THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched the Consultant Pharmacist Community of Specialty Interest (CSI), taking over from the interdisciplinary team-based care CSI that was established in 2021.
Working with PSA, the CSI aims to encourage engagement and professional growth among consultant pharmacists through collaborative learning, and foster discussions and idea-sharing.
It will also deliver workshops on essential topics for the industry, gather insights from members to shape the Consultant Pharmacists Conference, and boost professional recognition within the field.
PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim (pictured) said the time has come to establish a dedicated community for consultant pharmacists, and thanked the outgoing members of the CSI for their leadership.
"On behalf of PSA, I sincerely thank this experienced group of leaders for providing insights into the consultant pharmacist space and informing our work in this area over the last three years.
"Now is the right time for PSA to refresh the CSI to reflect our growing community of consultant pharmacists specialising in general practice, aged care and medication management," Sim explained.
She described the CSI as a forum for PSA members to connect with their colleagues, exchange ideas opportunities and resources, and grow their practice in a safe, professional environment.
Incoming CSI Chair, Deborah Hawthorne, expressed a special thanks to outgoing Chair Debbie Rigby, who will continue to offer her guidance as a member of the CSI Leadership group.
"Under Debbie's leadership, this CSI has established itself as an important advisory group for PSA and we thank her for her input and guidance," Hawthorne shared.
"The consultant pharmacist community in Australia is going through a time of great change, but also a time where new opportunities are presenting themselves.
"I'm excited to be leading this CSI and hope to be able to use this role to guide PSA in providing tailored support and resources to consultant pharmacist members," she concluded.
The forum, which is exclusive to members of the PSA, can be accessed here. JM
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