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Want to know more about what’s happening in pharmacy education and training? Why not join us and listen to our new PSD Scotland Pharmacy Podcasts. Each series of podcasts will explore different areas of pharmacy education and incorporate insights from guests who are involved or undertaking educational roles within their practice. The Podcasts are hosted by our pharmacy team and each episode will provide helpful tips and guidance to support you within your practice.
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Episodes

Jan 22, 2025
Jan 22, 2025
23 min
This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasising its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.
In this episode, we interviewed Kim Moore, a Pharmacist from Ayrshire & Arran. Kim works in a split role between GP Practice and an Education and Training position. Having recently completed the RPS Core Advanced Framework, Kim discusses how her dual role has helped her gather evidence and gain a diverse range of experiences for her portfolio. She emphasises the importance of seizing every opportunity to support your professional development.
Access the EP4 - Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Kim Moore transcript on our website.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Jan 8, 2025
Jan 8, 2025
14 min
This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasising its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.
In this episode, Maxine McCabe, the first Community Pharmacist in the UK to be credentialed with the core advanced practice credential discusses how the framework has contributed to her professional development. Maxine highlights how community Pharmacy has provided the experience for her to complete the framework and its applicability for practitioners in various areas of practice.
Access the EP3 - Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Maxine McCabe transcript on our website.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Dec 18, 2024
Dec 18, 2024
13 min
This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasizing its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.
In this episode, Jennifer O’Loan discusses how the core advanced curriculum has contributed to her professional development. Jennifer works in remote and rural areas of Scotland and demonstrates how the curriculum is accessible for practitioners in all areas of practice.
Access the EP2 - Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Jennifer O'Loan transcript.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

Dec 4, 2024
Dec 4, 2024
39 min
This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasizing its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.
In this introductory episode, we hear from the three programme leads instrumental in establishing the curriculum in Scotland: Fiona Marra, Jacqueline Seenan, and Paul Forsyth. They discuss their roles and offer examples from across Scotland illustrating how the curriculum is being supported.
Access the EP1 - Introduction to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential on our website.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
