PharmaTalk 2025
Opening doors to global pharmacy — and you’ll wish you were there!
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in international pharmacy organisations? Or how students secure global positions, collaborate across countries, and build career-changing networks? If you didn’t attend PharmaTalk 2025, you might have missed one of the most eye-opening events of this year.
A Deep Dive into the World of IPSF
For many pharmacy students, the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) and its Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO) can feel like big names from far away — prestigious, but unfamiliar. PharmaTalk 2025 changed that perception completely.
Through informative presentations by distinguished alumni from both BEM KMFA UGM and NUSPS, participants gained a clear understanding of what these organisations actually do. Speakers guided attendees through the global committee structure, recruitment process, and responsibilities of roles such as the IPSF Team Global and APRO Committees.
But the real highlight? The stories.
Speakers sharing about their experiences with IPSF
Speakers recounted their journeys of working with delegates from around the world — whether in international meetings or casual late-night discussions across time zones. Students heard first-hand how these experiences shaped their professional identities, expanded their perspectives, and opened doors that they never expected. Many alumni also shared that their involvement in IPSF had directly given them an edge in job applications and exposed them to global health opportunities they would not have found otherwise. For many who attended, it was the first time learning about the far-reaching impact a student-run international organisation can make.
Building Global Connections — Right From Your Screen
On top of the insights, PharmaTalk 2025 also offered something equally valuable: connections.
Students from both sides having a blast meeting new friends!
Students from Singapore and Indonesia interacted, exchanged questions, and sparked conversations that could grow into future collaborations. The energy in the discussions demonstrated just how eager everyone was to learn, connect, and be part of something bigger than themselves. This event highlighted the opportunities NUSPS provides for students to engage in international collaborations.
An Event You Won’t Want to Miss Next Time
If you weren’t a part of PharmaTalk 2025, don’t sweat too much about it… though you might feel just a tiny twinge of FOMO as those who attended the event had walked away with knowledge, networks, and career inspiration that no summary can ever fully capture. And this is just the beginning.
As more events roll out in the months to come, one thing is clear: NUSPS is gearing up for more enriching and impactful experiences. So, keep your eyes open and don’t let the next opportunity slip by. Your next chance to be part of something global is coming — and you’ll want to be there from the start. See you then!
Written by: Ethan