QUEENSLAND PHARMACY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION - What's Going On?

Out with the old, in with the new

10/10/2019

Congratulations to everyone who was successful in being elected into the 2020 QPSA Committee! Thank you to our 2019 committee for all their hard work and efforts to make this year the year it was!

And now, to introduce the 2020 QPSA Committee!

QPSA Executive Board:

President: Eilís Rigby
Treasurer: Kate Moffitt
Secretary: Clarissa Chen
Internal Communications: Rheanna Norris

QPSA Committee:

Education Representative: Zane Singleton
Merchandise Representatives: Neve Munro and Nihal Dey
Publications Representative: Samantha King
Pharmacy Awareness Representatives: Em Ryan and Jessica Spokes
Social Representatives: Aislinn Kennedy and Rebecca Almond
External Affairs Representative: Sarah MacKenzie
Graduation Dinner Representative: Rowena Magoffin
International Representative: Zwe Htet Aung
Second Year Level Representatives: Harry Lee and Em Ryan
Third Year Level Representatives: Madeline Bullock and Anton McQueen
Fourth Year Level Representatives: Cathy Greig and Bryden Seymour

May next year even better than this year - Good Luck!

Your 2019 Execs,
Jess, Sam, Glory-Anne and Erica :)

Intern Training Program information day

12/9/2019

Author: Erica Li

Struggling to determine which intern program will suit you? Come along to the info day held on Friday 20th of September from 12pm-1pm in the PACE Lecture Theatre.

The event will have presentations from UQ NAPE, the Guild and the PSA. Advice will be given on what to expect in your intern year, how to make the most of it and how the ITP providers compare.

Food will be provided and we hope to see you there!

To find out more visit:
- https://pharmacy.uq.edu.au/uq-intern-training-program
- https://www.internpharmacist.com.au/
- https://www.psa.org.au/programs/interns/

Our Annual General Meeting - Save the Date!

2/9/2019

Author: Erica Li

QPSA will be holding our Annual General Meeting on October 9th to elect our 2020 executive and committee. We encourage all of our members to come along and consider nominating for a position on our executive or committee.

The executive positions that will be elected are: president, secretary, director of internal communications and treasurer.

Committee positions up for election are education, pharmacy awareness, publications, merchandise, social, graduation dinner and year level representatives.

The AGM will be held at PACE from 5:30pm in the ILS. The event is free but you MUST be a QPSA member to nominate for an open position.

As always, pizza will be provided.

Feel free to peruse minutes from last year's AGM here

Hope to see you there!

Oncology Clinical Update

21/8/2019

Author: Vivien Banks

Last night we held our oncology clinical update that covered the latest in cancer treatments and clinical trials as well as an overview of palliative care. We would like to thank Christine Carrington, Marissa Ryan, Kate Ross and Anna Shi for giving up their time to present to us!

QPSA would also like to thank alumni Michael Whordley for helping Clarissa Chen getting this event off the ground.

Vampire Cup 2019

31/7/2019

Author: Erica Li

NAPSA's annual blood donation challenge has begun! 1 in 3 Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. However, only 1 in 30 Australia's give blood each year. To make a difference in patient outcomes, please consider donating at your nearest Red Cross donation centre.

Book an appointment at https://www.donateblood.com.au/donate# and ensure that the "University of Queensland Pharmacy Students Association (QPSA)" is your Red25.

Alternatively, here is a google form for people who would like to utilise QPSA/Red Cross' 1.5-hour door-to-door donation service. This service will run from PACE to the Springwood Donor Centre. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned donor QPSA has your back. If you are interested in saving lives grab your friends, fill in the form above and select your session time.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Eilís or Sarah via pharmacyawareness@qpsa.com.au.

Expanding our boundaries - Rural Health Night

30/5/2019

Author: Erica Li

Thanks to all who attended our event to learn about the benefits of undergoing a rural placement, internship and career.

A special mention to all the speakers who presented on the night:

Lucy Walker (Terry White Goondiwindi, 2017 Pharmacy of the Year)
Jessica Burrey (Emerald Pharmacy Services)
Cathryn Carlisle (NAPSA Rural and Indigenous Committee Chair)
Gabe Upton (TROHPIQ Pharmacy representative)
Stephanie Matthews (South Queensland Rural Health
Students who shared their experience
- Jacinta Lam (Broome)
- Krishn Parmar (Mt Isa and Emerald)
- Becky Hanisch (Charleville)

If you missed out, be sure to come to the event next year!

If you have any queries, please email Sam at qpsa.externalaffairs@napsa.org.au

For more about scholarships/financial support available to help you go rural and a summary of the night, click the link below.

More Info here!

Your new CPR and First Aid Responders!

20/5/2019

Author: Erica Li

Over the weekend, 37 pharmacy students completed a CPR and First Aid course. A special thank you to Clarissa, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and Damien from Vaxworks for providing an informative course tailored to our profession. The students loved the hands on experience and practice with the dummies and first aid kits. For all those who missed out, be sure to look out for the event next year!

Charity Cup - Brain Tumour Alliance Australia

17/5/2019

Author: Erica Li

As part of NAPSA's annual charity cup, QPSA is helping raise funds for the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA). BTAA is Australia's only not-for-profit national brain tumour patient and caregiver organisation. Established in 2008, by a collection of brain tumour patients and current and former caregivers, the organisation advocates and supports patients and families of those who suffer from tumours of the CNS which includes the meninges, brain and spine.

Over the past month our Pharmacy Awareness Representatives, Eilis and Sarah, have worked tirelessly the organise events to help raise funds for the (BTAA). From selling chocolates to our BBQ at St Lucia, thank you to all those who have helped out and donated to the cause. A special mention to Jenny from BTAA for sharing her touching story on our Battle of the Brains Trivia night. We managed to raise a total of $2100 for BTAA and may support continue to all those affected.

UQ School of Pharmacy Awards and Coating Ceremony - The future of Pharmacy is bright!

16/4/2019

Author: Erica Li

Congratulations to all the award recipients and presenters for coming to our ceremony. It was a fantastic night rewarding our talented students both past and present.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Dr. Geraldine Moses, for giving an inspiring talk. Your passion for pharmacy is certainly infectious!

Lastly to our first years, welcome officially to our profession! We hope you enjoy your years at UQ. They certainly fly by and before you know it, you will be graduating soon.

Industry Awareness Day!

2/4/2019

Author: Erica Li

Thank you to all the Representatives for showcasing the various aspects of pharmacy and health in Australia. Students were certainly amazed by what pharmacy has to offer, whether that being industry, academia, community or hospital.

A huge congratulations to our Pharmacy Awareness Representatives, Eilis and Sarah for putting on a fantastic event! Also a special mention to all those who helped behind the scenes. May next year continue to be a success!