34th Annual Conference
The 34th Annual Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (“The Society”) was held September 27 - 29, 2019 at the Moon Palace Hotel, Ocho Rios, in the parish of St. Ann. Many thanks to our sponsors.

The State of Pharmacy


Ernestine Watson, Pharm D, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, delivers a lecture on "The State of Pharmacy" at the Cari-Med, Apotex Continuing Education Seminar at the Jamaica Pegasus on November 3, 2019.

2020 PSJ Annual Conference


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The Mission

Promote health and to serve society as the profession responsible for the safe use of medication, pharmaceutical devices and services towards a desired therapeutic end. The organization has been served by a succession of dedicated and committed presidents and through the years its members have worked assiduously in many areas:

Education

It spearheaded the establishment of a School of Pharmacy at the College of Arts, Science and Technology, (now the University of Technology) in 1961. This brought to an end the former apprenticeship system.

Connect

The Society established regional and international links, being admitted into the membership of similar organizations in Great Britain and other Commonwealth countries, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Mediate

The PSJ negotiated through two political administrations, to ensure that pharmacists had large representation on the Pharmacy Council, formed in 1974, and which replaced the Drugs and Poisons Control Board.

Establish

It staged conventions during the 1960s and 1970s and put on Continuing Education Seminars, which are still held. The annual National Retreat, which began in 1990, has now become a focus point for pharmacists, as well as others in the industry.

Planning

The Society established a National Pharmacy Week Programme which brings to the public attention aspects of the pharmacy profession. It also allows pharmacists to educate the public on proper use of drugs.

Continuous Support

The Society seeks to inform and educate its members by hosting Continuing Education Seminars and our Annual Retreat held in June of each year. We also address issues of national importance as it relates to pharmaceuticals and the National Health Care Delivery Plan of the Government.

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Events


Review the 2019 Activity Calendar

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Annual PSJ 5K almost here

Get fit! The Annual PSJ 5K is comming. Contact the PSJ Secretariat for more information. Stay tuned for more details.

Meet the Executive Committee

Our team is ready to help you create and sustain a connected and efficient workspace infrastructure to serve your evolving needs long into the future.

Celebrating 90 Years (1928 - 2018)

Happenings

Conference 2018 was held at the Montego Bay Conference Centre, St. James.

Theme

This years theme "Pharmacists: Engaging, Advocating, Collaborating with our Communities for a Healthier Jamaica".

Many Thanks

The PSJ thanks the sponsors, presenters and all who volunteered their time and talent in the planning and execution of this very successful conference.

Executive Team

The success of an organization is dependent on strong leadership.
Dr. Ernestine Watson

Dr. Ernestine Watson

PRESIDENT

BPharm. (Hons); PharmD (Mag Cum Laude); RPh
Expertise: Pharmacy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Research, Pharmacy Legislation, Academia
Hobbies/Passions: Exercising, Gardening , Interior decorating and Writing.

Dr. Michelle Russell

Dr. Michelle Russell

1st Vice President

Bsc. History and Social Sciences; D.Pharm; PharmD; RPh
Expertise: Pharmacy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Care and Counselling
Hobbies/Passions: Writing poetry, Baking, Gardening, Photography

Dr. Andrea Daly

Dr. Andrea Daly

2nd Vice President

Bsc. Chemistry and Entomolgy, PharmD. ; RPh
Expertise: Academia, Diabetes Education and Managements, Womens Health
Hobbies/Passions: Gardening

Mrs. Keisha Barrett-Clarke

Mrs. Keisha Barrett-Clarke

Secretary

B.Pharm (Hons.); RPh
Expertise: Community Pharmacy and Patient Care
Hobbies/Passions: Reading and Swimming

Mrs. Christine Barnaby

Mrs. Christine Barnaby

Assistant Secretary

Mr. Chavez Foster

Mr. Chavez Foster

Treasurer

B.Pharm; RPh
Expertise: Community Pharmacy
Hobbies/Passions: Service, Brand Development, Resting

Mrs. Carene Ralph-Brown

Mrs. Carene Ralph-Brown

Assistant Treasurer

B.Pharm; RPh
Expertise: Pharmacy Management, Community Pharmacy
Hobbies/passions: Interior decorating, singing, embroidery

Miss Roxana Mullings

Miss Roxana Mullings

Executive Member

B.Pharm(Hons) ; RPh
Expertise: Community Pharmacy
Hobbies/Passions: Editorials, Sports, Binge watching television series and spending time with friends.

Dr. Winsome Christie

Dr. Winsome Christie

Executive Member

PhD, MClinPharm, MSc. BPharm, ND,VNMI, IIPA, RPh
Expertise: Clinical Pharmacist; Vitalistic Naturopathic Physician, integrating Alternative Medicine with Clinical Pharmacy practice (MTM), Lecturer and Researcher
Hobbies: playing the violin, piano, Dancing, playing tennis, just having a good time.

Dr. Josseth Royal-Morrison

Dr. Josseth Royal-Morrison

Executive Member

Dr. Cameil Wilson-Clarke

Dr. Cameil Wilson-Clarke

Executive Member

B.Pharm; PharmD; MA.Teaching; PhD pending; RPh
Expertise: Academia, Clinical Pharmacy, Immunization, Bioethics and Clinical Trial Research
Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Travelling

Mr. Okeeno McLeod

Mr. Okeeno McLeod

Executive Members

Miss. Thadeka Brown

Miss. Thadeka Brown

Co-Opted Members

Dr. Rose Victory Evans

Dr. Rose Victory Evans

Co-Opted Members

DBAD. (Hons); BPharm. (Hons); PharmD; RPh
Expertise: : Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Management, Research
Hobbies/Passions: : Writing, Gardening, Cooking, Public Speaking