Double success for Medway School of Pharmacy students
April 2011
Students from the Medway School of Pharmacy have been elected for two positions on the Executive of the British Pharmaceutical Students' Association (BPSA), at the 69th BPSA Annual Conference in Portsmouth.
Vikesh Kakad, 4th year student, who is the current a Student Exchange Officer (SEO) for the BPSA has been re-elected for the same position. Sin "Jodie" Cheung, current 2nd year student, was also elected as the Eastern Area Coordinator for the Association.
The BPSA has been a strong voice for pharmacy students in Great Britain for sixty-nine years. The Association has also established a stronger relationship with professional body for pharmacists after its affiliation with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Through this, the BPSA plans for greater support for pharmacy students in Great Britain. For more information visit www.bpsa.co.uk
In a few words, describe your role?
Vikesh - "My role as the SEO is to work closely with the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation and organise pharmacy undergraduates and preregistration pharmacists overseas work placement, i.e. in USA, Canada or Peru."
Jodie - “My role is to lead the BPSA representatives in schools of pharmacy in the South East of England area and most importantly organise conferences related to pharmacy and healthcare. The Area Conferences consist of guest speakers from wider healthcare professions and stimulating workshops to engage students in team work. Through this, the BPSA hopes to continuously engage its members in education and professional development.”
