Purpose and criteria
This award is presented to an undergraduate pharmacy student who exhibits the traits of a future hospital pharmacy practitioner and has shown a commitment to hospital pharmacy practice:
- The candidate exhibits eagerness, dedication, and a positive attitude toward academic learning and the profession and practice of hospital pharmacy
- The candidate has received training in an organized healthcare setting
- The candidate has participated in the education of healthcare practitioners, the public or patients
- The candidate may have participated in voluntary CSHP and CAPSI activities
- The candidate has been endorsed by a preceptor or supervisor who can attest to their worthiness for this award through their stated contributions to hospital pharmacy
Eligibility
This award is for student pharmacists who are members of both the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI) and are currently enrolled in a Canadian undergraduate pharmacy program. Only one award is given annually, and it will not be granted if there are no qualified candidates.
About the award
The recipient can be presented at either CAPSI's Professional Development Week (PDW) or CSHP's Professional Practice Conference (PPC) and will receive a certificate, conference registration, travel, and accommodation.
Award details
Award submissions will be adjudicated by the CSHP National Awards Committee. A representative from CAPSI will also be invited to assist in the selection process. Assessment will be based solely on the information provided. In the event of a peer-nomination, additional details may be requested by the Awards Committee.
- Applications due by October 31 (23:59 Pacific Time)
- Winner contacted in November
- Winner announced in January via website, email, and social media
Submission details
Nominate yourself or someone else for an award using this nomination form.
Please have the following documents ready to upload into your completed nomination form:
- A letter of recommendation from the candidate's preceptor or supervisor (not exceeding 500 words) to confirm the candidate's award worthiness and their fulfillment of the award criteria. The preceptor or supervisor is not required to be member of CSHP.
- The candidate's curriculum vitae (not exceeding two pages) which includes a summary of CSHP/CAPSI involvement.
If you would like more information, please contact us using the coordinates below:
Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy
38 promenade Auriga Drive, suite/bureau 200, Nepean, Ontario K2E 8E5
[email protected]
613-909-9964