EPSA PODCAST

In the first episode of the EPSA Podcast Season 2 we talk about Flu Vaccination and the impact Pharmacists make in vaccination, as well as whether or not the University Curricula includes all the information we need about vaccines.

Meet our guests!

Sibilia Quilici - Executive Director Vaccines Europe, EFPIA

Jan De Belie - Professional Affairs Advisor PGEU

Marianna Gajda & Joanna Oberska - Organisers of "Vaccines, it doesn't hurt!", PPSA Poland

Here are only a few of the questions you'll receive answers to in this episode!

Can I get a Flu Shot if I just got vaccinated against COVID-19? [Min 10:14]

In how many EU countries can community pharmacists administer vaccines? [Min 17:28]

What change would Pharmacy students like to see in the university curricula? [Min 30:13]

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#WEareEPSA 

They say being in the EPSA Team is an unforgettable adventure. Who can know about it better than people who were involved in the Team?

In this podcast episode we catch up with EPSA Alumni: 

Chris Klerks (Parliamentarian Council Member 2017/2018, EPSA Treasurer 2018/2019; currently in his last year of Bio-Pharmaceutical sciences Master course at the University of Leiden in The Netherlands. For his graduation project, he is currently working on a data-driven solution to mitigate drug shortages at the supply chain department of a pharmaceutical wholesaler.  

Eva Shannon Schiffrer (Scientist in Analytical Development, EPSA Honorary Life Member, Science Coordinator 2015/2016, Secretary General 2016/2017, Vice President of Education 2017/2018, President 2018/2019, Immediate Past President 2019/2020),

Patrick Jongeleen (Clinical Research Associate, Treasurer 2016/2017, Vice President of External Relations 2017/2018).

We talk about their EPSA journey, their motivation for being in the Team, and advice for those who are considering applying for the Team.

EPSA Career Week is a whole week full of activities such as chat with professionals or soft skills trainings, focused on the professional development of European pharmacy students is approaching. This year, we focus on how to choose a perfect path for yourself and kickstart your career. Our today’s guest is May Žitnik, who is working in a pharmaceutical company in Slovenia as an assistant brand manager. He is also an EPSA Alumni and soft- skills trainer. We are talking about initiatives that students can take during their studies, soft- skills that are important when applying for the job, and many more.

EPSA Career Week is a whole week full of activities such as chat with professionals or soft skills trainings, focused on the professional development of European pharmacy students is approaching. This year, we focus on how to choose a perfect path for yourself and kickstart your career. Our today’s guest is May Žitnik, who is working in a pharmaceutical company in Slovenia as an assistant brand manager. He is also an EPSA Alumni and soft- skills trainer. We are talking about initiatives that students can take during their studies, soft- skills that are important when applying for the job, and many more. 

Irish Pharmaceutical Students’ Association is the winner of the Meet me Fair presentation which took place during the online Autumn Assembly. Our today’s guests are members of IPSA: Aoife Huethorst and Conor Walsh.  We talk about IPSA projects, initiatives, and we have a chance to get to know some Irish traditions. 

The European Antibiotic Awareness Day is an annual European public health initiative that takes place on 18 November to raise awareness about the threat to public health of antibiotic resistance and the importance of prudent antibiotic use.

Our guests are pharmacy students from European countries who are actively involved in encouraging the responsible use of antibiotics. Mojca Gojčič- Liaison Secretary and one of the advocacy representatives of ŠSSFD (Students' Section of Slovenian Pharmaceutical Society), Chloé Lebbos- Vice President in charge of European Affairs of ANEPF (Association nationale des Etudiants en Pharmacie de France), and Filip Bařinka- Public Health Coordinator of CzPSA (Czech Pharmaceutical Students' Association), highlight the importance of students’ involvement in AMR advocacy and share with us the initiatives done by their national associations to raise awareness on antimicrobial resistance.

music: Thunderbird (epidemicsound)

In this episode, we are talking about the Mentoring Project which aims to establish a bond between

current professionals and students in order to provide them with the career guidance from an

international perspective of development. Our guests: Abnoos Azarbad (Mentee 2019/ 2020), Tatiana

Grammatikopoulou (Mentee 2019/2020), and Ciprian Alexandru Chiriță (Mentee 2018/2019, Professional

Affairs Coordinator 2019/2020), recount their experience as mentees and how the Mentoring Project has

helped them in their career and discussed why having a Mentor is so important for professional

development.

music: Thunderbird (epidemicsound)

In this episode, Miracle Udokang (host), Publications Coordinator

2019/2020 catches up with Jagraj Singh Thandi, Final Year MPharm

Student at the University of Birmingham, Editorial board member

under the Public Relations (PR) Subcommittee of EPSA, International

Representative of the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association

(BPSA) in the 2019/2020 mandate. As the winner of a professional

experience elective with Genos Ltd at the EPSA Autumn Assembly

which took place in Poreč, Croatia, Jagraj recounts his internship

experience, time in EPSA, future plans and more.

music: Thunderbird (epidemicsound)