Fiona Huang Senior Representative

Educational background: 3rd year pharmacy student

Goals for the year:
1. To continue strengthening CAPSI's presence at UBC by unifying the CAPSI council in hopes to maximize student involvement with CAPSI and promote more CAPSI awareness

2. To establish a PDW endowment fund for CAPSI members with the surplus that accumulated over the years in hopes to increase the number of PDW delegates by providing financial support

3. To take on all the challenges of being one of the PAW 2007 Co-Chairs and to bring back the Award of Professionalism for PAW this year again for the third time in a row.

Interest in pharmacy: Undecided.

When I have free time: I daydream about becoming a millionaire so I could be pampered with spa treatments, shopping, and good food all day long. :) I love the beach! There's just something about the sounds of ocean waves that is so intriguing! I also love to shop, cook, eat, get together with family and friends, work out, and SLEEP.

Allen B. Chernenkoff Junior Representative

Educational background: One year of UT courses at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC, followed by two years of General Sciences at UBC. Currently a 2nd year pharmacy student.

Goals for the year:  As heir to the UBC CAPSI throne my primary goal this year is to learn extensively about the CAPSI Organization both locally and nationally, so that with the support of the Senior Representative I will mature into an experienced and diligent leader and liaison.  Along with this, as my Junior Representative portfolio suggests, I am also responsible for successfully overseeing the CAPSI/Tilak Award of Professionalism Judging Committee , two CAPSI symposia, and the infamous CAPSI Jeopardy.  On my personal agenda, I would like to assemble the largest group of UBC delegates for travel to Professional Development Week 2008 in Edmonton next January to represent the UBC faculty as a leader in passion for pharmacy and professionalism.  In order to achieve this I will work closely with our appointed fundraisers to raise at least $3000 towards PDW 2008 travel subsidization.  Another goal I hold this year is to bring more awareness to and opportunity for the pharmacy student body to get involved with CAPSI, in order to reveal to pharmacy students what vast opportunities their degrees will liberate to them and how much fun their time at UBC can be.

Interest in pharmacy:  Slightly leaning towards hospital but still brand new and looking to experience all aspects of pharmacy before I make my decision.

When I have free time:  I do imitations of Roberto Luongo and Kirk McLean as goaltender of the UBC Pharmacy Walker Texas Rangers in the local Bodin-Ball hockey intermurals.  I also enjoy long walks on the fairways of the local golf courses and spending time with friends outside of Woodward and Cunningham.

April Chan Secretary

Educational background: 3rd year Pharmacy; prior to entry: 1 year of Science and 1 year of Accounting at Kwantlen

Goals for the year: fulfill the duties of being the secretary + support all the CAPSI events

Interest in pharmacy: community or hospital pharmacy

When I have free time: I spend hours in front of my computer: answering e-mails, being on Facebook, watching Japanese dramas and anime. Other than that, I like doing first aid (hopefully during the play-offs at GM place), exploring places to eat, traveling, listening to music, reading the 24, cooking, trying out new things and meeting people.

Karleen Jung Treasurer

Educational Background:
I am currently in 3rd year pharmacy, and I did 3 years of biology at UBC before transferring faculties.  

Interest in Pharmacy:
Fortunately I still have some time to decide where my niche in pharmacy will be, but for now, I just aim to keep learning as much as I can about the profession. 

Goals for the Year:
As a treasurer, my goals include getting the bills paid on time, ensuring timely reimbursements for all council members and students, and maintaining an up-to-date record of all financial transactions for the year.  As a CAPSI council member in general, I hope to work hard with the rest of our council in order to make our events a success, and to contribute to the realization of our goals as an organization. 

When I have free time:
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, doing sports related activities (volleyball, snowboarding, running, tennis, and some others), and watching drama series. 

Anna Liu Fourth Year Representative

Educational background: Two years of sciences and currently in 4th year pharmacy.

Goals for the year:  One of my goals is to get my classmates more involved in CAPSI, especially as everyone is getting ready to go away for their rotations.  I also plan to organize some successful competitions.

Interest in pharmacy:  I would like to explore all that’s out there for pharmacists.

When I have free time: I love outdoor activities: biking, hiking, playing tennis.  I would to travel, sightseeing and being a tourist.  Of course, I also enjoy picking up a novel and read for leisure and not for class. 

Craig Roels Third Year Representative

Educational background: I am currently in third year pharmacy with 3 years of Chemistry at SFU.

Goals for the year: Stir interest in CAPSI events and make sure everyone knows how much CAPSI can do for them! 
Ultimately, I want every event this year to have a record amount, actually, lets just go with lots, of participation at events.  Believe that and I WILL SUCCEED!

Your interest in pharmacy: Educating patients about their meds!

When I have free time:  This is a myth, there is no such thing.  However, I spend a substantial amount of time watching people through bus windows and staring at fire.

Bobby Taylor Second Year Representative

Educational background: Hold a BSc in Biology from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Currently a 2nd year pharmacy student.

Goals for the year: To raise current levels of CAPSI awareness in the student body and increase participation at events by means of being informative, approachable and professional.
More importantly though, listen to students and address the council regarding their questions and concerns; fulfilling my position as representative and liaison.
Ensure the compounding competition is successful.

