PSTU-06 - Specialisation in pharmacy — A global perspective

Meeting room 2.60
Organised by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

Chair(s)

Prof. Sandile Khamanga, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, South Africa

Introduction

As the number of patients with advanced, untreatable diseases having multiple symptoms and complicated treatments increases, the need for specialisation in pharmacy becomes more relevant. Specialisations in pharmacy provide the much-needed level of healthcare intervention necessary as well as an opportunity for career pathing and the gaining of expert knowledge. In South Africa, these are accessed by attaining a master’s level qualification in a speciality of pharmacy and registration in the relevant field of specialisation with the South African Pharmacy Council.

Programme

 

11:00 – 11:05 Introduction by the chair
11:05 – 11:25 Broadening specialisation in pharmacy — Healthcare system efficiency in South Africa
Ms Christine Venter, Pre-registration Committee for the South African Pharmacy Council, South Africa
11:25 – 11:45

Specialisation in pharmacy — A practical approach
Prof. Lilian M. Azzopardi, FIP AIM Chair, University of Malta, Malta
11:45 – 12:05 Highlights from the FIP African Region report for workforce capacity and development
Dr Prosper Hiag, Vice President FIP Bureau, Data and Intelligence Co-chair, Cameroon, Ms Jocelyn M. Chaibva, President FIP African Pharmaceutical Forum, Zimbabwe and Prof. Ian Bates, Global Pharmaceutical Observatory Director, FIP
12:05 – 12:25 Q&A
12:25 – 12:30 Summary and closing

 

Learning objectives

  • To evaluate and understand the practical approaches to pharmacy specialisation in a diverse global context.
  • To explore global challenges and opportunities for specialisation in pharmacy.
  • To explore how pharmacy specialisation drives innovation to a higher level in pharmaceutical care delivery.

Take home messages

Specialisations in pharmacy offer a strategic pathway for career advancement and in-depth knowledge acquisition, benefiting both pharmacy professionals and healthcare systems.