The IPSF Student Exchange Programme has allowed students from IPSF
member organisations and IPSF Individual Members to explore pharmacy
in another country since 1958. Currently, close to 50 associations
throughout the world participate in SEP and over 500 international
exchanges take place every year.
Mobility in pharmacy education is an important factor in preparing
pharmacy students to work as health professionals in the dynamic
global health care environment. In many countries, lack of opportunity
is often compounded by limited access to educational resources and/or
innovative teaching methods.
Through the Student Exchange Programme, IPSF works to increase
opportunities for improvement in pharmacy education through
facilitating students and young pharmacists to undertake international
professional experiences in:
- Community
- Hospital
- Academic
- Administrative
- Industrial fields of pharmacy
The aim of SEP is to promote understanding and cooperation amongst
pharmacy students and all health care professionals. The exchange
programme offers a unique educational and cultural experience in
addition to the regular pharmaceutical knowledge. It also helps to
broaden the students' understanding of pharmaceutical and social
conditions in different countries.
The programme runs throughout the year, but most exchanges take place
between May and September. Each exchange is from one to three months
in length. Room and board are usually provided by the host; some
countries also provide a small amount of pocket money. Travel expenses
and insurance are the responsibility of the student.
If you are interested in hosting a pharmacy student or recent graduate from a different country, or if you have any other questions please contact the Student Exchange Officer, found on the CAPSI Executive page.
Download the host questionnaire
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