Spring 2024
Membership Application
Hi everyone! Our membership application for Spring Quarter is now closed. Each member must fill this out yearly, as well as pay the membership fee. If you have already filled out the membership application in the Fall or Winter quarter and paid your dues, you do not need to do it again!
Active Membership Requirements
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To be an active member:
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Attend 4 GMs in the fall or 5 GMs in the winter/spring
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Attend 1 social (GM, mentorship event)
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Have 1 volunteer point:
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Volunteering at an in-person fundraiser or flyering → officer at site keeps track of attendance
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Sharing a fundraiser over social media, attend event publicized by PPS, other volunteer opportunities offered throughout the year → email screenshot of proof to secretary email
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If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to our secretary, Arielle.
PPS Discord
This year, PPS created its own Discord server!! We highly recommend you joining so you can stay up to date with our announcements and events, as well as have an easy way to contact us whenever. We will also be having committees and mentorship over Discord as well. This will be replacing our Facebook group page that we usually have for each year. Here is the link: https://discord.gg/ga8AJ4PJmM!
Shared Class Schedule
The PPS Shared Class Schedule has been updated to include a new sheet for Fall 2023! Feel free to add your class schedule to the spreadsheet and see who else is in your classes. This is a great resource if you ever want to find a study buddy, need help on homework, missed a class and need notes, or if you just have any question regarding it!
Checking Attendance
You can check your attendance points by clicking this link. If you have any questions or concerns, please email uclapps.secretary@gmail.com
Meetings/Events
Week 3 GM - PharmCAS Workshop & Application Tips + Social
This week, we will be having a workshop dedicated to PharmCAS and the pharmacy school application process plus a mini social on Thursday from 6-7pm in the Ackerman Viewpoint Rooms A and B! This is a great chance to learn how to navigate the application portal and how to submit a strong application! Hope to see you there!
Tote Bag Order Form
Order your PPS tote bag now! Each bag will be $10 and we will bring the bags to the following GM. Payment options listed in the Google Form found here.
Job & volunteer
Pre-Pharmacy Summer Internship Opportunity at Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is offering an amazing summer internship opportunity to assist pre-pharmacy students who are underrepresented among pharmacists in the US! This includes students of Latinx, African American, and Indigenous backgrounds. Students will be hired for 1 or 2 summers and paid to work up to 40 hours/week for 8 weeks each summer at one of their Southern California medical centers. Students have the opportunity learn about all aspects of pharmacy: outpatient, hospital, and clinical/ambulatory care. Click on the link to learn more about the program and details on how to apply. If interested, please email Arthur Dominguez, PharmD by February 1.
Allure Pharmacy
Allure Pharmacy, an independent family owned pharmacy located in Brentwood (a few minutes away from UCLA campus) is looking for full or part-time pharmacy technicians. They have had previous UCLA pre-pharmacy students who have tech licenses work with them for a period of time to gain experience while getting paid prior to applying for pharmacy programs. If you are interested, please email your resume to this sales@compuprintla.com.
MemorialCare Long Beach
Medical Center
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is looking for anyone interested in a Per Diem Pharmacy Tech Position at the local community hospital. Please note that applicants must have a valid California Pharmacy Technician License. Resumes or any questions should be sent to Tu Tran, Pharm. D. via email (ttran11@memorialcare.org).
Please contact us via email or Discord for information on Veterans Home or Platinum Pharmacy volunteer opportunities!
News
Pharmacy Technician Course Discount
In order to be able to take the pharmacy technician exam (PTCE), applicants must complete a verified course or complete 500 hours as a pharmacy clerk. Unfortunately most of the courses are very expensive but one of the cheapest options is available here: RxTechExam. There are two options, a Gold Course priced at $199.99 and a Platinum Course at $249.99. We have partnered with this group to offer you $50 off of the Platinum Course ONLY with this code: uclarx. Access to the materials is allowed for 90 days, although you can purchase extensions. Both of these courses will qualify you to take the PTCE with certification valid in most states. This course is more convenient as you are not required to work any hours before taking the exam and becoming certified.
UCSF Admissions Information
For more information about UCSF’s PharmD program, you can reach out to Mr. Joel Gonzeles, the Admissions Director at the UCSF School of Pharmacy, and Ms. Lauren Anderson, their Outreach and Recruitment Director. If you missed our Week 7 General Meeting, you can also catch their monthly informational sessions for more information about their three-year PharmD Program. More information including their emails and links are included below!
Joel - Joel.gonzales@ucsf.edu
Lauren - Lauren.Anderson@ucsf.edu
You can also reach out with any questions you may have here: https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/ask
For further information about the UCSF PharmD program, you can visit their website or email Lauren at the address below: https://pharmd.ucsf.edu
In addition to their website information, you can visit https://pharmd.ucsf.edu/admissions/infosessions with details about upcoming monthly information sessions and bi-monthly student panels.
USF Brochure
Hi everyone! To follow up our annual Networking Night, Kevin Sneed, the Founding Dean of USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy, and Ms. Gwen Chretien, the Director of Admissions, has more information about USF’s pharmacy program. While this program is in Florida, they offer advising appointments and online inquiries for those interested in their PharmD program. If you are interested in learning more about their PharmD program, please refer to the brochure and links below!
https://issuu.com/cynthiagreco-usf/docs/sptcop_2021_final?fr=sNWM5ZTQyMjM1OTc
https://usf.app.box.com/s/5vo10yvp5gmzgx27yrpblw7l64nkvcld
https://usf.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=ca33bc398335e0844461f3316&id=f472841647
https://health.usf.edu/pharmacy/admissions/advisor-appointments
UCSF’s Interprofessional Health Post-Baccalaureate Program
UCSF’s Interprofessional Health Post-Baccalaureate Program is a year-long program designed for those who feel they need a stronger academic foundation to be more competitive in applying to pharmacy school. It includes upper-division academic coursework, personalized support in application preparation, and constructive seminars aimed to strengthen your application to pharmacy schools. For more information and the application, please visit their website. The program runs from August 2022 - May 2023, and the application deadline is May 15, 2022.