Building a Portfolio for Professional Development & Career Progression

This dynamic professional development course empowers pharmacists to take charge of their career trajectory through strategic portfolio building and self-leadership. Drawing from established frameworks including the Pharmacy Leadership Development Strategy (PLDS) and Developmental Framework for Pharmacists (DFP), participants will learn to craft a purposeful career narrative that aligns with their professional aspirations. The programme adopts the Why-How-What approach integrated with the 70:20:10 learning model, enabling participants to develop practical portfolio-building skills whilst strengthening their self-awareness and reflective capabilities. Through structured activities and guided reflection, pharmacists will explore their professional identity, identify growth opportunities, and create a comprehensive portfolio that showcases their expertise and potential.

Key learning areas include: 

• Understanding and applying self-leadership principles in career planning 
• Developing self-awareness and reflective practice skills
•  Navigating career development stages using the SUPER framework
•  Creating and maintaining an impactful professional portfolio 
• Setting strategic career goals aligned with personal values and industry needs This course is ideal for pharmacists in their early career years who wish to take proactive steps in shaping their professional journey and advancing their career prospects in healthcare.

Faculty: Koh Sei Keng (SGH), Wendy Ang (CGH), Low Yi Ling (SCH), Julianne Kan (KKH), Foo Koon Mian (KKH), Judy Ong (AD, LCD SGH)
Target audience: Pharmacists using the DFP for portfolio building
Pre-requisites (if applicable): Pharmacists using the DFP for portfolio building and at least 1-2 years of working experience
Modality: In person
Duration: 1 day
Course fees (if applicable): Not applicable
Learning objectives: To empower Pharmacists to own and chart their professional growth and development

Core topics/ content:

1. Taking Ownership of Own Professional Growth 
2. Identifying my values, interests, goals 
3. Exploring the Career Development Pathway (CDP)
4. Getting to know the “instrument” –Developmental Framework for Pharmacists (DFP) 
5. Approach towards portfolio building and documentation 
6. Co-developing a professional development plan 
7. Supporting career progression using the DFP 
8. Managing life and career stages and changes

Available dates/ venue/ timing: 15/10/2025, 8am-5pm, L1-S1, The Academia Registration link/ deadline: TBC

Contact clinicalpharmacy@singhealthacademy.edu.sg for more information