The BS Pharmacy Program of the University of San Agustin – College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology successfully held its 3rd Industry Partners Recognition, reaffirming the University’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with healthcare institutions and pharmaceutical organizations that play a vital role in the education and professional formation of future pharmacists.
During the recognition program, Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the University’s valued industry partners in recognition of their unwavering support and commitment to providing quality experiential learning opportunities for BS Pharmacy students. The recognized partners were:
Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines), Inc.
Mercury Drug Corporation
Grace Pharmacy
Rose Pharmacy, Incorporated
IS Medicine Corner
JOSMEF Pharma, Inc.
Asia Pacific Medical Center, Inc.
Healthway QualiMed Hospital Iloilo
Iloilo Doctors’ Hospital, Inc.
Iloilo Mission Hospital
St. Paul’s Hospital of Iloilo, Inc.
The Medical City Iloilo Hospital, Inc.
Western Visayas Medical Center
West Visayas State University Medical Center
Department of Health – Western Visayas Center for Health Development
The event also served as a venue for presenting updates on the evolving landscape of pharmacy education, including recent developments in the BS Pharmacy curriculum and the program’s strategic directions in response to emerging healthcare needs, advances in pharmaceutical practice, and industry demands.
Industry partners and pharmacy students actively participated in discussions and provided valuable feedback on the curriculum, internship program, graduate competencies, and instructional delivery. The insights and recommendations gathered from these stakeholders will guide future curriculum enhancements and further strengthen the alignment of the program with professional standards and the evolving needs of the pharmacy profession.
The University of San Agustin remains steadfast in fostering strong partnerships with healthcare institutions, government agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry. Through these collaborations, the University continues to ensure that its BS Pharmacy graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, values, and professional competencies necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
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