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On February 7, 2025, from 10.00 A.M. to 11.30 A.M., MUPY's International Relations Unit arranged the exit presentation delivered by five exchange students from Japanese universities including Meiji Pharmaceutical University (MPU) and the School of Pharmacy, Showa University. Having been held at Room 404, the exit presentation was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sitaporn Youngkong, Deputy Dean for Global Partnerships and Corporate Communication, alongside the faculty members in the Division of Clinical Pharmacy including Asst. Prof. Wipharak Rattanavipanon, Lect. Suwida Tangtrakultham, and Lect. Thanyawat Sutatorn. One MUPY undergraduate student also participated in the session.
The five exchange students - three students from Meiji Pharmaceutical University (MPU) including 1) Mr. Taisei Hanai, 2) Ms. Karin Kobayashi, and 3) Ms. Mayu Soga, and two students from the School of Pharmacy, Showa University including Ms. Naoka Tomabechi, and 2) Ms. Mami Watanabe, successfully completed their professional training program in clinical pharmacy, organized by MUPY’s International Relations Unit in collaboration with the Faculty's affiliated training sites. During their training, the students gained hands-on experience at eight affiliated healthcare institutions, covering a diverse range of clinical pharmacy settings. The sites consisted of 1) Bumrungrad International Hospital, 2) Ramathibodi Hospital, 3) Furucho Pharmacy, Prakanong Branch, 4) Your Peace Pharmacy, Silom Branch, 5) Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, 6) Public Health Service Center Administration 51 (Chatuchak), 7) Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital, and 8) Phonprasit Pharmacy.
The training program provided valuable exposure to Thailand’s healthcare system, emphasizing clinical pharmacy practices in hospitals, healthcare service centers, and community pharmacies. Through this experience, students were able to compare healthcare systems and pharmacy practices between Thailand and Japan while also gaining insights into each country’s approach to traditional medicine. This exchange program underscores MUPY’s commitment to fostering global academic collaboration and enhancing students’ professional competencies through international experiential learning.
Furthermore, this activity corresponded the Faculty’s mission on terms of serving as the portal for professional services that encompasses drugs, herbal medicine, cosmetics and dietary supplement to support the sustainable development of the nation. It also responded to SDG’s 4th Goal: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, 10th Goal: Reduce inequality within and among countries, and 17th Goal: Partnership for the Goals to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership.
