KARACHI:A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was Saturday signed between the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences-JSMU and PharmEvo, DVAGO, National Institute of Child Health (NICH), and Ehad Healthcare to bridge the gap between academia and professional practices.
The MoU was signed on the commemorative event of ‘2nd International Conference on World Pharmacists Day’, following the cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the contributions of Pharmacists across the Industry. The session was arranged under the auspices of IPS-JSMU.
Addressing the Conference, Principal IPS-JSMU Professor Huma Ali said that ‘this initiative will serve as a stepping stone to establish a system for young pharmacy grads across Industries, Hospitals, and Community Pharmacies for clinical practices, before pursuing their professional practices.’
Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Shahid Rasul stressed that this step will help in orienting the students to industry practices which is in line with the University’s vision of producing graduates who prove to be valuable assets for the industry and community.
Director NICH, Professor Nasir Saddal welcomed the initiative and stressed the need for closer ties with the industry to guide the professional development of graduates.
Earlier, Registrar JSMU Dr. Azam Khan welcomed the esteemed guests and gave an introductory speech on the importance of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The agreement aims to strengthen the practices and professional training of IPS-JSMU’s Pharm D students at hospitals, community pharmacies, and the pharmaceutical industrial sector.
The alumni of IPS-JSMU took the podium to talk about the need for pharmacists in the healthcare system and the development of effective training programmes for undergrad students.
Various guest speakers from across Pakistan graced the conference with their presence, including Syed Adnan Rizvi, Director at Sindh Drug Control Administration, Dr. Aslam Shah, Senior Manager Pharmacy SC Indus, Dr. Imran Khan, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science and Center for Entrepreneurial Development at IBA, Advocate Rashid Mureed Head of Chambers of Cepal & Co. Law firm which serves as Pakistan’s First Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Law firm, Muhammad Mansoor Khan, Professor Anwar Ejaz Baig, Professor Nawab Manzar, Professor Safila Naveed, and Professor Nighat Razvi.
At the end of the briefing session, souvenirs and certificates were distributed to the guest speakers and the faculty organizers of the session, along with the vote of thanks.