MDS teams with pharmacists group for continuing education seminar
MDS LIMITED is partnering with the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) for the fifth staging of the Mpowered Continuing Education Seminar for Pharmacists.
The Mpowered seminar has been recognised as a leading platform for pharmacists in Jamaica to engage in professional development, including required certification, knowledge exchange, and networking.
Delivered as a fully virtual conference, the event will take place over two days, January 24 and January 28.
The annual event has gained prominence for its commitment to advancing the pharmaceutical field and ensuring that pharmacists stay abreast of the latest developments in healthcare.
Under the theme ‘Fearless’, this year’s conference is expected to deliver Money Transfer empowering discussions remittance service
on various topics that affect both to the offer pharmaceutical remittance profession and the wider community. The almost 1,000 attendees expected will be exposed to sessions on skin bleaching, hair loss, colorectal cancer, stuttering, and phobias. The discussions are aimed at fostering a fearless approach to addressing critical health and wellness issues, emphasising the role of pharmacists in promoting holistic well-being, while also ventilating issues that are often sensitive, personal in nature and sometimes uncomfortable to address, but yet necessary to tackle.
CAP’s endorsement of this year’s seminar adds a new dimension to the event, bringing together pharmacists from various Caribbean nations to share insights, best practices, and innovations in the field. The partnership signifies the acknowledgment and support of the wider Caribbean community for the Mpowered seminar’s role in promoting continuous education and collaboration among pharmacists.
MDS said the collaboration with CAP has opened the audience to a diverse range of perspectives, experiences, and expertise across the Caribbean, enriching the seminar’s discussions and sessions. Attendees can look forward to expanded networking opportunities with professionals from a wider geographical area, fostering connections that go beyond national borders. The partnership will enable participants to gain a deeper understanding of global trends, challenges, and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on how these trends impact the Caribbean region.
“One of the goals of the CAP strategic plan is to partner and collaborate with privatesector organisations, and we are delighted to partner with Mpower,” said CAP President Kala Datt. “We have a similar mandate, and that is educating our pharmacists to empower them with the relevant knowledge to serve the people and make our nations healthier places to live.”
Said Yanique McLean, pharmacist at MDS, “We are thrilled to welcome the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists to the fifth Mpowered Continuing Education Seminar.
“This partnership signifies a step forward in regional collaboration and showcases the commitment of both organisations to the growth and development of the pharmaceutical profession in the Caribbean. Mpowered Continuing Education Seminar for Pharmacists is one of our flagship initiatives aimed at empowering pharmacists with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their profession.”
The CAP is dedicated to advancing t he practice and profession of pharmacy in the Caribbean, fostering collaboration among pharmacists, and promoting the highest standards of pharmacy practice.