| 5433 Views 18 November 2009 |
Dean Chuthamanee Suthisisang along with administrative members and Heads of Departments of MUPY went to Ramathibodi Hospital to sign the MOU which will help secure strong coalition toward excellence in pharmacy education. This is a part of MUPY\'s initiative to form a strong coalition to support the development of the Doctor of Pharmacy program especially on the clerkship rotation. Ramathibodi hospital is well-known for its reputation as the leading medical education institution of Thailand, which is under Mahidol University\'s administration. Clinical pharmacy education and practice at this hospital can be dated back to over 30 years ago. Numerous informal collaborations between the two faculties have been in place for 3 decades. Pharmacy department of the hospital is also the national leader in systematic provision of pharmaceutical care especially in acute settings. This MOU help secure the opportunities for MUPY pharmacy students to do clinical rotations and clinical pharmacy research at the hospital. In return, MUPY\'s faculty members will provide assistance, training and consultation to pharmacy preceptors to help advance skills and knowledge of pharmacists of the hospital. In addition, both administrative teams agree to push for closer relationship on research, practice development and student activities. The MOU takes effect on 18 November 2009 through March of 2015.
