Phi Delta Chi (PDC) - FAO UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

About PDC

Phi Delta Chi is a co-ed professional pharmacy fraternity whose mission is to provide a lifelong home for pharmacy professionals inspiring Brotherhood, Leadership, Service, and Scholarship. Through social events, community service and mentorship, PDC fosters long lasting relationships and connects brothers with nation-wide alumni and pharmacy professionals.

Chapter Website: https://www.pdc-alphagamma.com

National Organization Website: https://www.phideltachi.org/

Dues

PY1s: $120/year
PY2s & PY3s: $175/year
PY4s: $65/year

PDC: Frequently Asked Questions

How can I join PDC?
Attend our formal recruitment events held in September each year
How much are dues?
For PY1s, dues are $120 per year. For PY2s and PY3s, dues are $175 per year.
What are my responsibilities as a member?
To attend chapter meetings (held twice a month), and attend and participate in the many events planned by our brothers, for our brothers, in the areas of scholarship, philanthropy, professional service, leadership, brotherhood & social, etc.
How much of a time commitment is PDC?
Mandatory events are chapters held twice a month, and at least 7 other events per semester. However, there are weekly events for social, brotherhood, philanthropy, leadership, and more! There is something for everyone to enjoy in PDC.
What happens at PDC meetings?
At formal chapter meetings, we hold ritual & conduct fraternity business
What would I benefit from being a part of PDC?
The opportunity to join a committed brotherhood of student pharmacists across the nation, network with alumni brothers, participate in service and philanthropy events, develop your leadership potential, grow close to your brothers, and much, much more!

By joining a pharmacy fraternity here at UNC, you become a member of a national organization as well and truly are a brother for life. The Alpha Gamma chapter of Phi Delta Chi is one of the strongest PDC chapters in the nation. For the past 6 years in a row, the UNC PDC chapter has won the John D. Grabenstein Leadership award, representing the chapter with the strongest overall leadership. In 2016, the Alpha Gamma chapter won the Thurston Cup, the highest honor awarded to a Phi Delta Chi chapter.

Events/Projects

A variety of events are held each semester, spanning from philanthropy events like the St. Jude 5K Walk/Run, to social gatherings like the Gatlinburg Weekend Retreat. We benefit from our alumni connections to learn about career paths, financial literacy, and residency preparedness, and we work within our chapter to improve scholarship via events like OSCE prep sessions and Kahoot review sessions. Learn more about what PDC has to offer by attending our Recruitment events – our brothers would love to meet you!

Chapter Leadership

Worthy Chief Counselor
Brandon Cashwell, Class of 2025
leebrand@live.unc.edu

Worthy Vice Counselor
Kelly Dvorsky, Class of 2025
kelly_dvorsky@unc.edu

Worthy Master at Arms
Paul Barlow, Class of 2026
barlowpd@unc.edu

Worthy Inner Guard
Gillian Zavaglia, Class of 2026
gillian_zavaglia@unc.edu

Worthy Keeper of Finance
Sam Bollman, Class of 2026
bollmans@email.unc.edu

Worthy Correspondent
Christopher Trent, Class of 2026
trentd@email.unc.edu

Worthy Keeper of Records & Seals
Gigi Anderson, Class of 2025
gigi_anderson@unc.edu

Worthy Alumni Liaison
Jorden Mandel, Class of 2025
jmandel@unc.edu

Worthy Preiate
Olivia Carlino, Class of 2025
olivia_carlino@unc.edu

Faculty Advisors

Dr. Macary Marciniak and Dr. Tony Mitchum