IPSF Newsletter 69 - New Executive Team introduction
Do meet the New Executive Team who is here for you and for IPSF until August 2010.
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IPSF Newsletter 68 - Student Exchange Special Edition
In Newsletter # 68, IPSF Student Exchange Chairperson and Committee 2008-09 say a farewell message to all IPSF members after a term of hard work and friendship.
In this Newsletter please find;
- Message from Ms. Núria Mur Blanch, Chairperson of Student Exchange 2008-09
- Message from Student Exchange Committee members 2008-09:
· Mr. Slaviša Stojković, NAPSer Serbia
· Ms. Melissa Teo, NAPSA Australia
· Ms. Marzena J. Kiryk, YP Poland
· Ms. Kerstin Heyder, BPhD Germany
· Mr. Tomás Valena, SPSA Slovakia
· Mr. Bálint Tóth, HuPSA Hungary
· Mr.Francis Sixtus Banyi, GPSA Ghana
IPSF Newsletter 67 - Professional Development Special Edition
In Newsletter # 67, IPSF Professional Development Committee is summarizing some of the major IPSF Professional Development Events that have been carried out by IPSF members from all around the world during the year 2008-09,
In this Newsletter please find;
- First LIT Workshops in Pokhara, Nepal
- First LIT Workshops in Cairo, Egypt
- PCE in Singapore
- PCE Serial competition in Egypt
- First PCE in Taichung, Taiwan, China
- First PCE in Pokhara, Nepal
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Call for Vacant Executives Positions' 2009-10
In the IPSF World Congress in Bali Indonesia, August 2009, a New Executives Team were elected to serve IPSF for the year 2009-10 which was announced earlier,But unfortunately few Executives positions' remain vacant after the congress, so now I would like to ask very ambitious IPSF members who are ready to take the challenge and serve as IPSF Executives along with the current Executives team 2009-10, to take the chance and apply for any of the vacant positions.
Please find attached the call for vacant Executives positions' with description for each position.
Please return your application form with your CV to president@ipsf.org not after 17th September 2009.
For any more information or questions please don't hesitate to contact me at president@ipsf.org
Download call for Vacant Executives Positions 2009-10
Download Nomination Form 2009-10
Call & Application forms for IPSF Executive 2009-10
Getting involved further with IPSF is unforgettable experience; this is a place where you can contribute further for the benefit of global pharmacy students and a place to develop yourself further as well!
Completed forms must be in the hands of the Secretary General or by email (secgen@ipsf.org) no later than 23:59 (GMT+8) on Wednesday 5 August, 2009.
So, don't leave this chance behind! Please contact the IPSF Executive Committee according to the portfolio you are interested in soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us!
Download Call for IPSF Exec Committee 2009-10
Download Exec_nomination_form 09-10
Call for IPSF Asia Pacific Regional Symposium 2010 and 2011 Hosts
As all our members know, the annual IPSF APRO Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS) is the largest and most important event for the Asia Pacific region each year. IPSF is now calling for Asia Pacific members to bid for the 9th Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium 2010 and the 10th
Please find attached further information on how to bid for the Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium and points to consider before bidding.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact IPSF APRO at apro@ipsf.org.
Download Call for APPS host 2010 and 2011
Call For APRO RWG and Sucommittee Members
We APRO would like to welcome anyone who is interested to get involved with IPSF at Asia Pacific Region. Attached is the Call information for the APRO Regional Working Group and the APRO Subcommittee for 2009-10 along with respective nomination forms. Elections will be held at the upcoming 8th APPS Malaysia (http://www.usm.my/apps2009)
Getting involved with IPSF-APRO is unforgettable experience; this is a place where you can contribute further for the benefit of global pharmacy students and a place to develop yourself further as well!
So, don’t miss the opportunity! Please contact the APRO Regional Working Group according to the portfolio you are interested and submit the attached nomination form with your CV to the APRO Chairperson, Kalman Wijaya at apro@ipsf.org or you can submit the hardcopy to him in person by the deadline of 27th June 2009. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us! Or you can also visit our website http://apro.ipsf.org for further information about APRO.
Download Call for APRO RWG 2009-10
Download APRO RWG 2009-10 Nomination form
Download Call for APRO subcomm 2009-10
Download APRO subcomm 2009-10 Application form
Moving On III Migration article published
The Moving On III study, which investigates the migration intentions of pharmacy students and the factors that influence these intentions, has been published.
