“I find that the lectures are very interesting and cover several clinical scenarios. I believe that the course is highly educational as well as innovative in the way lectures are taught. Face to face lectures are highly inspiring and tutorials include interactive live video-conferencing. These highlight the level of organisation and excellent communication between the University of Malta and University of Illinois in Chicago”. Noelia Helgado Sanchez, Spain “The Pharm D. program provides an exceptional teaching and learning environment for pharmacists to enhance their knowledge and practice skills in performing the pharmacist’s role in policy, health care delivery and regulatory. To compliment the programme, I am also undergoing a paid traineeship at the Malta Medicines Authority. The traineeship and the doctoral programme are taking my career to the next level and I am increasing my confidence to take leadership and management roles. I highly recommend the programme and the traineeship”. Roberta Agius, Malta “The placement at hospital as part of the Pharm D programme provides versatile experience in the different roles of a pharmacist. Besides broadening my knowledge of the English language I enjoy living in Malta because of the friendly people as well as the lovely weather. ” Dorothea Zoska, Germany Invitation for a taste of the POST-GRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY University of Malta (Malta) in collaboration with University of Illinois at Chicago (USA) Tuesday 21 – Thursday 23 April 2015 PAID TRAINEESHIP INFORMATION http://www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/news-details?id=F395 UNIVERSITY OF MALTA L-Università ta’ Malta Highlights of the Programme: o Recognised Doctoral Programme at Level 8 o In Collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago (US). o Hybrid Teaching Model including on-line teaching, campus and practice-based learning and a research component. o Three Year Programme covering nine semesters with the possibility to get 'Masters in Advanced Clinical Pharmacy' after three semesters. This Leading Programme was developed to: o Provide expertise for the rapidly growing niche area of clinical pharmacy o Create exposures in different areas of practice, such as regulatory affairs, community pharmacy, state of the art hospital environment and pharmacovigilance. o Develop professionals with a research-oriented approach and with skills in advanced clinical pharmacy practice. o Empower pharmacists practising in the professional areas to take up leadership roles that will drive policies, developments in practice and service provision which draw on a scientific and evidence base. Application Process: o Simple Online Application Form. o Paid Traineeship in various areas including Regulatory Environment. o Join in the October 2015 intake. Apply now by visiting: http://www.um.edu.mt/imp/courses/doctor-ofpharmacy. The Department of Pharmacy at the University of Malta in collaboration with the College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC) are inviting you to attend seminars as part of the Pharm D programme being organised during the visit of members of the UIC in Malta on Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April 2015 at the University of Malta, Malta During these seminars, one can experience the model of teaching in lectures from case discussions, case presentations, clinical ward practice and journal clubs. No registration fees are applicable for these seminars.