Canadian pharmacy students and interns unified for excellence, advocacy and academics in pharmacy.

CAPSIL Editor

Jasmine Ly

CAPSIL Editor

Jasmine Ly

University of Alberta, Class of 2024

Pronouns: she/her/elle

Education (Prior to pharmacy school): Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Calgary

3 adjectives to describe yourself: Bubbly, smiley, vibes

Why did you join CAPSI?

To have the opportunity to work alongside passionate and like-minded individuals who strive to advocate for pharmacy students across Canada! Also, the vibes are immaculate 🙂

What drug are you and why?

I am testosterone because DAMN have you seen my muscles?

capsil@capsi.ca

Duties for CAPSIL Editor

  • Coordinate and prepare the Association’s CAPSI General Council Senior newsletter: the CAPSIL / JACEIP (“Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns Letter” or “Le Journal de l’Association Canadienne des Étudiants et des Internes en Pharmacie”).
  • Responsible for having access to a computer able to install the layout program required for editing of the CAPSIL.
  • Responsible for the collection of articles.
  • Responsible for layout and distribution of three (3) CAPSIL / JACEIP editions? yearly to all ten pharmacy schools in Canada and entitled sponsors in a timeline as such:
    • CAPSIL Fall to be distributed between the dates of September 1st and November 15th.
    • CAPSIL Winter to be distributed between the dates of November 15th and February 15th.
    • CAPSIL Spring to be distributed between the dates of February 15th and April 30th.
  • Responsible for enforcing and communicating deadlines to ensure timely distribution.
  • Actively participate in the CAPSI Website Committee (Section 7.2).
  • Actively participate in the CAPSI Ethics Committee (Section 7.7).
  • Actively participate in the CAPSI Membership Committee (Section 7.4).
  • Collaborate with the VP Communications to ensure that the appropriate benefits are allocated to the CAPSI Club members, Corporate Partners, and Companies that have purchased advertising space.
  • Manage liaisons with Pharmacy Practice regarding the Commitment to Care Award.
  • Manage an appropriate CAPSIL budget with regard to production, translation, layout, etc.
  • Participate as an active member of the National Council, offering feedback and input on any issues and discussions that arise.
  • Act as chair of the CAPSI Translation Committee (Section 7.10).
  • Submit articles of national student interest and an update of activities to the CAPSIL.
  • Attend meetings and prepare and distribute reports at two Meetings: PDW the TC prior to the CPhA Conference. Reports may be made throughout the year to inform the National Council as needed.
  • Use the checklist approach to keep track of tasks that have been completed, are in progress, and have been completed.

Valuable Skills & Traits

  • Computer skills
  • Experience in editing, setup or layout of publications
  • Able to enforce deadlines
  • Ability to recognize current pharmacy issues in order to plan each edition of the CAPSIL