Interest in pharmacy: With little background in the field, it is hard to know exactly where my interests lie, though the personal communication aspect of the profession is definitely appealing.

When I have free time I am usually working on some other project that I have on the go. And when on not working on those, sleep is high on the list of priorities.

 

Dr. Kishor M. Wasan Faculty Advisor and Liaison

Educational background: PhD Pharmacology and BSc Pharmacy.

Goals for the year:To help bring awareness to the faculty about CAPSI and CAPSI Events.

Your interest in pharmacy: Educational.

When I have free time I spend lots of time with my two wonderful children, John Paul and Elizabeth Ann. I enjoy hockey, football and basketball. I love music (MuchMusic!) and comedy (my favs are Chris Rock and Jon Stewart).

Dr. Wayne Riggs Faculty Advisor and Liaison

Educational background:

Goals for the year:

Your interest in pharmacy:

When I have free time:

Myra Chan  Fundraiser

Educational Background: B.Sc. (Chemistry).  Currently second-year pharmacy.

Goals for the Year: To increase our funds by organizing exciting and fun
events that promote professionalism.

Your interest in Pharmacy:  Undecided.

When I have free time: Napping.

 

Thomas Ling IT Officer

Educational background: 3rd year pharmacy with 2 years of computer science background.

Goals for the year:
1. To create a new website for CAPSI as well as to maintain regular updates.
2. To accomplish tasks using the least amount of time

Your interest in pharmacy: N/A

When I have free time: strictly confidential

 

Megan Harbin Community Education Coordinator

Educational Background: I am technically a 5th year student, but a 2nd year pharmacy student.  I have completed three years of a Biochemistry degree at UNBC (Prince George).

Goals for the year:  My goals are to increase UBC student volunteering for the outreach Programs—specifically RatioPharm Hand washing program and Katy’s Kids.  I also want to help get more students involved with CAPSI so they are aware of what CAPSI does for them and help increase PDW delegacy by ranting about how great it was in Winterpeg!

Your interest in Pharmacy: I am currently interested in community pharmacy; more specifically in rural communities…cough…Fort Nelson, B.C.

When I have free time I like to do homework or catch up on readings, read material that does not deal with school, golf, shop, watch movies, dance, and “do nothing”.

 

Eugene Wu CAPSIL Representative/PDW Fundraiser

Educational background: Currently a second year pharmacy student and a BSc FNH in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

Goals for the year: Promote CAPSIL and find someone who will actually write something.

Interest in pharmacy: Global health and humanitarian work in low-income countries. But I may have to settle with community first...One step at a time.

When I have free time I travel the world and think of never ever coming back.

 

Ariel McLeod International Pharmaceutical Student Federation (IPSF) representative

Educational Background: I had studied for 4 years in UBC's lovely faculty of arts focusing (primarily) in anthropology before entering pharmacy.

Goals for the year: To create a network of guaranteed hosts to facilitate the exchange process; to create awareness within the student about international opportunities for pharmacists; to organize workshops pertaining to international health issues.

Your interest in pharmacy: Currently? in exploring all the options out there!

When I have free time: I spend most of it wondering what to do with myself!  I usually end up either going for a run, to Bikram's, playing capoeira, or thinking about friends I haven't seen in a while.  Other times I might knit (like your grandma), play banjo bearclaw style, or plan costume/theme parties.   

 
 

Jenn Day CSHP Student Membership Coordinator

Educational Background: I completed three years of a biology/chemistry degree at the beautiful snowy campus of UNBC in Prince George, BC, before transferring to UBC. I may have dropped the "N," but I'm still northern at heart!

Goals for the year: To promote hospital pharmacy, the profession's best kept secret, to all years and to increase participation in CSHP events. I'm a friendly gal so feel free to catch me between classes if you want to talk hospital. Just be prepared -- I excite easily about things I'm interested in.

Your interest in pharmacy: Take a wild guess.... please see above.

When I have free time: I like to spend time with my friends, explore Vancouver, drink coffee, listen to music and scheme. Scheming is like dreaming, but with results.

 

Kristin D. CPhA Representative

Educational Background: 3rd yr pharm student

Goals for this year:
1. As CPhA's only student board member I would like to get students more interested in CPhA and CAPSI.
2. I would like to work on making the relationship between CAPSI and CPhA as good as it can be.
3. Getting students to be as involved as possible with their National organizations.

Interest in Pharmacy: Hospital pharmacy for sure and hopefully followed up with a PharmD with a focus on cardiology, pain management, or HIV/AIDS and then some work with Pharmacists without boarders.

When I have free time: which is never...volunteering in the DTES soup kitchen Harbour Lights, Kappa Psi stuff, working out and seeing my family and friends...



Sharon Leung CAPSI National IPSF Representative 

Educational background : B.Sc., 3rd Year Pharmaceutical Sciences Student.

Goals for the year :
1. Increase awareness of the IPSF and improve organization and national coordination of IPSF events.
2. Increase awareness and improve the International Student Exchange Program.
3. Address the potential issues regarding legal responsibility of the international student in order to facilitate application in Canada.

Career Goal:
Get a job. Be happy. Make my patients laugh while helping them to lead healthier lives.

When I have free time I sleep and then I sleep so more....but when I do get spare time, I like to doodle, play badminton, take lots of random pictures and just spend time with family/friends.