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Each year Waterloo Pharmacy recognizes these exceptional mentors, nominated by the students, through the Outstanding Co-op Supervisor Award and the Outstanding Preceptor of the Year Award. Join us in congratulating the 2022 recipients, joint co-op supervisors Dr. Co Pham and Ian MacKay and preceptor Dr. Monica Bagga!

Since January 2023, pharmacists across Ontario have been prescribing medications for 13 minor ailments. Nardine Nakhla, pharmacist and professor at the University of Waterloo, was a member of the advisory group that drafted regulations enabling this expansion in scope. Nakhla provides an update on the changing minor ailments landscape in Ontario.

The University of Waterloo and Centre for Family Medicine - Family Health Team residency program graduates primary care pharmacists who provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care for our growing communities. The program has been awarded full accreditation by the Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board.

Waterloo Pharmacy researchers find an opportunity to improve vaccination uptake

Waterloo Pharmacy offers new Culturally Safe Patient course

Celine Huab (PharmD'22) shares her experience during her Waterloo Pharmacy co-op work term in Moose Factory and Moosonee Ontario. She is self-taught and still learning in aspects of Truth and Reconciliation, an on-going journey.

Urslak and Dao wrote an article on how this experience changed their lives and opened their eyes to what the pharmacy profession can do with a full scope of practice for patients and entire communities.

When Melinda Bai (PharmD ’24) and Shirley Ma (PharmD ’24) signed up to complete their co-op work terms in Edson, Alberta, they did not expect to undergo not only one, but two wildfire evacuations, flood warnings and tornado watches. This was a co-op experience like no other.

Lisa Ros-Choi (Rx2021) reflects on her hospital residency at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

August 28 was a beautiful day for a round of golf and a chance to reconnect with friends and former classmates. Waterloo Pharmacy alumni, faculty and friends attended our annual golf invitational with all proceeds donated to the Waterloo Pharmacy Student Success Fund.