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On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, Associate Professor Surakit Nathisuwan, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, was conferred the title of Honorary Professor by Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The ceremony took place in the university’s main auditorium as part of the celebration marking the 15th anniversary of its Faculty of Pharmacy.
The ceremony was held in a celebratory atmosphere, recognizing the Faculty’s development and achievements over the past 15 years. University administrators, faculty members, and staff warmly welcomed the delegation, reflecting the strong friendship and ties between the two institutions.
On the same occasion, Associate Professor Surakit was invited to speak at an academic meeting on “Pharmacy Education and Practice in a Global Context.” He shared Thailand’s experience in transitioning from a five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum to a six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, including the implementation process, challenges, and key lessons. The discussion offered insights relevant to the continued development of pharmacy education in Vietnam.
The visit also provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy at Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, which has grown rapidly under the leadership of Dean Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong. The Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, is pleased and honored to be an important partner in supporting this development.
In addition, Associate Professor Surakit met with administrators from the College of Pharmacy at Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea, to exchange perspectives on Korea’s transition to six-year pharmacy education. Their discussion provided shared insights and lessons for advancing pharmacist education to better meet the needs of health systems.
The honorary professorship and academic exchanges marked an important step in strengthening relations between the institutions. The visit also supports Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education through knowledge exchange in pharmacy education, and Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals through continued international collaboration.
News Article by Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan
Photography by Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan
