Speakers:
-
Emily Kelly - Community Pharmacist, Sam McCauley’s
-
John Bourke - Executive Director, Clarity Locums
-
Moyosola Tijani – Community Pharmacist, Dublin
-
Cian O'Caheny – Aseptic Compounding Pharmacist, Mater Hospital
-
David Walsh – Associate Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy, KPMG
Summary:
In this webinar, the importance of mentoring is emphasised by a panel of speakers, including mentors and mentees. Mentoring is seen as a way to support and develop the pharmacy profession, build a professional identity, and foster connections among pharmacists.
The benefits of mentoring in the pharmacy profession are also explored, and these include gaining confidence, developing communication skills, gaining and understanding different perspectives, and also receive support throughout one's career. The speakers also highlight the undeniable importance of creating a safe and open space for mentorship, as well as the value of a strong bond between mentor and mentee.
Overall, mentoring is described as a human-focused process that helps pharmacists adapt, build resilience, and feel respected within the profession. Being an effective mentor in practice also means knowing your strengths and your weaknesses. The speakers encourage pharmacists to get involved with mentoring programs and create a supportive community for personal and professional growth.