Dear IPSFers,
Thank you for joining the wonderful world of IPSF. By becoming a CAPSI member, you are automatically a part IPSF.
My name is Sharon Leung and I am the local UBC liaison for IPSF.
Hopefully during the course of this year, you will be able to learn more about what IPSF is and become an active member of this busy community
First of all, what is IPSF?
T he International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation was founded in 1949 by eight pharmacy student associations in London.? The Federation now represents around 350,000 pharmacy students and recent graduates in 61 countries worldwide.? IPSF is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organisation that aims to study and promote the interests of pharmacy students and encourage international co-operation amongst them.
IPSF initiatives focus mainly on the areas of public health and pharmacy education.? Initiatives include public health campaigns, research on issues in pharmacy education worldwide, the Student Exchange Programme, organising international and regional congresses and symposiums, and publication of the IPSF News Bulletin and scientific supplement Phuture.
IPSF holds official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and operational relations with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).? IPSF works in close collaboration with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).? The IPSF Secretariat is supported and hosted by the FIP in The Hague, The Netherlands.
How can I get involve?
Come out to some amazing IPSF events throughout the year!
Some of our upcoming events include "International Opportunities in Pharmacy", IPSF Driving Range Tournament, SEP, and TB workshop.
And of course, you can also apply for the PPAC Award to start your own innovative event to support the pharmacy profession awareness campaign!
It is a big world out there and as pharmacy students, we can make a BIG impact!
Yours sincerely,
Sharon Leung
IPSF Liaison
IPSF Student Exchange Program
The International Pharmaceutical Student Federation's (IPSF) Student Exchange Program (SEP) places pharmacy students around the world (more than 40 countries) for 1 to 3 months.
All interested applicants are to submit a nomination letter (reasons for applying, past experiences, etc) and a resume to their year reps or the CAPSI mailbox before December 1, 2004.
Neema Project
The Neema Project is a full functioning dispensary run by pharmacy students from around the world. If you are interested, you can volunteer in Tanzania during the summer. |
