The Pharmacy Connect Student Summit 2024 is back this September at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney! This FREE event is a must-attend for pharmacy students and interns, featuring a half-day summit with exciting sessions by experts in the industry, designed to help you get the most out of your pharmacy career.
You’ll have the chance to network with potential employers, attend interactive workshops and ignite your passion for pharmacy. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to shape your future as a successful pharmacist! Your free student/intern registration includes:
- Entry to Pharmacy Connect Student Summit
- Entry to Pharmacy Connect conference sessions
- Entry to the trade exhibition
- Morning & afternoon teas
- Lunch
- Welcome Reception
- Online session recordings
Registration is free, but essential.
DATE: Friday 6th September 2024
LOCATION: King Room 2, Hyatt Regency Sydney
Student Summit program
| Time | Session | Description | Panel/Facilitator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00-2:15pm | Opening Address | A short welcome from the Guild and the Student Summit’s major sponsor, PDL. | PGA and PDL |
| 2:15- 2:45pm | Set yourself up for success in pharmacy practice | Students can look forward to the opportunity to experience a variety of practice settings and roles in their professional life. Join PDL Professional Officer Kylie Neville as she highlights core practice habits to minimise risk and embrace the challenges of your future pharmacy career. | Kylie Neville (PDL Professional Officer) |
| 2:50-3:20pm | Vaping Reforms and Pharmacy | This session will provide pharmacy students with insights into the new regulations effective from July 1, 2024, covering the dispensing and clinical considerations for vaping products. We'll explore the implications of the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024, and discuss best practices for managing nicotine dependence and supporting smoking cessation efforts. | Johnson Lee (Chief Pharmacist, PGA NSW Branch) |
| 3:20-3:40pm | Afternoon Tea | ||
| 3:45-4:15pm | Practising as a Full-Scope Pharmacist | What does it take to become a Full Scope pharmacist? Hear from the Australasian College of Pharmacy’s Chief Pharmacist Suzanna Nahs, as she shares her accreditation journey and how it has transformed the way she practices. Discover how full-scope pharmacists go beyond dispensing and play critical roles in patient care, clinical services, and community health. | Suzanna Nash (Chief Pharmacist, Australasian College of Pharmacy) |
| 4:15-4:45pm | LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices in Pharmacy | Patients with diverse genders and sexualities come from all cultures and walks of life. Their lived experiences, as compared to the broad population, require specific considerations to communicate with and care for these populations respectfully and effectively. This session is designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ people and communities, addressing common questions including challenges the community face in healthcare settings, and how you can be more inclusive in your pharmacy practice. | ACON Australia |
| 4:45pm-5:30pm | KEYNOTE ADDRESS: From Isolation to Inclusion: Tackling the Age of Loneliness |
In this Keynote, Dr. Zac examines the prevalence of loneliness in society and its detrimental effects on mental health. Dr Zac will provide insights from current research on the positive impacts that building connections and fostering community has on mental health and provide practical strategies that combat isolation, which can contribute to mental health challenges. | Dr. Zac Seidler (Clinical Psychologist, Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at The University of Melbourne.) |
| Cocktail Party |
Offering a night of networking, fun and entertainment for conference attendees and their guests, the Pharmacy Connect Cocktail Party is a night not to be missed. Hit the dance floor with our live covers band and enjoy a three-course meal and drinks. Tickets: Discounted price for Guild Interns and students Dress code: Cocktail | ||