Tackling the issue of ‘brain drain’ from a fresh perspective, landmark findings of a 9 pilot study on pharmacist migration conducted by IPSF were published in the open access Human Resources for Health Journal on the 6th of April 2009 (http://www.human-resources-health.com/content/7/1/32). The research team was comprised of IPSF Research Coordinators from Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, Croatia, Slovenia, Portugal, Zimbabwe and Egypt who piloted the MO III study and gathered data in 2006. A 75% response was achieved with almost 800 students taking part.
The third in a series of IPSF led global research projects, the Moving On III study aimed to investigate the migration intentions of pharmacy students and the factors that influence these intentions. The study began in 2005 with a workshop held at the IPSF congress in Bonn, Germany. Supported by the School of Pharmacy, University of London and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), the Moving On III Research Team was formed, chaired by Tana Wuliji (IPSF President 2004-2005, Honorary Life Member).
This was the first study to examine the relationships between factors that influence migration and identified the characteristics of groups that were most and least likely to migrate. The study also showed the difference in attitudes between those planning long-term and short-term migration, indicating that short-term migrants hold similar attitudes to those that do not plan to migrate at all.
The Moving On III Research Team is currently working on analyzing the results of a follow up 12 country principal study conducted last year. IPSF Research Coordinators from Nepal, Egypt, Croatia, China, China Taiwan, India, Serbia, Singapore, Finland, South Africa, Rwanda and Zambia successfully gathered 1900 responses from 30 Universities for this final study.
Wuliji T*, Carter S, Bates I. (2009) Migration – a form of workforce attrition: a nine country study of pharmacists. Human Resources for Health. 7:32. http://www.human-resources-health.com/content/7/1/32
For more information about Moving On III: Tana Wuliji, Chair MO III, twuliji@gmail.com
For more information about IPSF Moving On Research Projects: Nomvula Mapule Mabuza education@ipsf.org
Download MOIII Migration article published
Call for IPSF Congress 2011 Host
As all our members know, the annual IPSF World Congress is the largest and most important event for the Federation each year. IPSF is now calling for members to bid for the 57th IPSF World Congress in 2011. Please find attached further information on how to bid for the IPSF World Congress and points to consider before bidding.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact IPSF at ipsf@ipsf.org.
Download Call for 57th IPSF Congress Host 2011
Call for EMRO Sponsorship Committee 2009-10
IPSF has newly established the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office to serve the rising potentials of this region and implement the IPSF projects at regional level. To increase the potential of the projects in this region, the EMRO has decided to create a Sponsorship Subcommittee consisting of 3 members in order to seek sponsorship opportunities for IPSF EMRO.
Please see the attachments for further information. To submit your CV, application form and motivation letter, please contact emro@ipsf.org using subject heading “Sponsorship Subcomm interest” by 18 May 2009.
Download Call for IPSF EMRO Sponsorship committee 2009-10
Download IPSF EMRO Sponsorship committee 2009-10_nomination form
Call for EMRO and AfRO Regional Working Group 2008-10
A Call for candidates for AfRO RWG 2008-10 positions was sent last year. This resulted in the appointment of three successful candidates but some positions remains vacant, namely Internal Coordination and Communication Officer (ICCO) and Regional Relations Officer (RRO). It is thus a pleasure to send this call requesting candidates to join the AfRO RWG
Please read the attached Call for more information and descriptions of the available positions.
Please email complete applications to secgen@ipsf.org by 3 March 2009.
Download Call for EMRO and AfRO RWG 2008-10
Download AfRO RWG Nomination form
IPSF Development Fund - Event Grant CALL
The Development Fund Committee of the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is delighted to announce the timetable for applications regarding the Development Fund Congress Grants for 2009.
There are three main events co-ordinated by IPSF on a yearly basis, namely the World Congress and two regional symposia, with each attracting hundreds of pharmacy students and young pharmacists from all corners of the World to attend. The programme of these events consists of educational lectures, workshops, official federation meetings and social events.
The accompanying information should be read in conjunction with the official application form and the committee will consider only properly submitted applications. The last date for receipt of applications will be 15th March 2009.
Aim
The aim of this IPSF Development Fund Grant is to promote the objectives of the Federation by making it possible for students and young pharmacists to attend IPSF events regardless of their financial circumstances.
Events
Applications are invited from pharmacy students and young pharmacists in order to attend either:
1. The 8th IPSF Asia-Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS), Penang, Malaysia, 26th June – 2nd July 2009.
