Having opportunities to learn from practicing pharmacists is an important part of the student experience at UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences. "As someone who has been through the PharmD program, I know the difficulties that can arise from balancing school, work and your personal life. I want to be a PF to connect with students like me who will be my future colleagues, and give them the same guidance I received to help set them up for success in the future." – current 3rd-year pharmacy student. As a Pharmacist Facilitator with the IA Team, you will share your knowledge with learners while supplementing your own growth and development as a pharmacy professional.
We are looking for Pharmacist Facilitators from a wide range of pharmacy backgrounds to teach in IA sessions within the Entry-to-Practice PharmD Program. IA sessions are the place in each Medication Management Course where elements of current and previous course content are integrated via authentic face-to-face and/or online learning activities in the pharmacy practice lab, large and/or small group tutorial sessions and individual self-directed sessions. You must be a licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Injection certification and experience in teaching and/or precepting are assets. We are looking for pharmacists to fill regularly scheduled or casual positions throughout the academic year (September to May). Compensation for each session is $145.
"Being a Pharmacist Facilitator has been one of the most fulfilling experiences in my career thus far. Not only has it allowed me to connect with students one-on-one to shape their understanding of what real-life pharmacy practice looks like, but I've also been able to sharpen my teaching skills, stay up to date in various key areas of knowledge, and meet like-minded pharmacists from different backgrounds. It's a refreshing change of pace from day-to-day practice and I really enjoy what every practice session has to offer." – Chuchu, Pharmacist Facilitator
"I have found the Pharmacist Facilitator position to be both satisfying and challenging. It is satisfying to work in a congenial environment, supported by faculty and staff to allow me to achieve our common goals, which is teaching the students about pharmacy. At the same time, it is challenging as I continue to update my clinical knowledge and communication skills, allowing me to be more clinical and time efficient at work. For pharmacists who want to be challenged and work with a great team, this is the position for you." – John, Pharmacist Facilitator
We are now accepting applications for the academic year starting in September 2024. Applications for regularly scheduled positions will be accepted until June 1, 2024. Applications for casual positions will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Click here to see a video of our students learning in the Faculty’s practice lab.
Are you or someone you know interested in joining our team? Please use the following links to apply:
New Facilitators – Click Here to Apply (PDF, 400 KB)
Returning Facilitators – Click Here to Apply (PDF, 150 KB)
Questions? Please reach out to Aileen Mira (aileen.mira@ubc.ca) or Lia Hughes (lia.hughes@ubc.ca).