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

Vice President, Education

Melanie King

Vice President, Education

Melanie King

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Class of 2025

Pronouns: she/her

Education (Prior to pharmacy school): 1 year of prerequisites at Memorial University

3 adjectives to describe yourself: Ambitious, nerdy, loyal

Why did you join CAPSI?

I wanted to get to meet other pharmacy students across the country.

What drug are you and why?

Warfarin – I am hardworking and committed to a task but also enjoy lots of interactions (networking) with others.

vped@capsi.ca

Duties for Vice President, Education

  • Responsible for the coordination of the National Competitions of CAPSI including review, updates and distribution of the rules and regulations. The competitions shall include: CAPSI Compounding Competition, CAPSI Patient Interview Competition, CAPSI Over-the-Counter (OTC) Counseling Competition, CAPSI Student Literary Challenge, PharmaFacts and Evidence-Based Practice Competitions.
  • Contact and maintain relations with all sponsors and groups affiliated with the competitions, awards, and other projects associated with this portfolio. This involves close relations with the PDW committee to ensure the information and set-up of the National Competitions is reviewed.
  • Act as the Chairperson of the CAPSI Competition Review Committee (Section 7.8).
  • Actively participate in the CAPSI Advocacy and Professional Affairs Committee (Section 7.11). 
  • Review, update and distribute the CAPSI Awards of Professionalism (e.g., CAPSI – Guy Genest Award, CAPSI Award of Professionalism for Pharmacist Awareness Month).
  • Submit articles of national student interest and an update of activities to the CAPSIL.
  • Participate as an active member of the National Council, offering feedback and input on any issues and discussions that arise.
  • Attend meetings and prepare and distribute reports at two Meetings: PDW and the TC prior to the CPhA Conference. Reports may be made throughout the year to inform the National Council as needed.
  • Responsible for collecting local competition dates following CPhA Conference for the purpose of timing the release of competition materials before September. Local competitions may include but are not limited to: CAPSI Compounding Competition, CAPSI PIC, CAPSI OTC Counselling Competition, CAPSI SLC, Guy Genest Award, and Pharmafacts.
  • Use the checklist approach to keep track of tasks that have been completed, are in progress, and have been completed.

 

Valuable Skills & Traits

  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze, assess and evaluate protocols, procedures and documents
  • Statistical knowledge
  • Creativity