RPS Foundation Programme

Everything you need to know about foundation training

A closer look at the progress made so far on introducing a nationwide foundation training scheme.…

Gail Fleming: ‘We want to develop and invest in postgraduate pharmacy training’

After six years with Health Education England as pharmacy dean for London and the South East, Gail Fleming has joined the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to lead its directorate of education.…

New ‘core curriculum’ will help pharmacists direct their careers, says RPS

A brand new Royal Pharmaceutical Society ‘Professional development core curriculum’ has been launched at the 2018 International Pharmaceutical Federation Congress in Glasgow.…

The RPS Foundation Programme: not just for hospital pharmacists

Pharmacist Darren Pugh, describes how the RPS Foundation Programme has benefited his community pharmacy career.…

Q&A: Ivana Knyght, interim head of professional support at the RPS

Ivana Knyght leads the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s professional development and support service. Here, she talks to Corrinne Burns about the type of support the team offers members throughout their careers.…

Two new expert advisory boards for the RPS

Two new expert advisory boards have emerged from existing expert groups within the RPS: the Faculty and Research board and the Science and Research board.…

CPPE foundation course applications now open

Newly qualified pharmacists wanting to develop knowledge and skills in community pharmacy can now apply for the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education foundation course starting in October.…

Q&A: Farewell to RPS chief executive, Helen Gordon

After seven years in the pharmacy world, Helen Gordon is departing as chief executive of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to enter pastures new at the Royal Society of Medicine. Here, she talks to Julia Robinson about her proudest moments and what advice she would give to her successor. …

Pharmacy needs global professional standards for education and workforce development

Catherine Duggan, director of professional development at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and Ian Bates, education adviser to the RPS English Pharmacy Board, discuss the importance of developing a global standard of education and training for pharmacists.…

Q&A: An insight into the finances of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

The 2017 Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) budget, agreed in November 2016, includes a financial surplus of £5,000 before interest. Here Simon Redman, director of finance at the RPS, talks to Julia Robinson about how the RPS has recovered from last year’s budgeted loss of £1.…