ACCREDITED pharmacists' annual conference, ConPharm, will go ahead in 2023, under the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).
The announcement comes less than a month after the PSA and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia confirmed that the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) - which has previously hosted ConPharm events - will be disbanded at the end of 2022 (PD 26 Sep).
PSA National President, Dr Fei Sim, said the decision to hold the standalone event in Adelaide in May 2023, reflected the organisation's commitment to accredited pharmacists.
"PSA is committed to preserving the legacy of AACP and we are very excited to be able to continue offering a dedicated national conference for accredited pharmacists, the PSA ConPharm23," she said.
"ConPharm has a long history of bringing together hundreds of accredited pharmacists from around Australia to connect and receive high-quality education targeted to the accredited pharmacists, those undergoing accreditation, and those looking to advance their practice.
"PSA made a commitment to give career-long support to accredited pharmacists. PSA will work with the PSA Accreditation Expert Advisory Group to deliver a program that meets the needs of accredited pharmacists."
Sim also confirmed that the PSA will preserve the AACP's Consultant Pharmacist of the Year awards as part of ConPharm.
"I am delighted that PSA will be continuing these awards, when I look back at all the winners of the past, I see the names of so many incredible pharmacists - many of whom are advising PSA on how we can continue supporting accredited pharmacists."
"PSA-accredited pharmacists will be able to access professional support and professional development throughout your entire career, not only through your training. This is an important part of the support AACP has provided, and PSA is proud to carry on that legacy."
ConPharm 2023 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 05 to 07 May 2023.
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