About the Association

The largest and independent
an organization connecting pharmacy students from all over Poland.

Polish Pharmacy Students' Society

PTSF is a self-governing, non-political, non-profit organization of pharmacy students and graduates from across Poland. We are part of International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF) and European Pharmaceutical Students' Association (EPSA) connecting about 500,000 future pharmacists from over 100 countries around the world.

Our main statutory goals are: representing the interests of Polish pharmacy students and young pharmacists in Poland and abroad, supporting students in acquiring theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and developing their scientific potential. We also strive to facilitating the active entry of students into the labor market and promoting the social and professional activation of pharmacists.

Download the Association's statute

Our motto is:

""Today we are creating the pharmacy of tomorrow""

Our mission

The mission of PTSF is supporting the development of students and young pharmacists, both scientifically and professionally. We want every Member of our Organization to have the opportunity to gain practical experience, deepen their theoretical knowledge, and actively enter the pharmaceutical job market.

We also strive to:

National team

Representing the interests of Polish pharmacy students in the country and abroad.

Promotion

Promotion activation professional
and social pharmacists.

Shaping

Shaping responsible professional attitude, consistent with high standards of pharmaceutical ethics.

Building

Building strong community students
and pharmacy graduates who support each other and exchange experiences.

Our mission

The Polish Pharmaceutical Students' Association bases its activities on the voluntary work of its members. We strive to be guided by social responsibility, the constant pursuit of development opportunities, and concern for the image of the pharmacy profession.

We implement research and training projects aimed at students, as well as promote knowledge about the role of pharmacotherapy, prevention, and a healthy lifestyle in local communities.

Training

We organize regular workshops
and training in the field of soft skills, such as project management, public speaking or teamwork.

PTSF has a Trainers' School which prepares future trainers for workshop work and enables them to develop
in this area.

Conferences

We organize scientific and training conferences for pharmacy students. We also support future researchers – each event is accompanied by a poster session or a scientific paper competition.

Competitions

We promote the development of areas such as pharmaceutical care, clinical pharmacy and modern pharmacy formulary, encouraging future pharmacists to participate in our nationwide scientific and practical competitions.

Health promotion

We spread knowledge about rational use of drugs, a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. We lead nationwide educational campaigns promoting pharmaceutical care, especially in lifestyle diseases - including hypertension and diabetes.

Exchanges and internships

Together with International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF) we enable students to gain professional experience abroad within Student Exchange Program (SEP). We also offer the possibility of internships in Polish institutions and pharmaceutical companies.

Networking

We integrate and build unity among future pharmacists during their studies. We build a network of contacts throughout Poland and Europe, maintaining constant contact with our alumni.

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