You asked… We listened! Collegiates, earn your certificate in transformational leadership by registering for #2024PLSSummit. Are you ready to Be the Change? Attend 5 of our available workshops on April 4 & 5 and complete a short leadership reflection to earn your certificate. All students who complete the certificate also get FULL reimbursement of their registration […]
Authored by 2023-2024 Leader Academy member & Awards Vice Chairperson Gloria Cheng, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, APh Back in September of 2023, I signed up for Leader Academy with a bit of hesitation. Leader Academy is a formal Phi Lambda Sigma leadership offering that provides GiANT tools in a structured curriculum over about 3 months. With […]
Authored by Executive Director and previous Society President Dr. Brandon Jennings, PharmD, BCACP Have you found your Leadership Voice yet? Take the free GiANT 5 Voices assessment with Phi Lambda Sigma here. Why is leadership so difficult? Why can’t we just say “keep up the good work” and all be fine? Because leadership is nuanced. […]
Authored by Saima Khaja of Gamma Zeta chapter at the Palm Beach Atlantic University Gregory School of Pharmacy Life will not always go our way. I’m sure we’ve all heard that line, or some variant of it, at least once in our life. We can confidently predict what might happen 2 days from now, but […]
Authored by ’23-24 Immediate Past President Dr. Anthony DeClue, PharmD, MA, BCACP Many students are quite thrilled to be inducted as collegiate members into PLS. Indeed, it is quite an accomplishment! As Cary Grant is famous for saying, “Probably no greater honor can come to any [person] than the respect of [one’s] colleagues.” Inducted and […]
Authored by Dr. Courtney Dawson, PharmD, MBA, MPH, BCPS of the Mayo Clinic Health System Phi Lambda Sigma member Dr. Courtney Dawson has always had a passion for pharmacy management and optimizing pharmacy operations to be their very best for patients. A previous Member-At-Large for our Society, Dr. Dawson graduated from the University of Iowa […]
Authored by Stephanie M. of Episilon Chapter of UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy As pharmacy students, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others and feel like we do not belong. I am currently in my final year of my PharmD/MPH program, but I am also a first-generation college student. This has introduced challenges […]
Authored by Dr. Zach Krauss of the PLS Programming Committee, Poster Session Lead. Dr. Krauss is a current HSPAL PGY1 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Dr. Zach Krauss (right) and fellow PLS Delta Upsilon member celebrating the donations collected by PLS members during an annual Toy Drive project a few years ago. This year’s […]
Phi Lambda Sigma is co-hosting a reception with the Rho Chi Society on Sunday, March 24th, 2023 during the APHA Annual Conference! We are limited to 200 attendees, so please grab a spot by entering your information below! We would love to see you there. Details: Location: Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar – Orlando Address: 9101 International Dr, […]
2024 Chapter Innovation Poster Session: Call for Submissions We are excited to again host our annual Chapter Innovation Poster Session during the 2024 Phi Lambda Sigma National Leadership Summit! The posters describe a chapter event that involves one of 5 categories: Leadership Development Membership Engagement Mentorship Community Engagement Alumni Engagement Other Chapters are invited to submit […]
Authored by Angel-Rose Weber, PharmD, BS of the Member Engagement & Communication Committees. Dr. Weber is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Albany Medical Center and alum of University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy Interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can turn them into opportunities to showcase your […]
Authored by Class of 2024 PharmD student Julia Fabricio of Epsilon Chapter at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Oftentimes in life, we all undergo challenging transition periods that force us to let go of our sense of familiarity. I am now a fourth year PharmD student, but started a doctoral-level program amidst a global […]
Author: Sammy Daas of the Epsilon Beta chapter at the UNTHSC College of Pharmacy Self-advocacy is one of the most powerful communication techniques we have, but it is also one of the most difficult to master. Being an effective advocate for yourself leads to improved career satisfaction, self-confidence, and mental health, and helps you build […]
Don’t forget to sign up for our last GIANT Leadership Workshop for the 2023 year! RSVP with the button below. Your presenter will be Anthony Declue, PharmD speaking on GIANT Resiliency/Wellbeing tools for a 1.5 hour interactive session. Register Here
Authored by Faith Lanuzo, PharmD Candidate of the Gamma Zeta Chapter As the month closes out, I wanted to bring awareness to October as the Mental Health Awareness month. It’s that time of the year where we all remember that oh yeahpharmacists and pharmacy students are human, too! Yes, we are all aware of the […]
Authored by Dr. Gloria Cheng, Pharmd, BCPS, BCCCP, APh Mentorship plays an important role in the career development of pharmacy leaders. A mentor is someone who can help you articulate your strengths, achieve your goals, and navigate the unwritten rules of the pharmacy world. Although we all know that mentorship is important, the art of […]
Authored by Erin Ballentine, PharmD, MBA In his writing “Level 5 Leadership: The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve”, Jim Collins describes how Level 5 leaders are what push organizations from “good” to “great”. What is a Level 5 leader? In short, this leader is one that “builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical combination of […]
We are delighted to formally introduce the participants of the 2023-2024 Phi Lambda Sigma Leader Academy. This exceptional group of leaders brings with them a wealth of promise, and we are eagerly anticipating the remarkable growth and achievements that will transpire as a result of their participation in the Leader Academy. For more information regarding […]
The PLS Pill: AI – Friend or Foe? Written by: International Affairs Committee Vice-Chair Emi Radetich, PharmD, PGY1 Resident at University of Utah Hospital and Clinics It’s been all the rage… Whether you are a fan of Black Mirror or a humble viewer of recent news, you have probably heard of this buzzword: artificial intelligence, […]
You are invited to participate in an IRB-approved research study (STUDY006153) to evaluate impact of leadership strengths on the prevalence of imposter phenomenon (IP). This study is being led by leadership within the Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS) organization. You are being asked to take part in this study because you are a […]
The PLS Pill: Four Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Pharmacy School Need a dose of inspiration as the school year starts? Check out this blog on wisdom you can bring with you as you enter pharmacy school by MAL Natalie Young of Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Interested in writing […]
