MSP Member Update - Volume 1, Number 1
April 9, 2003

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Manitoba Pharmacy Conference 2003
Celebrating the Past…Building for the Future
April 25 to 27, 2003

To find out more about the session below and other continuing education sessions offered at the Manitoba Pharmacy Conference go to http://www.mbpharmacyconference.com/

Session C
Enhancing Quality in Learning - 1 CEU
Sunday, April 27, 2003
9:00am to 10:00am
East Ballroom, Mezzanine Level, Fairmont Hotel

Join members of the MPhA Professional Development Committee as they look back on the challenges and successes of the first year with the Learning Portfolio. We will reflect on the results of the recently held peer reviewed audit and examine ways to get the most out of our Learning Projects. Manitoba pharmacists will share the ways that they have been able to incorporate documentation into their busy practices. As we build for the future, we seek ways to enhance the quality of our professional development and meet the professional challenges of tomorrow.

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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

I am writing to tell you about a fantastically EXCITING opportunity that you are invited to take part in this summer! Over the past year my colleagues and I have been working hard to bring foreign exchange students

to Canada during the summer months, in order for them to experience a little taste of Canadian Pharmacy Practice. I have found pharmacies that

are willing to take students on these exchanges (BUT I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR MORE!!), and now I am looking for families that would like to host a student in their home. The students come from all over the world and will be here for just one month, any time between May and September. They all

speak fluent English and are in general very keen on getting out there and seeing Canada, in and outside of the pharmacy.

Their exchange offers them the chance to be in a pharmacy for a few hours of the day, with the rest of the time to explore their surroundings. Having

participated in two exchanges myself, I can't stress enough what a wonderful experience this is for all parties involved!!

If you think this is an opportunity you would like to grab please contact me as soon as possible, and I can provide you with more details.

Thank you for your time - I hope to hear from many of you soon!

Myriah Lesko
4th Year Pharmacy, U of M
IPSF Liaison 2002-2003
CAPSI Canada
pharmerr2003@hotmail.com

Note: Last year the students were from the Netherlands, Sweden and Portugal.