Member Statement (16 October 2023)

From Hansard (16 October 2023)

 

University of Saskatchewan Holds White Coat Ceremony for Pharmacy Students

Mr. Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday at the University of Saskatchewan, 86 students were able to take another step forward in their respective careers. It was my honour and privilege to take part in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition’s White Coat Ceremony that recognizes each first-year student. Mr. Speaker, the theatre was full to capacity with 400 family and friends in attendance to watch as each student received their white coat and name tag.

Mr. Speaker, these future pharmacists will graduate in 2027 and they’ll join their colleagues in pharmacies across our province, providing high-quality care for their patients. When it comes to maintaining a healthy life, all of us look to pharmacists for information and advice on medications. Mr. Speaker, pharmacists are important front-line professionals that we all rely on.

Since 2007 the number of pharmacists practising in Saskatchewan has increased by 103 per cent. Our government continues to make investments to incentivize these individuals to stay and provide these very important services to the people of Saskatchewan. Mr. Speaker, our government announced earlier this summer that we’re expanding the scope of practice for pharmacists, allowing them to utilize more of their knowledge and skills to the benefit of their patients. The people of our province are fortunate to have such dedicated pharmacy professionals to rely on.

Congratulations again to these 86 first-year pharmacy students on receiving their white coats, and who will be working to help Saskatchewan patients upon their graduation in just a very few short years. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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