A new batch of pre-registration pharmacists has recently started their next 9 months’ journey to become full fledge pharmacists. A ceremony to mark the beginning of their training was held recently at the NTUC Centre in Marina Boulevard on 28th Jun 2008.

The invited guests present included our Chief Pharmacist (Ministry of Health) cum President/Registrar (Singapore Pharmacy Board) - Ms. Ang Hui Gek,  and President (Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore) cum Chief Pharmacist (Alexandra Hospital) - Ms Fatimah MK. 
Like any other ceremony, the event would never be complete without speeches. The event kicked off with an Opening Speech by Chairperson, PSS Pre-Registration Pharmacists’ Training Subcommittee - Ms Maggie Tan; and the Welcome Speech by PSS President and Chief Pharmacist followed. .

There are 82 pre-registration pharmacists in this batch and they posed happily for a group photo which captured the sense of anticipation and eagerness to wanting to join the work force. This batch of trainees are the second batch of pre-regs who are required to fulfil the entry-to-practice assessment based on Singapore Pharmacy Board’s  Competency Standards and Examination. Outline of the SPB's Competency Standards and Examination was outline by Mr. Wu Tuck Seng - SPB Chairman of the Board of Examiners.

On behalf of the PSS, we wish all of them a fruitful journey and we too look forward to them joining the fraternity soon.

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