AWARDS AND HONOURS
PSS offers our heartiest congratulations to our PSS Fellow, Mr Koe Khoon Poh for winning the prestigious NUS Distinguished Alumni Service Award and the distinguished Alumni Gold Medal Award. Mr Koe's numerous achievements and continuous support for PSS has really inspired us and made us proud of our profession.
About the NUS Distinguished Alumni Service Award
The biennial Awards serve to honour alumni who have distinguished themselves in various fields locally and internationally, and are recognized for their individual contributions to the University and the larger community. To be awarded the Distinguished Alumni Service Awards, the nominee must have distinguished themselves in rendering excellent and sustained volunteer service to NUS, its predecessor institutions and/or alumni community. Mr Koe received his award at the NUS Alumni Awards 2013 held on 8 November at the Shaw Foundation Alumni House.
About the Alumni Gold Medal Award
In 1982, Dr S Lourdenadin donated the first 10 gold medals to the Alumni Council for them to select a member who in their opinion has contributed outstandingly in promoting the spirit of camaraderie amongst its members.
The Alumni Council accepted his generous donation and nominated Dato Dr Ezanee Merican as the first recipient at the annual reunion held in Cameron Highlands.
At the 90th Anniversary (1923 – 2013) Alumni Association Reunion Dinner held on 15 November 2013 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Mr Koe Khoon Poh was awarded the prestigious Alumni Gold Medal.
Mr Koe Khoon Poh receiving the Alumni Gold Medal Award from the Guest of Honour, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance
PSS CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS
Have you registered for these CPEs coming your way?
Herb-Drug Interactions and Toxicities of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Research and use of statistics – A workshop by pharmacists, for pharmacists
Date:4 & 5 Jan 2014
Training venue : Ngee Ann Polytechnic,535 Clementi Road, Singapore 599489
Course Synopsis:
To be successful in research, pharmacists require in-depth knowledge of research design that allows achievement of adequate power, for detection of statistically and clinically significant differences. In addition, proficiency in data collection and analysis is necessary to translate the results into valuable information for practice and/or policymaking. This course will familiarize pharmacists with the rudiments of statistical theory. It aims to sharpen the set of skills needed for collection of relevant and robust research data, critical analysis of data and effective data presentation in professional and academic settings.
At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
· Know how they can contribute to clinical research
· Identify research problems
· Interpret data using the most appropriate statistical method
· Evaluate the clinical significance of data obtained
· Understand how to translate research data to create an impact in current clinical practice
· Justify their contributions as a clinician scientist
· Be familiar with how and where to publish a research paper
Fees: $150 (PSS members); $280 (non-PSS members)
To register, contact the PSS secretariat at 6221 1136 or email to admin@pss.org.sg
CPE Calender for 2014 (Look out for more details coming your way soon!)
Early January 2014 (Exact date TBA)
Topic: Cancer Prevention
Speaker: Prof Jane M Pruemer
Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, James L Winkle College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati
Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, University Hospital and the Barrett Cancer Center, UC Health
16 January 2014 Thursday 6.30-8.30pm
Topic: Smoking Cessation
Speaker: Ms Melinda Chiew
Venue: NCC Auditorium
20 February 2014 Thursday 6.30-8.30pm
Topic: Urticaria and its Management
Speaker: Dr. Derrick Aw
Venue: NCC Auditorium
4-6 March 2014 6.30-8.30pm (Exact date TBA)
Topic: Diabetes Mellitus
Speaker: Mr Parry Zhang
PHARMACIST LETTER
Pharmacist's Letter is a practical, summarized version of short notes on current topics in health care. Useful comparison charts furnished with links to their detailed documents are available. Pharmacists may also obtain CPE credits through the online CE programs offered. Pharmacist's Letter also could help track CE points for you! And now, as a registered member on PSS website, you can access Pharmacist’s Letter with NO additional charge as part of membership privileges!
Forgotten your login?
Don’t worry! Here are some easy steps to help you get back into PSS member’s only resources at the PSS website.
Instructions
To access Pharmacist's Letter, first login to our new PSS website at www.pss.org.sg
Ø Under Member’s Login, key in ID and Password
- Your ID is your PSS membership number
- Password – If you have forgotten your password, please request new password (next to Member’s Login) – key in your email address and the password will be sent via email to you. (Please contact PSS if you need assistance.)
Ø Once you are logged in, click on the blue "Pharmacist Letter" tab iat the top left corner of the PSS website. You will have full access to the contents of this subscription.
Why wait? Go surf and see for yourself NOW!
To access the online CE courses on Pharmacist Letter, and to track your CE points, you will need to create a CE ID. Follow the instructions on the Pharmacist Letter Homepage to create your CE ID. However, you would still need to log in your own CPE points with SPC on your own.
