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ATTENTION PHARM SCI GRADUATING SENIORS!!! Please remember that graduation is NOT automatic; you must submit an Application for Graduation online in Student Access by the deadline stated for the quarter in which you expect to graduate. You can submit your graduation application at any time; however, please take note of the specific graduation application deadlines for PharmSci undergraduates:
GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINES Winter Graduation: Friday, December 12 Spring/Summer Graduation: Friday, February 7th Questions about graduation? Please check out the PharmSci website (http://pharmsci.uci.edu/undergraduate/Graduation.php) or email us at pharmsci@uci.edu
Newsletter internship Enjoyed the newsletters? Like to write, be involved, or to express your creativity? Then apply to become a Pharmaceutical Sciences Newsletter Intern!
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME? Work together with a counselor and other interns to create a monthly newsletter for your fellow pharm sci students. Interns will be required to sign up for PHRMSCI 198, a 1 unit, Pass/No Pass course. Visit our webpage to find examples of past newsletters: http://pharmsci.uci.edu/undergraduate/CurrentStudents.php
Join Now! Contact Geneva at lopezg@uci.edu
UPCOMING EVENT HOSTED BY PREPHARMACY SOCIETY
PRE SPECIAL SPEAKER: DR. JENNIFER ADAMS
A PHARM
ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS, ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS, AND MORE!
Pharmaceutical Sciences
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DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015 MORE DETAILS COMING UP SOON!
Mentorship Program
MEET DR. SAM
SCHRINER
Take the chance to learn about one of the Pharmaceutical Science’s researchers and lecturers. Q. Tell us a bit about your
educational background.
A. I have a Ph. D in Genetics. I went to College at the University of Nebraska
where I studied Biochemistry. For grad
school, I went to the University of
Washington for Genetics. I then did a
post-doc with Doug Wallace in mitochon-
drial research for a year and a half.
When he took a job at UCI, he brought the lab with him.
Q. What do you teach at UCI?
A. A few years ago at UCI, I began a
speech class when pharmacy schools
started to require it. I looked at dif-
ferent syllabi and took common themes to
form my class. For a final, students do
a science and medicine topic and present Then, I started working with Dr. Jafari, it as if they are giving a mini seminar. who discovered a plant that can extend For physiology lab, it is more computer
lifespan and slow aging. She wanted to
based. But I have mixed feelings about study its mechanism, so she was referred it because in order to get a good handle to Doug, who referred her to me. I began on physiology, you have to work with
working with her full time in 2007.
Q. What is your field of interest?
A. Mainly, it is anti-aging. The big
question is “Why do we age, and can we
actual animal organs. There are good ad-
vantages to computer-based labs though. Q. What kind of advice do you have
for students? do anything about it?” To me, I think we A. College is radically different from can. For example, a lobster can get high schol. You need to be responsible bigger and stronger as it gets older, so for yourself. Study a little over a long
clearly aging is something that doesn’t
have to happen. Calorie restriction is
something we have found that can slow
aging down. Things like cinnamon, rose
petals, and green tea can extend
time rather than cramming the night
before. Read the syllabus! For research,
talk to the professor. When you go into
an interview, be sure to know what the
research is about. Don’t come in clue cluelifespan. I look at the individual path- less. Once you get in, push yourself to ways and feed botanicals to flies and do something sufficient to be co-author
observe them. We want to identify the
active molecule. I don’t see a reason
for aging, from a biochemical point of
view.
on a paper. Come back with information
and data the profesor can put on a
paper.
PHA RMA CY EDI TIO N MYTH #1: THERE’S NOT MUCH I CAN DO AS A PHARMACIST BESIDES WORKING IN A COMMUNITY PHARMACY. FALSE! THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT THE PHARMACY FIELD IS THE VERSATILITY IN CAREER OPTIONS. HERE’S A SMALL SAMPLE: - CLINICAL, NUCLEAR, ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY, AMBULATORY, REGULATORY
MYTH #2: ALL PHARMAC ISTS DO IS DISPENSE DRUGS THOUGH THAT STILL REMAINS AN IMPORTAN T COMPONENET, USUALLY TECHNICIA NS ARE THE ONES FILLING PRESCRIP TIONS. PHARMACI STS PROVICE A SECOND SET OF EYES, ACTING AS GUARDIAN S FOR PATIENT SAFETY. THEY ENSURE DOCTORS ARE PRESCRIB ING MEDICATIONS CORRECTL Y, COUNSEL PATIENTS ON DIRECTION S AND DRUG-DRU G INTERACTI ONS, AND EVEN PROVIDE MYTH #3: I HAVE TO BE A SCIENCE MAJOR TO APPLY TO PHARMACY SCHOOL FALSE: AS LONG AS YOU FULFILL THE PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTITUTION YOU’RE APPLYING FOR, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A BIOLOGY/CHEM/OTHER SCIENCE MAJOR MYTH #4: PHARMACY SCHOOLS WON’T LOOK AT ME IF I DON’T DO RESEARCH. FALSE, WHAT PHARMACY SCHOOLS ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR IS THAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD AND THAT PHARMACY IS SOMETHING YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT. VOLUNTEER AT A HOSPITAL, WORK AS A TECHNICIAN, TAKE UP A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN A CAMPUS ORGANIZATION; ANYTHING THAT DISPLAYS THAT DEDICATION. RESEARCH IS NOT MANDATORY, BUT IF YOU DO DECIDE TO PURSUE IT, MAKE SURE IT’S SOMETHING YOU’RE INTERESTED IN AND GET INVOLVED!
