Malaysian Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2025 – Paediatric Pharmacy: Small Doses, Big Impact
Malaysian Clinical Pharmacy Symposium 2025 – Paediatric Pharmacy: Small Doses, Big Impact
Paediatrics, as a paramount and complicated field in patient care, has seen remarkable advancements with the evolution of state-of-the-art technology and precision medicine. This theme arises from the recognition that pharmacists play a vital role in diagnosing and treating a diverse spectrum of childhood conditions, necessitating a holistic approach that goes beyond conventional pharmaceutical practices, ranging from acute to chronic settings. As research and medical technology continue to evolve, pediatric care has expanded to incorporate precision medicine, cutting-edge diagnostic techniques, and personalized treatment strategies tailored to the unique needs of young patients.
Specific Objectives
- To facilitate a thorough understanding of the different aspects of paediatrics and highlight the pivotal role pharmacists play in managing the complexities associated with this vital branch of medicine.
- To keep participants informed of the latest trends in paediatric care, equipping them with the knowledge to provide safe, appropriate and effective care to paediatric patients.
- To foster collaboration and exchange of ideas among pharmacists, clinicians, and researchers, creating a dynamic platform for networking and interdisciplinary discussions.
- To offer interactive sessions to enlighten participants on the best available evidence-based practices to manage common or rare childhood illnesses.
- To facilitate the dissemination of cutting-edge research and best practices in clinical pharmacy, with a specific focus on paediatric-related topics.
Target Audience
- Primary Target: Young pharmacists with ≤ 3 years of working experience, hospital/clinical pharmacists
- Secondary Target: Researchers, Undergraduate pharmacy students who are in their clinical years
- Target Number of Participants: 100 participants
Topics of discussion for speakers’ session and panel discussion:
a. Speakers’ session
- Developmental Pharmacology: Challenges in Neonatal and Infant Care
- Precision Dosing and Pharmacogenomics in Chronic Paediatric Conditions
- Antimicrobial Stewardship in Paediatrics: Tackling Resistance and Improving Outcomes
- One speaker slot reserved for UKM Faculty of Pharmacy
b. Panel discussion: Bridging Gaps in Paediatric Pharmacy Practice
- Ethical dilemmas: Off-label prescribing, assent/consent in minors
- Case debates: Pain management in non-verbal children, antibiotic stewardship in paediatrics
- Transitioning adolescents to adult care: Role of pharmacists
- Advocacy for policy changes (e.g., incentivising paediatric drug development)
- Recap of MCPS 2025 themes and future collaboration opportunities
Upcoming Events
With the theme, “Health Policies: A Malaysian Pharmacist’s Perspective”, MIHS 2024/25 represents a dynamic initiative dedicated to unravelling the intricacies of healthcare policy and fostering innovation in the field. With a series of webinar, hands-on seminar and policy challenge, MIHS will be a platform where visionary pharmacist leaders are educated, empowered and enlightened to chart the course for a better healthcare landscape for Malaysia. No prior experience in health policy is necessary.
𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗨𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Are you ready to dive into the extraordinary world of Hematology and create an impact in the healthcare industry? 🥽👨⚕🏥 Presenting our 8th MCPS Event titled "𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲"! 🎊🎉 This Clinical Pharmacy Symposium and Workshop will empower Young Pharmacists like YOU to possess the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate into the complex landscape of hematology. CPD Points will be available for all participants who attended the events! Hurry and sign up now!! 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? 🔍 Deepen Your Knowledge: Understand the intricacies of hematology. 💡 Skill Enhancement: Gain practical skills for managing hematology cases. 🤝 Professional Development: Contribute to your growth and the advancement of clinical pharmacy. 🚀 Inspiration: Be part of a collective commitment to advance hematology in clinical pharmacy. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 🗓️ Date: 5th October 2024 🕘 Time: 10.00a.m. - 2.30p.m. 💻 Platform: Zoom 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 🗓️ Date: 19th October 2024 🕘 Time: 8.30a.m. - 5.00p.m. 🏢 Venue: Auditorium 1, Monash University Malaysia 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🗓️ Period: 23rd July - 31st August 💲 Online Workshop: RM 45 💲 Physical Symposium: RM 80 (MPS/MYPSA Members), RM 95 (Non-Members) 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀: 👧👱♀️👦 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟑 𝐩𝐚𝐱: • Online Workshop: RM 90 (for 3 pax) • Physical Symposium: RM 255 (for 3 pax) 💻🏢 𝟏+𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 (𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 & 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦): • Fees: RM 120 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁: 📢 Don't miss this chance to enhance your skills, network with industry leaders, and be inspired to advance the field of clinical pharmacy in hematology! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 and mark your calendar for MCPS 2024! 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? 🔍 DM us via Facebook Messenger @𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 - 𝐌𝐂𝐏𝐒 or Instagram chatbox @𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐩𝐜.𝐦𝐜𝐩𝐬! 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/mpsypc.mcps 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://www.instagram.com/mpsypc.mcps/ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀! 🚨 Early bird registration ends on 31st August! Sign up now!
