Over 650 CAPSI members from across Canada came together from January 22nd-26th, 2003 for Professional Development Week 2003. The conference was hosted by students from Dalhousie University and was held along the Halifax waterfront at Casino Nova Scotia Hotel. During the days of the conference, student pharmacists participated in CAPSI competitions at the George A Burbidge Building at the College of Pharmacy at Dalhousie University and attended a variety of educational presentations.

The conference started on a high note with an empowering message from the keynote speaker, Dr Charles Hepler. A variety of clinic breakouts were held to update students' knowledge on emerging therapies and clinical guidelines. CAPSI saw the return of one of their former Presidents, Mike Sullivan, who provided students with a overview of financial strategies that may help make the financial transition from student pharmacist to practicing pharmacist easier. The motivational speaker, Mr Alvin Law, concluded the conference with an extremely emotional presentation and left students questioning their own capabilities and limits. Although the conference delegates worked hard by day, they certainly partied the night away at the opening ceremony at Pier 21, the Night Out in Halifax, the Nova Scotia Ceilidth and the final Banquet. PDW 2003 celebrated the 35th Birthday of CAPSI?..CAPSI we are looking forward to another 35 great years, congratulations on this milestone!!! Overall PDW 2003 was a tremendous success. The organizing committee would like to thank all CAPSI members who attended as well as the support from their very generous sponsors who made the event possible.