Spill The Pills! PCP News May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
Fundamental of the Week (FOW)
Events and General Announcements
Help Us Select a Teacher of the Year! We need your vote! Please help us select a "Teacher of the Year" for the PharmD program. Please submit your vote in this survey by Friday, May 5. Thank you, PCP Faculty Affairs Committee. Posted by Dr. Bingham. 5/1
May is AAPI Heritage Month! Learn more about the AAPI heritage and the history of this month HERE. PCP would like to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures represented in the PCP community! If you identify as a member of the AAPI community we'd love for you to share insightful information about these different cultures and respective impacts they have made in medicine/science today! If you would like to share a story about a role model in medicine/science or how your culture has impacted you in your choice of profession, click here to share. Posted by Dr. Thomas. 5/1
Did you know about Hawk Hub? HawkHub, is our campus pantry serving students, faculty and staff dealing with basic needs and food insecurity. HawkHub has a presence on both UC and HH campus. More information can be found HERE. A link to HawkHub is also at the top of each STP and on the PCP Student Google site. Posted by Dean Foote. 5/1
Intern and Job Positions
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Events and General Announcements
SNPhA EBoard Elections 2023-2024 are NOW OPEN! If you are interested in applying click HERE! The application deadline is May 2nd, 2023 at 11:59pm. If you are interested in gaining leadership and networking opportunities please apply. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated students whose goals correlate to our overall mission. The mission of Student National Pharmaceutical Association is to coordinate programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of minority communities. We are an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about the profession of pharmacy, healthcare issues, and the poor minority representation in these areas. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Alexis Kingcade (ak20829919@sju.edu). 4/27
ISPOR Elections! The executive board of the Saint Joseph's University ISPOR is responsible for organizing events, activities, and initiatives that promote the understanding and application of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research among students. There are nine open positions including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and more. All applications are due by May 3rd and the results will be announced the week of May 8th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jojo Jacob @jj20642908@sju.edu. Click HERE to apply! 4/24
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 in the US who have been accepted into a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program for the 2023-2024 (next) academic year OR were enrolled in their first (P1) year of the professional phase of the PharmD degree program during the 2022-2023 (current) academic year. For more information, click HERE. Posted by Dr. Waite. 4/24
Intern and Job Positions
ASTON PHARMACY is HIRING! Aston Pharmacy Home Health Center is hiring for an intern position to work one evening during the week 4p-7p and every Saturday 9a-3p. Aston is a CPESN Pharmacy that provides patient care services and does compounding. Additionally they have medical equipment and do some long-term care services. It is a great experience for a motivated student! See See the Flyer for details. Contact: Maria McNeill, RPh, MD mpmcneill@aphhc.net. Posted by Prof. Thomson. 4/24
Opening at St.Francis Hospital_Wilmington DE (Pharmacy Interns) Click HERE for more information. Pharmacy Tech or Student - PRN - Saint Francis Hospital job in Wilmington, Delaware, 19805. Posted by Dr. Greene. 4/24
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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