MYTH #5: IF I TAKE TIME OFF AFTER GRADUATING, I’LL LOOK WEAK TO PHARMACY SCHOOLS FALSE! TAKING TIME OFF CAN MAKE YOU APPEAR EVEN MORE WELL-ROUNDED AS STUDENTS WITH MORE LIFE EXPERIENCE OFTEN WORK BETTER WITH PATIENTS. TAKE THE TIME TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH EXTRACURRICULARS OR VOLUNTEER WORK; HONE YOUR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS; AND TO BE YOUNG. MAKE YOUR BREAK MEANINGFUL AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO WAIT BEFORE APPLYING. MYTH #6: THERE ARE PLENTY OF PHARMACISTS. DUE TO RECENT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES, WE’RE EXPERIENCING A SHORTAGE OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. DESPITE THIS SHORTAGE, THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE SO THERE WILL BE A NEED FOR MORE PHARMACISTS. ADDITIONALLY, IT’S AN EXCITING TIME TO ENTER THE FIELD AS PHARMACISTS ARE FURTHER INTEGRATED INTO HEALTH CARE TEAMS THROUGH MEDICATION MANAGEMENT THERAPY.
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January 23 & February 18, 2015 Participate in an informational web session to learn more about pharmacy school! These are web-based seminars that students can listen to through their computer- no need to show up anywhere, just log in! Be prepared to ask questions regarding admissions and program requirements for the following schools:
PCOM School of Pharmacy GA Campus January 23, 2015 2:00 - 3:00 pm http://eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/pcom
Keck Graduate Institute School for Pharmacy February 18, 2015 3:00-4:00 pm http://eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/kgi
Registration is required. Sign up on EEE at the links above.
Student Resources:
Multimedia Resources Center Ever find yourself needing a camera, laptop, or even a pesky USB for lab? Did you know you can just rent one from UCI? If you didn’t know that then your missing out on one the best student resources on campus! The Multimedia Resources Center (MCR), pictured to the left allows UCI students to rent multimedia equipment for a few hours and sometimes a few days (depending on the type of rental), and all students need is a an active UCINETid, a UCI ID card, and a valid offical photo ID (driver’s license, identification card, etc.). The MCR also has computer labs with both MAC and PC desktop computers, scanners, and there is even an electric keyboard on site for students to use. Listed below are some of the items avaliable to rent: The MCR is located at the Ayala Science Library, and is the door to the right of the library entrance.
Photography and Video
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Laptops and Tablets
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2hr rental period* *excluding Waxom Intuos (48hr rental)
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-DSLR/EOS cameras -USB webcams -Audio recorders -Professional video cameras/ camcorders -Tripods -Audio Headsets -Microphone/mic kits
48hr rental period* *excluding Sony headphones
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-Macbook Pro&Air models -HP Elite Book Revolve -Ipads (1st/4th gen), Ipad touch -USB Flash Drive -USB media card reader -USB/Firewire Cables -Wacom Intuos Tablet
***For a complete list of rentable media visit : http://www.lib.uci.edu/services/mrc/mrc-equipment-lending-rules.html
Roadmap to Pharmacy School Webinar:
Chapman Univeristy Save time, and get your pharmacy school questions answered live with real admission counselors online!
when: November 14, 2014 from 3:00-4:00PM How: Just sign up at: eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/chapman
Need help in Chemistry?
Alpha Chi Sigma is offering FREE tutoring in general chemisry AND organic chemistry this quarter! So stop by and get some help in those challenging topics :)
When:
Every Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00PM
Where: Steinhaus Hall 231 NOTE: All Alpha Chi Sigma tutors have received an A- or better! So you’re in good hands! :)
Are you interested about learning how to prepare and meet prerequisites for Pharmacy school? Be sure to attend the PAA workshop “Pharm-Sci to Pharm-D” on Tuesday, November 18th from 4-5PM. Registration is needed, so be sure to sign up using the link below:
https://eee.uci.edu/signupsheet/0UAA4dzi68
Sign ups close on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 11:45pm, so secure your spot as soon as you can.
Photo credit: www.ttuhsc.edu
Location TBD
students will be emailed a day before the workshop with location details. Workshop will be held on the UCI campus.
Have your questions answered. Sign up today! “ Learning about the future of Pharmacy ”
Halloween Instagram Contest Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Pumpkin Carving/Costume Contest! After tallying the likes, our winning submission comes from
Calvin Songveera Congratulations from the PharmSci Student Affairs Office!