The FIP Foundation collaborates with the Early Career Pharmaceutical Group (ECPG) to provide leadership development for early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
Initiatives:
- Support development of future leaders for FIP and professional organizations engagement, as well as for leadership roles in careers of pharmacy practice, education, and pharmaceutical science.
- Establish new processes to foster leadership development with other FIP units.
- Continue to support the Ton Hoek Scholarship for development of future FIP leaders.
Making a Difference: Leadership Development Scholarships
The Foundation and ECPG Leadership Development Scholarships:
The Foundation, together with the FIP ECPG and Regional Forums, will awards 6 grants to support travel and participation in the annual ECPG Leadership Development Workshop and the FIP World Congress. The Foundation will collaborate with ECPG and FIP Regional Forum representatives to select a participant from each region. These individuals will also receive ongoing mentoring and support and are expected to rise to leadership roles in their country professional organization and in FIP.
To learn more about the Leadership Development Scholarships and application process, please click here.
Congratulations to the six recipients of the ECLD Scholarship 2024:
Western Pacific Region
“I want to express my sincerest gratitude to the FIP Foundation for Education and Research for selecting me as one of the recipients of the Early Career Leadership Development Scholarship. I am truly honoured and humbled to receive this prestigious award, which will enable me to attend the 82nd FIP World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. This scholarship will provide me with a unique opportunity to network with esteemed professionals in the field and share my knowledge and experiences. I am grateful for the trust and support shown by the FIP and look forward to applying the skills and knowledge I will gain during this experience to advance my career in pharmacy leadership.”
Reysan S. Cosas is a registered pharmacist in the Philippines, currently working as an assistant professor at Centro Escolar University’s School of Pharmacy. He teaches pharmacy professional courses, serves as the assistant to the Dean, handling student affairs and services, and is the adviser to the student council.
American Region
“I extend my deepest gratitude to the FIP Foundation for this special honour of representing Argentina at this prestigious event. Leading a Mental Health Hospital Pharmacy team, dedicated to serving a highly vulnerable population from deeply marginalised social sectors, demands an enormous knowledge in leadership skills. The ECLD Scholarship presents an invaluable opportunity to acquire new team management skills, ensuring the continued success of our hospitalary pharmacy service, as part of an interdisciplinary team, in delivering the highest quality care.”
Gabriel Molina is a hospital pharmacist in Argentina, leading a Pharmacy team at the National Hospital Licenciada Laura Bonaparte, specialised in Mental Health and problematic consumption, public healthcare centre, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
European Region
“Being selected as a 2024 ECLD Scholar is a tremendous honour, and I’m grateful for the incredible opportunities it will provide. It’s a chance to gain invaluable insight and develop the skills to navigate the rapidly evolving pharmaceutical field. This scholarship is truly transformative for my professional growth, offering the resources, leadership skills, and network I need to excel. Thank you so much for your support and for believing in me. I truly appreciate it.”
Irem Karaomerlioglu is a pharmacist from Turkey whose work currently focuses on pharmacovigilance and patient safety in the Ministry of Health. She has gained experience in areas such as off-label use, named patient use, compassionate use of medicines and pricing of medicines.
South East Asian Region
“I am deeply honoured to be awarded the 2024 Early Career Leadership Development (ECLD) Scholarship. Attending the FIP Congress in Cape Town and engaging with global leaders is invaluable for my professional growth. My participation will enrich my journey and enable me to contribute meaningfully to pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and education in my home country. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the FIP Foundation for Education and Research, the Bo ard members, and the Regional Selection Committee for this invaluable opportunity. I look forward to representing my country and supporting the Foundation’s objectives during the Congress.”
Mirajul Islam is a Registered Pharmacist in Bangladesh, serving as Senior Manager and Lead Instructor at the Vennue Foundation, specialising in Good Pharmacy Practice and pharmacy workforce development in low-resource settings, and implementation research in the health field.
African Region
“The ECLD Scholarship has done it again! It always empowers young pharmaceutical professionals to transform their dreams into reality; happily I could count on the FIP foundation and the African Pharmaceutical Forum (APF) to achieve one of my main career goals.”
Sagu Kenfack Rostand is a pharmacist from Cameroon specialising in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs.
Eastern Mediterranean Region
“I’m thankful to the ECLD scholarship committee for the opportunity to represent my country. I’m eager to apply the knowledge and skills I acquire to make a meaningful impact in the field of pharmacy in Palestine and other conflict-affected regions.”
Ruba Shaheen is a hospital pharmacist from Palestine, who also practises in the academia field.
Ton Hoek Scholarship:
Honoring Ton Hoek: This scholarship is named after the late General Secretary of FIP, Mr A.J.M. (Ton) Hoek (1955-2012). Many leaders in FIP donated to create this scholarship in his memory. Ton Hoek was born in The Hague, in 1955 and studied Pharmacy at the State University of Leiden in the Netherlands. From 1999 until he passed away in 2012, Ton Hoek was the General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of FIP, the International Pharmaceutical Federation. He is remembered for his dedication and service to FIP and the pharmacy profession.
The Foundation will continue to provide the annual Ton Hoek Scholarship for travel to FIP World Congress. This award recipient will receive travel support to participate in the annual ECPG Leadership Development Workshop and the FIP World Congress. These individuals will also receive ongoing mentoring and support and are expected to rise to leadership roles in their country professional organization and in FIP.
To learn more about the Ton Hoek Scholarship and application process, please click here.
Congratulations to the 2024 recipient:
“I am deeply honoured to receive the Ton Hoek Scholarship. Your continued support, following last year’s Early Career Leadership Scholarship, means a great deal to me. These awards not only provide financial assistance but also motivate me to strive for excellence in my career. Thank you for believing in my potential and supporting my professional growth.”
The Ton Hoek Scholar for the year 2024 is Praveen Devanandan. He is a pharmacist from India, currently practising in the Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education area.
Please click here to see information on past recipients.
