ABOUT AFPC

Founded in 1944, the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada is the national voice for academic pharmacy, providing leadership and resources for faculty members across Canada. AFPC is a registered charity that represents and supports the mandates of our pharmacy faculties. Yearly, more than 1200 new pharmacists graduate from the 11 universities, 225 immigrating pharmacists are trained to access the profession, and about 1000 students are enrolled in relevant graduate programs across the country.

Vision

To be a global leader in advancing academic pharmacy education through scholarship, advocacy, and collaboration.

Mission

To facilitate collaborations, provide leadership, and drive change to enhance pharmacy education and research.

Values

• Collaboration

We value open communication, connection, and collaborative efforts to achieve shared goals.

• Innovation

We value creativity, future-oriented perspectives, and the ability to transform ideas into actionable, impactful outcomes.

• Professionalism

We uphold integrity and transparency by making ethical decisions and talking accountability for our actions.

• Inclusivity

We respect the identities and experiences of all individuals, champion fairness, and challenge our biases through ongoing learning and reflection.

• Excellence

We strive for the highest standards of quality in generating meaningful outcomes with and for our members and partners.

STRATEGIC PLAN

AFPC’s current vision, mission and values are outlined above, while its strategy is being renewed. You can consult the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan (en français) and Action Plan built around four key strategic priorities:

Pharmacy Education
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Innovation and Research
Advocacy

Strategic Plan

GOVERNANCE

AFPC is governed by a Board of Directors. Board members are drawn from the Council of Deans and the Council of Faculties, which are made up of representatives from each of the 11 Canadian pharmacy schools. Shawn Bugden is the current AFPC President and Holly Mansell is the AFPC Vice-President. Learn more.

Association of Faculties of Pharmacy By-Laws (June 2012)

Governance

SIGs

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

AFPC has established a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to foster leadership, knowledge sharing and collaboration between Canadian pharmacy schools. Members of AFPC SIGs share a common interest in advancing a specific area of pharmacy education and scholarship. SIGs Terms of Reference are currently being updated. Learn more.

Membership

MEMBERSHIP

AFPC is the national voice for academic pharmacy. Our membership is made up of the deans/directors and faculty from each of Canada's 11 faculties/schools of pharmacy. Learn more.

History