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From June 10 to August 30, 2024, two 6th-year students from the Industrial Pharmacy Track of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Mahidol University (MUPY) participated in an overseas professional internship at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University, Japan. The students, Ms. Montira Maharak and Ms. Panipak Wangworawut, were recipients of the 2024 Mahidol University Internship Scholarship, which facilitated their professional development in Japan. This scholarship emphasized the importance of international exposure and highlighted Mahidol University's commitment to fostering global competencies among its students.
During their professional internship at Kyushu University, Ms. Montira Maharak joined the Protein Drug Discovery laboratory under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jose Caaveiro, while Ms. Panipak Wangworawut worked in the Physiology laboratory under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Motohiro Nishida. Throughout their time in the laboratories, they engaged in advanced pharmaceutical research, gaining valuable hands-on experience and expanding their knowledge in the field. Moreover, this internship and exchange program was made possible with the support of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seiichi Sakamoto, whose efforts ensured the students could fully benefit from this international opportunity.
The internship program aimed to provide 6th-year students with a comprehensive understanding of global knowledge and professional practices. By engaging in research and laboratory activities in Japan, the students immersed themselves in a different academic culture and environment, gaining invaluable educational and cultural experiences. This initiative was designed to enhance the students' professional capacities and broaden their perspectives, ultimately contributing to the international visibility and reputation of MUPY. In addition to their academic and professional growth, the participating students had the opportunity to explore Japanese culture and traditions, enriching their personal and social skills. This experience was expected to have a lasting impact on their future careers, equipping them with a unique blend of scientific expertise and cross-cultural understanding.
Furthermore, this overseas internship program strengthened a strong relationship between MUPY and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University. It also corresponded to the Faculty of Pharmacy's Mission of producing graduates with equivalent quality to leading pharmacy institutions in Asia, equipped with morality and competency to serve the societal need. It also responded to SDG’s Goal 4: Quality Education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, and Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
