmD (tbpharmd@sju.edu). Posted by Dr. Oh. 11/6
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 before November 15. Faculty members with remaining research or academia APPEs have provided information about their learning experiences at the buttons below. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 11/9
Geisinger Summer Internships for P2 Students
Geisinger is excited to announce the 2024 Pharmacy Summer Intern Program! Our Summer Intern Program provides Student Pharmacists an advanced educational experience with an emphasis on patient care, clinical therapeutics, disease state management, and pharmacy operations. We are seeking motivated students who are completing their second professional year with a strong interest in learning about hospital and clinical pharmacy practice.
Opportunities are available at: Geisinger Community Medical Center (Scranton, Pennsylvania) Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (Lewistown, Pennsylvania) Geisinger Medical Center (Danville, Pennsylvania) Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania).
Click the button below or the attachments to the left for more information. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 11/6
CVS is Hosting Virtual Interviews!
CVS is hosting virtual interviews for all P1-P4 Students
Tuesday, November 14th
Wednesday, November 15th
Thursday, November 16th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on all three days!
See flyer to the right or by clicking button below. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 11/6
Penn Medicine - Research and Ambulatory Care APPEs Available!
Interested in completing an ambulatory care or research APPE at Penn Medicine with Drs. Munger and Zupec? Applications for both the ambulatory care and research APPE are now open! We encourage all interested students to apply. All responses and edits must be completed by November 15, 2023. Accepted applicants will be notified shortly thereafter. Want more info? Check out our flyers for both the ambulatory care and research APPE. For questions, email Dr. Zupec (jzupec@sju.edu) AND Dr. Munger (rmunger@sju.edu).
Off-Campus Immunization Opportunity THIS WEEK - UPenn Campus!
If you are looking for an opportunity to give immunizations, Sunray Drugs is looking for student volunteers for this week!
Wednesday (11/8) from 11:30AM to 5:30PM
Thursday (11/9) from 11:30AM to 5:30PM
Friday (11/10) from 10PM to 4PM.
Even if you are only available for a couple of hours, please reach out to Dr. Jeon (mjeon@sju.edu) to volunteer! The immunization clinic will take place on UPenn campus. Volunteers will be expected to provide proof of PA Immunization License for Interns in order to give vaccines. Posted by Dr. Jeon. 11/6
All pharmacy students - Sunray Drugs is looking for volunteers to help immunize our community!
Are you still looking for community service hours? Or just an opportunity to gain more immunizing experience? Sunray Drugs on 52nd street is looking to set up a flu clinic table for student volunteers to come in and help educate and promote the flu vaccine and if the patients accept , you will be able to immunize! We are taking 3 student volunteers at a time. Minimum of 2 student immunizers for each time slot! Please reach out to jz20834849@sju.edu and mjeon@sju.edu if interested. We will send you a waiver form to sign. Please send your PA immunization license along with the waiver form to mjeon@sju.edu if you plan on volunteering. Thank you for your interest! - Jenny Zheng. 11/6
Health Equity Training for Pharmacy Students
What is AHEC Scholars?
The AHEC Scholars Program is a two-year program that provides a unique educational journey for students pursuing careers in healthcare. The program equips future healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in their careers through didactic learning and community-based experiences aimed at fostering empathy and cultural humility. We invite you to apply for this opportunity to become a healthcare leader who makes a real difference in the lives of patients and communities. Questions? Feel free to contact Christine Polit at cpolit@sepaahec.org. Posted by Dr. Motley. 11/6
Mission Statement
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.
Vision Statement
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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