Healthcare has emerged as one of today’s hottest political issues. That’s why our alumni are excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the health industry, right in our nation’s capital!

The Pharmacy track of our 32nd Annual Alumni Insider’s View… U.S. Capital Program, from Wednesday, October 17, through Friday, October 19, 2012, is an exciting opportunity available to students in the St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

This three-day event will feature the following opportunities:

  • Tour and presentation of Walgreen's Pharmacy of the Future.
  • Group sightseeing excursion of famous monuments in Washington, DC.
  • A visit to the headquarters of the National Community Pharmacist’s Association (NCPA) in Alexandria, VA that will be hosted by the NCPA, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS),and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Students will attend two panels, entitled “Opportunities in Pharmacy Association Management” and “Opportunities in Healthcare in the Washington, DC Area”.
  • Tour of the APhA’s headquarters followed by a panel discussion with its leadership.
  • Group tour of the U.S. Capitol building.
  • Student and Alumni Networking Reception at B. Smith’s Restaurant in Union Station.
  • A visit and lecture at the National Institute of Health
  • Tour of MedImmune LLC in Gaithersburg, MD, followed by a panel about career opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry.
     

Eligibility
All 5th and 6th year Pharm.D., senior toxicology, senior allied health professions and graduate students in the College are eligible to participate. Students will be selected by the Office of The Dean.

More Information
For more information please contact:

Gregory Ardison-Gardner
Development Coordinator
Office of Development
Suite B, University Center
Tel (718) 990-1992
ardisong@stjohns.edu