About Us
Mission
Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity develops leaders to advance the profession of pharmacy. Phi Delta Chi promotes scholastics, leadership, professionalism, and social growth in its Brothers. We strive to provide quality services to our patients, thereby advancing public health and strengthening ourselves as health professionals.
Values
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SERVICE: Phi Delta Chi recognizes that service and philanthropy are cornerstones of our Fraternity. We are actively involved in our community, striving to fulfill the needs of society through volunteerism, philanthropic endeavors, and patient care.
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LEARNING NEVER CEASES: Phi Delta Chi holds its Brothers to a high standard of scholastic and professional responsibility. We acknowledge that a sound education is essential to our success as students and as healthcare professionals.
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LEADER DEVELOPMENT: Phi Delta Chi places importance on the growth of individuals and the collective Brotherhood through social, personal, and leadership opportunities, beginning with fraternal education and continuing throughout our professional careers.
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BROTHERHOOD: Phi Delta Chi is not the standard, but rather the example that others follow. Our Ritual and traditions stand as proof of an unconditional union with our Brothers. Our sense of Brotherhood goes beyond the collegiate level. Brothers maintain communications and assist each other across the nation and throughout our careers. This provides a level of security and comfort as “Each Needs the Help of the Other.” We are Brothers for Life.
Vision
Phi Delta Chi will be the pharmacy fraternity of first choice for:
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Students seeking professional development and leadership skills
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Faculty and administration seeking a respected student organization to develop students
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Employers seeking pharmacists with skills and experiences that set them apart.
Phi Delta Chi will strengthen its Brothers in serving the community and driving the evolution of the profession of pharmacy. Each Brother will exemplify responsibility for sustained involvement in Phi Delta Chi throughout their lifetime.
Activities
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Alzheimer's Walk- In 2015, PDC fundraised over $10,500 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital- Among all the chapters, PDC raised over $200,000 in just two years, between 2009-2011. The Fraternity’s new goal $1 million over the next 10 years
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Movember- Every year, PDC raises money for the Movember Foundation by having Brothers grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.
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Clothing Drive- During the holiday season, PDC collects gently used jackets, socks, and other clothing items to ensure the homeless keep warm during the winter.
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Kid's Day Dance- PDC organizes and performs a dance routine for visiting middle school students who want to are interested in health professions and healthier living.
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Health Fair- Each year, PDC coordinates a health fair each year to provide free screenings to underserved populations in the LA metropolitan area.
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Tailgates- PDC holds open tailgates during the football season to celebrate our USC football team and to bond with other members of the Trojan Family.
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Alumni Speaker Series- PDC invites back distinguished alumni to discuss their pharmacy careers to students who are interested in their areas of specialty.
Phi Delta Chi History
The Phi Delta Chi Omicron chapter was founded May 7th, 1909, and is proud to celebrate over 100 years of history at the USC School of Pharmacy. Our Brothers take great pride in our many distinguished awards and achievements. Here's to 100 more years of changing the way pharmacists shape our world!
Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity is a co-educational national professional fraternity formed on November, 2nd, 1883 at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor by 11 pharmacy students. Since then, more than 50,000 students have made the decision to become members of Phi Delta Chi.
The objective of Phi Delta Chi is to advance the science of pharmacy and foster a fraternal spirit among its members. Phi Delta Chi has chartered over 70 active chapters at colleges of pharmacy in the United States.
Phi Delta Chi promotes brotherhood among its members; these close relationships built between members often last a lifetime. Unlike other non-fraternal pharmacy organizations, Phi Delta Chi demands a commitment from its members but provides immeasurable benefits in return.
Phi Delta Chi provides the pharmacy student with leadership skills and a chance to work with people. These traits have enabled many students to lead this profession into the 21st century. The pharmacy profession continues to look to Phi Delta Chi for the leaders of tomorrow.
