Specialisation in Pharmacy – Learning from Other Countries

Breakaway Session 3

Specialisation in pharmacy is increasingly recognised as a critical strategy for improving patient care, advancing professional practice, and responding to the growing complexity of healthcare systems. Internationally, many countries have established structured frameworks for pharmacy specialisation, providing formal pathways to advanced practice and professional recognition. In South Africa, significant progress has been made through the…

Optimising education and training – producing a pharmacy professional fit for purpose (Academia)

Breakaway Session 3

Optimising Education and Training: Producing a Pharmacy Professional Fit for Purpose requires the pharmacy profession to continuously adapt to changing healthcare needs, workforce expectations and technological advancements. This session will explore the theme through a keynote presentation on “Teaching in the Age of AI: Tools, Tactics and Ethics”, examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching,…

The Benefits of Empowering the Workforce

Breakaway Session 3

Developing a competent, confident and professional pharmacy workforce is essential to the profession’s future. However, achieving this requires more than academic training alone. Structured mentorship, effective supervision and meaningful workplace-based learning are critical to preparing interns and early-career pharmacists for professional practice. This session will explore the value of empowering learners through strong mentorship and…