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ALUMNI NEWS
TOGETHER, WE ARE INNOVATING PHARMACY

I hope you all had some time to relax and recharge this summer! We are excited to share our current news and upcoming events here at the School in this Alumni Newsletter edition.

Thank you to those who came out to this year's Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament. It was a wonderful way to reconnect with each other and raise money for our Student Success Fund.

We'd like to invite you to our CE Saturday event designed just for you! Join us on September 23, 2023, in person or virtually, to hear about the latest hot topics in pharmacy practice, take part in a networking lunch and tune in to a panel on Using Your Voice, presented by our Women in Pharmacy Leadership program. Register today for free!

Nominations for our 2023 Alumni Achievement Award are now open. Do you know of a Waterloo Pharmacy alum who is making a significant contribution to the profession? This award recognizes these individuals and their efforts to build a better world.

Lastly, we are thrilled to announce our new LinkedIn page. Follow our page to stayed connected with us.

Enjoy the fall season!

- Andrea Edginton, Hallman Director

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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WHAT:
CE Saturday 2023
WHERE:
Hybrid, School of Pharmacy
WHEN:
September 23, 2023
FREE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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NOMINATE AN ALUM FOR THE 2023 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

PAST EVENTS

Thank you to all alumni who came out to the Waterloo Pharmacy Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament. We enjoyed a beautiful day in the sun with fellow alumni and a dinner after some golf! Thank you for your continued support of our student success fund. 
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IN THE NEWS

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Dr. Sachdev Sidhu, entrepreneur in residence and researcher at the School, led the development of a synthetic protein to treat incurable eye diseases.
READ MORE ON THIS RESEARCH
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Waterloo Pharmacy researchers address a significant gap in maternal medication research by developing a new metric using mathematical modelling to aid healthcare providers in medication prescribing for those who breastfeed their infants.
READ MORE ON THIS RESEARCH

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 

What’s new in continuing professional development (CPD)?

  • Prescribing for Minor Ailments: The Fundamentals has been updated for 2023 as well as offering new content to match the six (6) additional minor ailment prescribing categories to be offered in Ontario this Fall. Check out this popular course featuring several Waterloo faculty members as authors.
  • Want to boost your knowledge and skills in assessing and treating skin conditions? Check out the innovative series of dermatology modules on the Pharmacy 5in5 platform, including our distinctive downloadable resources.  
  • Have ideas for programs or topics you’d like to see in CPD? Send your ideas to phrcpd@uwaterloo.ca and check our Professional Development page for updates.

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