Safe Medication Disposal Student Ambassador Programme
🌟 Safe Medication Disposal (SMD) Student Ambassador Programme 2025 🌟
Empowering Future Pharmacists to Advocate for Safer Communities
Join us in the Safe Medication Disposal (SMD) Student Ambassador Programme 2025, a dynamic initiative designed to inspire pharmacy students to become advocates for proper medication disposal practices. This programme offers a unique platform to gain valuable knowledge, build advocacy skills, and make a meaningful impact through a national awareness campaign.
Date: 22nd March 2025 [Saturday]
Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am
Platform: Zoom Online Platform
📅 Who Can Participate?
Open to all Schools of Pharmacy across the country, this programme provides an opportunity for aspiring pharmacists to engage in an impactful journey while fostering community education.
Programme Highlights
Part 1: Safe Medication Disposal Workshop
Kickstarting the programme is an engaging webinar, “Don’t Throw It, Pass It”, featuring expert-led sessions that:
- Introduce the fundamentals of safe medication disposal (SMD) and local regulations.
- Cultivate essential soft skills for campaign planning and execution.
- Provide practical insights to prepare participants for impactful advocacy.
The workshop concludes with the official launch of the Safe Medication Disposal Awareness Campaign, including a comprehensive briefing for student ambassadors.
Part 2: Safe Medication Disposal Awareness Campaign Competition
Empowered by the workshop, participating student bodies are encouraged to organize their own SMD Awareness Campaigns over a three-month period.
Stand a chance to win:
1st Prize: RM1000
2nd Prize: RM800
3rd Prize: RM500
Objective:
Educate target audiences about safe medication disposal while fostering innovative, impactful initiatives among pharmacy students.
Why Participate?
- Showcase your creativity and advocacy skills.
- Collaborate with peers to develop meaningful community projects.
- Compete for the Top 3 Campaign Awards, recognizing the most innovative and effective campaigns.
Campaign Ideas:
– Host SMD talks or street interviews.
– Develop eye-catching infographics or educational materials.
– Collect unused medications through organized drives.
– Integrate campaigns with public health initiatives or university events.
MPS-YPC, in collaboration with the Malaysian Pharmacists Society Special Interest Group (MPS SIG) and the Malaysian Pharmacy Students’ Association (MyPSA), will provide support to ensure the success and reach of these campaigns.
🌟 Why Join the Safe Medication Disposal Student Ambassador Programme? 🌟
- Build Awareness: Be a champion for safer communities through proper medication disposal.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Learn from experts and gain hands-on experience in project management.
- Network & Collaborate: Connect with fellow students, pharmacists, and industry professionals.
- Let’s make a difference, one campaign at a time. Together, we can lead the charge for safe medication disposal and create a healthier future.
Open to all Schools of Pharmacy
Registration Price:
Individual: RM 30
5 per group: RM 125
10 per group: RM 200
Registration period: 10th February 2025 – 17th March 2025
Once registered, kindly submit your group members’ names in the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSXcWKlvBEnUe6GnYv67tT7FiEsets4VeDw8P4hrM0BR3bOA/viewform
For any enquiries regarding registration and payment, do contact the following personnel: Mou Sern at 017-6746662 Yuhashinee at 017-4082450
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