2. The 55th IPSF World Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 3rd – 13th August 2009.
Please note: Plans for the 8th IPSF Pan-American Regional Symposium (PARS 2009) have not been finalised. When applications for this event are open, the Development Fund Committee will announce a separate application period for the PARS Event Grant.
Grant coverage and criteria
The awarded grant will cover either the event registration fee, part of the travel expenses (bus, train, plane tickets and visa costs), full amount of travel expenses, or any combination of these. The payment of the grant will be made only after the event has occurred and only on the production of valid receipts for travel costs actually incurred. No funds will be paid beforehand.
Priority will be given to applicants from low and lower middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank) or from developing countries (as defined by the United Nations); those who have served IPSF as a Contact Person, Student Exchange Officer, subcommittee member or in some other way contributed to IPSF Projects; those who will be attending an IPSF event for the first time and/or are the only representatives from their countries. Representatives of organisations who will apply for IPSF membership at the World Congress may also apply for this grant.
Decision
All applications will be considered by the Development Fund Committee and successful applicants will be notified by the committee before the 5th April 2009.
Submission of applications
Applications should follow the guidance contained within the official application and should be submitted on the official form. Applicants must send an electronic version of the application form.
Application forms can be requested from the Development Fund Co-ordinator Beth Aubrey from df@ipsf.org
International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation
PO Box 84200
2508 AE Den Haag
The Netherlands
df@ipsf.org
www.ipsf.org
IPSF Development Fund - Membership Grant CALL
Please note that the deadline has been extended due to special circumstances and applications must be made as soon as possible before the deadline.
The Development Fund Committee of the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is delighted to announce the timetable for applications to the Development Fund 2008-2009: Membership Grant. This grant will be awarded to pay the IPSF Annual Membership Fee 2008-2009. The accompanying information should be read in conjunction with the official application form and the committee will only consider properly submitted applications. The last date for receipt of applications will be the 31st January 2009.
Aim
The aim of the IPSF Development Fund is to promote the objectives of the Federation by making it possible for student organisations to maintain membership of IPSF regardless of their financial circumstances. The Development Fund Committee meets this aim by awarding IPSF Annual Membership Fee Grants and as a result enables the implementation of IPSF campaigns and projects within as many countries as possible.
Criteria
IPSF member organisations representing low or lower middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank) and developing nations (as defined by the United Nations), may apply for a Development Fund Grant to cover their annual membership fees. In addition a member country may only apply for a Development Fund Grant on two occasions within a consecutive three year period.
Member organisations who wish to apply:
· Must be either a Full Member or a Member in Association of IPSF
· Must have held IPSF membership for at least one full year previously
· Must organise an IPSF campaign, project or event in the 12 months following receipt of the grant
· Must submit an article to the IPSF News Bulletin or IPSF Newsletter detailing an IPSF activity held by the member organisation. The IPSF Student Exchange Program (unless this will be the first year that the particular country has hosted a SEP student) or attending an IPSF event outside of the member organisation’s country does not fulfill the requirements of the IPSF event.
Decision
All applications will be considered by the Development Fund Committee and successful applicants will be notified by the committee before the 16th February 2009.
Submission of applications
Applications should follow the guidance contained within the official application and should be submitted on the official form. Applicants must send both an electronic and a signed printed version of the application form. An electronic application form enables the Development Fund Committee begin the decision-making process as early as possible. Please note however that the committee must be in receipt of a signed printed application form postmarked prior to the closing date of 31st December 2008 before any applications will be considered valid.
Applications should be sent to the IPSF Secretariat and marked for the attention of the Development Fund Committee. Application forms can be requested from the Development Fund Co-ordinator Beth Aubrey via email to df@ipsf.org
International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation
PO Box 84200
2508 AE Den Haag
The Netherlands
www.ipsf.org/dev_fund.php
df@ipsf.org
Call for IPSF Student Exchange Programme Grant (SEP Grant)
The IPSF Development Fund and Student Exchange Committees are delighted to announce the timetable for applications for the Student Exchange Programme Grant (SEP Grant). Through the Student Exchange Programme more than 600 students worldwide receive opportunities to work in community, hospital, industrial, administrative or academic pharmacy sectors in other countries in order to learn about pharmacy education, research and practice outside their home nations. The programme also enables cultural exchange between pharmacy students around the globe.
The accompanying information should be read in conjunction with the official application form and the decision-making committees will only consider properly completed applications submitted with the required information and documents. The last date for receipt of applications will be the 28th February 2009.
Download Call for IPSF Student Exchange Programme Grant (SEP Grant).