The Activities of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists



Society Activities
HKPharm J Volume 31 (1), Jan-Apr-2024 (2024-04-29): P.4-5

Educational Webinars

 

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong (SHPHK) has organized two educational webinars recently on topics related to pharmacy practice and patient care.

 

The first lecture, titled "Application of ChatGPT in drug information," was held on 5th February, 2024 and was jointly organized by the HKU Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy and the SHPHK. Dr. Sara Grossman, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Long Island University's College of Pharmacy, was the distinguished speaker for this session. Dr. Grossman shared practical skills and limitations when utilizing ChatGPT as a drug information searching tool.

 

The second lecture, titled "Pharmacy Strategies in Empowering Patients in the smoking cessation journey," took place on 8th January, 2024. We invited two speakers for this lecture: Mr. Cheng Wai Chung, a community pharmacist, and Mr. Louis Chow, a hospital pharmacist. Their combined expertise and practical experience in patient care and smoking cessation strategies provided a comprehensive overview of how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in empowering individuals to overcome tobacco addiction. They also introduced the future development of pharmacist smoking cessation service.

 

 

If you missed any of the above webinars and you are a member of SHPHK, you can always visit SHPHK homepage and sign in to view all the past webinar recordings (shphk.org.hk > resources > learning activities)

 

Press Conference

 

On 10th March 2024, a press conference was held, co-organized by the SHPHK, Hong Kong Skin Health Foundation, and The Hong Kong Society for Infectious Diseases. Mr. So Yiu Wah, Vice President of SHPHK, along with Dr. Lin Wai Chi and Dr. Chan Hau Ngai, emphasized the importance of preventive measures and timely administration of the herpes zoster vaccine, particularly for those at higher risk. This collaborative effort aimed to raise awareness and empower the public to protect their health.

 

Change of President

 

Mr. William Chui has been a general committee member of the SHPHK since 2009 and has held the position of President since 2013. On April 1, 2024, Mr. Chui will step down from his presidency, ending his 15 years of service at the SHPHK.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to Mr. William Chui for his tireless service to the SHPHK over the past 15 years.

 

Stepping into the role of President will be Mr. So Yiu Wah, the current Vice President of SHPHK. Mr. So previously served as a general committee member of SHPHK since 2004 and held the position of President from 2008 to 2012. After a brief hiatus, Mr. So rejoined the SHPHK general committee in 2023, assuming the role of Vice President.

 

 

We welcome Mr. So Yiu Wah as the incoming President of the SHPHK, and look forward to a bright future under Mr. So's leadership and the continued growth and success of our Society.

 

The transition in leadership marks an important milestone for SHPHK. Mr. Chui's dedication and contributions during his tenure as President have greatly impacted the organization and the pharmacy profession in Hong Kong. Now, Mr. So will take the helm, leveraging his commitment to further advance the goals and initiatives of SHPHK.

 

The SHPHK looks forward to the new chapter under Mr. So's leadership, building upon the foundation laid by Mr. Chui and continuing to serve as a leading voice for hospital pharmacists in Hong Kong.

 

You are most welcome to follow the Society’s Facebook page (@SHPHK) and Instagram (@SHPHK1987) to know more about the Society’s development and activities. You may also visit the Drug Education Resources Centre (DERC) Website:

www.derc.org.hk to keep abreast of the latest news and development of pharmaceutical services in Hong Kong. Join us now as new member or renew your membership at the Society’s website: www.shphk.org.hk.


2024-04-29 於2024月04月25日

Educational Webinars

 

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong (SHPHK) has organized two educational webinars recently on topics related to pharmacy practice and patient care.

 

The first lecture, titled "Application of ChatGPT in drug information," was held on 5th February, 2024 and was jointly organized by the HKU Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy and the SHPHK. Dr. Sara Grossman, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Long Island University's College of Pharmacy, was the distinguished speaker for this session. Dr. Grossman shared practical skills and limitations when utilizing ChatGPT as a drug information searching tool.

 

The second lecture, titled "Pharmacy Strategies in Empowering Patients in the smoking cessation journey," took place on 8th January, 2024. We invited two speakers for this lecture: Mr. Cheng Wai Chung, a community pharmacist, and Mr. Louis Chow, a hospital pharmacist. Their combined expertise and practical experience in patient care and smoking cessation strategies provided a comprehensive overview of how pharmacists can play a pivotal role in empowering individuals to overcome tobacco addiction. They also introduced the future development of pharmacist smoking cessation service.

 

 

If you missed any of the above webinars and you are a member of SHPHK, you can always visit SHPHK homepage and sign in to view all the past webinar recordings (shphk.org.hk > resources > learning activities)

 

Press Conference

 

On 10th March 2024, a press conference was held, co-organized by the SHPHK, Hong Kong Skin Health Foundation, and The Hong Kong Society for Infectious Diseases. Mr. So Yiu Wah, Vice President of SHPHK, along with Dr. Lin Wai Chi and Dr. Chan Hau Ngai, emphasized the importance of preventive measures and timely administration of the herpes zoster vaccine, particularly for those at higher risk. This collaborative effort aimed to raise awareness and empower the public to protect their health.

 

Change of President

 

Mr. William Chui has been a general committee member of the SHPHK since 2009 and has held the position of President since 2013. On April 1, 2024, Mr. Chui will step down from his presidency, ending his 15 years of service at the SHPHK.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to Mr. William Chui for his tireless service to the SHPHK over the past 15 years.

 

Stepping into the role of President will be Mr. So Yiu Wah, the current Vice President of SHPHK. Mr. So previously served as a general committee member of SHPHK since 2004 and held the position of President from 2008 to 2012. After a brief hiatus, Mr. So rejoined the SHPHK general committee in 2023, assuming the role of Vice President.

 

 

We welcome Mr. So Yiu Wah as the incoming President of the SHPHK, and look forward to a bright future under Mr. So's leadership and the continued growth and success of our Society.

 

The transition in leadership marks an important milestone for SHPHK. Mr. Chui's dedication and contributions during his tenure as President have greatly impacted the organization and the pharmacy profession in Hong Kong. Now, Mr. So will take the helm, leveraging his commitment to further advance the goals and initiatives of SHPHK.

 

The SHPHK looks forward to the new chapter under Mr. So's leadership, building upon the foundation laid by Mr. Chui and continuing to serve as a leading voice for hospital pharmacists in Hong Kong.

 

You are most welcome to follow the Society’s Facebook page (@SHPHK) and Instagram (@SHPHK1987) to know more about the Society’s development and activities. You may also visit the Drug Education Resources Centre (DERC) Website:

www.derc.org.hk to keep abreast of the latest news and development of pharmaceutical services in Hong Kong. Join us now as new member or renew your membership at the Society’s website: www.shphk.org.hk.

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