Pharmacy Daily | Student award launched

THE Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) unveiled a new initiative yesterday recognising the efforts of pharmacy students who are actively building up their professional portfolios.

The announcement, made at the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia's (SHPA) 2024 Student Symposium, in conjunction with the National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA), introduced the inaugural ANZCAP Pharmacy Student of the Year Award, set to be awarded in Sep.

This new accolade is open to pharmacy students nationwide, starting from 01 May, following a comprehensive consultation with NAPSA student members earlier this year.

To be eligible for the award, students need to be enrolled with ANZCAP, a requirement met through the complimentary SHPA student membership.

The award aims to reward pharmacy students who engage in diverse learning experiences, requiring candidates to complete at least six of the 11 dedicated student Learning Experiences offered by ANZCAP.

The winner of the award will receive an all-inclusive trip to Adelaide to attend Medicines Management 2024, the country's largest annual scientific pharmacy conference, in Nov.

NAPSA President Bano Serhan expressed enthusiasm for the award, stating, "portfolio-building is quickly becoming a core activity across the next generation of pharmacists in Australia".

"It's a clear way to showcase evidence of your growing skills while mapping a path for your pharmacy career.

"We're pleased to support the ANZCAP Pharmacy Student of the Year award and encourage all NAPSA and SHPA student members to take advantage of their free access to ANZCAP by going into the running when the award opens in May," said Serhan.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to support students pursuing careers in the expanding field of hospital pharmacy in Australia, highlighted by the ongoing partnership between SHPA and NAPSA, which includes the SHPA x NAPSA Student Symposium now in its fifth year. JG