Fall 2024
Membership Application
Hi everyone! Our membership application for Fall Quarter is now closed. Each member must fill this out yearly, as well as pay the membership fee. If you filled out the membership application this Fall quarter and paid your dues, you do not need to do it again for this school year!
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
Linked at the bottom is our PPS Discord! We highly recommend you join 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 2024! 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
Add Me to the Newsletter!
Fill out this form to subscribe to the PPS Newsletter! The newsletter is sent out at the beginning of each week, and it includes announcements on GM topics, resources, and opportunities.
LinkTree
Visit our Linktree for the most up-to-date links and resources! Here you’ll find applications, request forms, attendance tracking, and more.
Meetings/Events
Week 7 GM - Speaker: Murad Dibbini -- USC
This week, we will have a guest speaker from USC on Thursday from 6-7pm in the Franz Hall Room 2258A! There, he will provide information about the application process for pharmacy school at USC. Hope to see you there!
Job & volunteer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Opportunity
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a leading biotechnology company with a vast portfolio, specializing in groung-breaking areas like infectious diseases, neurology, oncology, immunology, and more. If you are passionate about research, clinical and drug development, manufacturing, or business, this is your chance to join their team through exciting internship and co-op opportunities! Here, you will enjoy a paid opportunity, gain technical skills, learn from industry experts, and engage with Regeneron leadership. Visit their careers site (available in our LinkTree) to apply for the position that best matches your interests. Submit any questions to your campus ambassador, Keely Liu (keeleyhliu25@g.ucla.edu).
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