The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at St. John’s
University looks forward to the opportunity to salute Pharmacists
throughout the country through its observance of American
Pharmacists Month. According to the American Pharmacists
Association, the objectives for this month-long observance
include:
American Pharmacists Month
Objectives
- To recognize the vital contributions made by pharmacists to
health care in the United States
- To enhance the image of pharmacists as the medication experts
and an integral part of the health care team, not just dispensers
of medication
- To educate the public, policy makers, pharmacists, and other
health care professionals about the key role played by pharmacists
in reducing overall health care costs by improved medication use
and advanced patient care
- To stress the importance of Knowing Your Medicine and Knowing
Your Pharmacist to ensure drug therapy is as safe and effective as
possible.
Events
The events planned by the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
help to fulfill those objectives in various and creative ways.
Pharmacy students are invited to participate in all activities to
which students are welcome.
October 1, 2010
The Annual Clinical Skills
Competition
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is having our Annual
Clinical Skills Competition on October 1, 2010. Come and have
some fun! The purpose of the Clinical Skills Competition is
to increase pharmacy students’ awareness of the importance of the
pharmacist’s role in direct patient care. 5th and 6th year students
may sign up by emailing Dr. Maisch at maischn@stjohns.edu until
September 29, 2010. There is a limit of 12 teams of 2
students/team. Once you sign up, you will receive a start
time and links to information that provides you with practice cases
and directions.
Winners will receive a trip (up to $1000) to compete in the
National Competition in Anaheim, CA at the 45th Annual ASHP Midyear
Clinical Meeting in December!
Time: Rolling start times
Location: Pharmacy Practice Lab
(St. Albert Hall Room 130).
If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Nicole
Maisch at extension #2477 or by email. You could win a trip to
Anaheim, CA (up to $1000) to compete in the National
Competition!
PIZZA will be served for dinner!
October 2, 2010
Gala for Post B.S. Doctor of Pharmacy
Alumni (Invitation only)
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: D’Angelo Hall
Ballroom
October 6, 2010
American Pharmacists Month Kick-Off
Luncheon
We'll be throwing a pizza party to celebrate the beginning of
American Pharmacists Month. All 5 pharmacy organizations (APhA-ASP,
LKS, PDC, PLS, and Rho Chi) will be there to talk a little bit
about their organizations, and we'll be making signs for Live from
New York! All Pharmacy students are welcome.
Time: 1:30-2:50 p.m.
Location: CVS Lounge, St. Albert's
Hall
RSVP: Our Facebook event or by
e-mail to aphastjohns@gmail.com
October 7, 2010
Live from New York
We'll be appearing on GMA with our white coats and homemade signs
to promote the profession of pharmacy. Metrocards will be provided
for free transportation. In the past, we've met celebrities like
Bobby Flay and Sherri Shepherd...who will you meet this year? Open
to Pharmacy students who have received their white coats.
Time: Leaving at approximately 3:30
a.m., will be back around 10:30 or 11 a.m.
Location: Good Morning America,
Times Square, NYC
RSVP: By e-mail to aphastjohns@gmail.com
October 13, 2010
Lunch with a Leader
Topic: “Health Care Reform”
Speaker: John M. Coster, Ph.D., R.Ph. Senior Vice President,
Government Affairs and Public Policy, NCPA
Time: 1:30-2:50 p.m.
Location: HERC (St. Augustine Hall,
B40)
Open to all Pharmacy students
Lunch is provided
October 13, 2010
White Coat Convocation
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Marillac Auditorium
Who: 3rd Year Students/Family/
Friends
Speaker:
Eileen Lonergan
M.S. Pharmacy
Experiential Programs
Coordinator
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John’s University
October 25, 2010
Annual Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship
Showcase
St. John's University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is
committed to educating our students about postgraduate training
opportunities. In order to expose our students to the many
available programs in the Northeast this showcase is being
held.
Place: Taffner Field House,
Recreation Area
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
October 25, 2010
Fellowship/Midyear Talk
Dr. Deanna Scinto (a 2009 STJ graduate) and Dr. Sara Beth Hahn,
both second-year fellows with Genzyme, will be coming to speak
about their experience with fellowships and to answer any questions
you may have. They will also be talking a bit about midyear and
giving some tips to get the job you want after graduation. It is
open to all Pharmacy Students.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: CVS Lounge
RSVP: By e-mail to aphastjohns@gmail.com.
All Pharmacy students are encouraged to attend.
October 26, 2010
College Research Day
The Purpose of this day is to provide the University Community with
the opportunity to view the research accomplishments of the
Faculty, students and administration of the College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences from the past year.
Location: St. Albert’s Hall-1st
Floor
Time: 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Open to the entire University community.