Featuring: Reian Daniels, PharmD Candidate c/o 2026
By: Rebecca Sabzanov, PharmD Candidate c/o 2026
Reian Daniels is a sixth-year pharmacy students at St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. During her time at St. John’s, Reian has served as the President-Elect and currently serves as the President of the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP).
What is SCCP’s mission statement and goals for this year? What sets SCCP apart from other pharmacy organizations at SJU?
SCCP is the student chapter of American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). Our mission is to help familiarize students with the field of clinical pharmacy and help them become a stronger residency candidate. SCCP’s goals this year center on increasing engagement, improving communication, and creating more meaningful learning opportunities for our members. We’re focusing on strengthening our social media presence through interactive posts that reflect what students actually want to see, maintaining consistent collaboration among executive board members, and introducing new event formats that make clinical pharmacy more approachable and engaging.
What sets SCCP apart from other pharmacy organizations at St. John’s is our emphasis on clinical exposure and real-world connection. Our events are designed to help students explore different specialties, gain insight from practicing pharmacists, and develop the confidence to apply clinical thinking early on in their careers.
What are some of your favorite events that SCCP hosted, and how have these events uniquely benefitted pharmacy students?
Some of my favorite SCCP events each year are our APPE Student Panel and Alumni Panel, both of which have become staples for our organization. These sessions connect students across different stages of their pharmacy journey and help them feel more prepared for what comes next. Our APPE Student Panel focuses on the student perspective by covering topics like rotation preparation, time management, communication with preceptors, and how to make the most of each site. Hearing directly from peers who have recently completed rotations gives younger students practical advice and reassurance before entering their sixth year. Last year, we also hosted a Medication Review at a senior living center near St. John’s. It was a great opportunity for students to apply their counseling and therapeutic knowledge by explaining medication purposes, proper use, and common side effects. The experience gave participants a strong sense of what patient interaction looks like in practice, which was incredibly valuable before starting APPEs.
Finally, our Alumni Panel is always a highlight. We feature a mix of residents and fellows who are eager to share their experiences with the application process, interviews, and their day-to-day responsibilities. It provides an opportunity for students from P1-P4 to gain early exposure to the different postgraduate pathways available and a clearer picture of what those roles entail.
How did you get involved with SCCP?
It feels like a long time ago, but if I remember correctly, I joined SCCP in my fourth year as Fundraising Chair. I knew I wanted to get involved in a student organization, and SCCP had always stood out to me on campus. I was also looking for leadership experience, so it felt like a natural place to start with something I was genuinely interested in. At the time, I was planning to pursue a residency after graduation, and I believed SCCP would be the perfect environment to grow professionally while gaining meaningful experience. Looking back, I am so glad I made that decision.
What is your role as President of this organization?
As a sixth-year student on APPE rotations, I am not as involved in many on-campus activities, and that’s where my wonderful President-Elect really steps in. My main responsibility is to oversee our e-board positions and ensure we stay on track with timelines and goals. I also facilitate communication among board members, provide guidance when challenges arise, and make sure all events align with SCCP’s mission. In addition, I represent the organization in meetings with faculty and help with strategic planning for the semester or year. Ultimately, our executive board has a lot of autonomy, but my role is to provide structure, mentorship, and support so they can successfully plan and execute meaningful events.
How do you balance APPE rotations along with serving as President of SCCP?
Balancing APPE rotations while serving as SCCP President is definitely a challenge, but it is not much different than when I was President-Elect balancing and dealing with DnD’s. Thankfully, I already figured out a system that works for me. I give all the credit to my Google Calendar for keeping me organized and on top of deadlines. Planning is key, so we try to schedule our events at least a month in advance to avoid last-minute emails or delays in getting approvals from the college. Having a strong executive board also makes a huge difference. When I set a task or deadline, I know they will follow through, which takes a lot of pressure off me. Clear communication is equally important. If I cannot take on a task, I coordinate with the President-Elect, who is always willing to fill the gap. Working closely with her ensures continuity and quality in all our initiatives. This role has strengthened my time management and communication skills, and it has shown me the value of trusting a capable team to get the job done.
Any advice for students who are interested in getting more involved with pharmacy organizations?
My advice is to be open and join something that genuinely interests you. I know there can be a trend to join organizations just to pad your CV, but it is much more rewarding to be involved in something that aligns with your interests. Try to make the most out of the experience! By the time you reach your sixth year and start pursuing post-graduate opportunities, interviewers want to know more than just the title you held. They want to hear about meaningful experiences and what you actually contributed. Also, have fun with it. Being part of a student organization gives you a chance to be creative, suggest new ideas, and help shape events or initiatives. It is also a great way to make friends early in pharmacy school and build a supportive network.
My advice is simple: If you are interested, take the leap and join.
