Dr. SOEURN Visal
The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) was founded in 1949 by eight pharmacy student associations in London, United Kingdom. The Federation now represents approximately 500,000 pharmacy students and recent graduates in 92 countries worldwide. IPSF is the leading international advocacy organization for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students. They promote improved public health through the provision of information, education, and networking opportunities as well as a range of publications and professional activities. IPSF facilitates several projects within our three focus areas, which are pharmacy education, professional development, and public health. Through these projects, they aim to contribute to the development of members’ skills and abilities and assist in reaching individuals within communities.
UP Pharmacy students worked very hard to create Cambodian Pharmacy Student Alliance (CamPSA) a representative organization for all pharmacy students in Cambodia. CamPSA started its process to be an IPSF member in November 2019. Finally, CamSPA was accepted to become a member of IPSF on 15th August 2020. Special thanks to the efforts of Ms. Srey Pich, Ms. Uth Khemary, Ms. Sun Nuka, and the team with support from the Faculty of Pharmacy. UP is proud that our pharmacy students are developing their leadership and pushing themselves to become visible on the world stage.
They are not only representing UP but all pharmacy students in Cambodia. CamSPA will welcome members from other Faculties of Pharmacy in Cambodia in the future, so we can work together to develop their leadership and management skills, as well as contributing to worldwide public health.
