Under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Professor Dr. Sarmed H. Kathem Alkhateeb, the University Psychological Counseling Unit at the College of Pharmacy / University of Baghdad organized an in-person scientific seminar entitled “Summer Training,”. The session was prepared and delivered by a group of students from the Pharmacine Club (Student Research Club), under the supervision of Professor Dr. Diaa Jabbar Kadhim, a faculty member in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy. The session hosted pharmacist Saleh Al-Rawi, a graduate of the College of Pharmacy / University of Baghdad, as a speaker.
The seminar aimed to enhance the skills of pharmacy students, link academic knowledge with practical application in community pharmacies, introduce them to labor market requirements, and develop their professional competencies in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), which emphasizes ensuring inclusive and equitable education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.
The seminar included several topics, including introducing the fundamentals of pharmacy design and the essential facilities that should be available, reviewing Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standards, discussing field training mechanisms and what is expected from students during their training period, presenting the main tools and applications used in pharmaceutical practice, and showcasing a real training experience highlighting key challenges and acquired skills.
The session concluded by emphasizing the importance of practical training in preparing and qualifying pharmacists for the labor market, the necessity of adhering to core professional attributes such as accuracy, integrity, and good communication, and the importance of utilizing modern technologies to improve pharmaceutical performance, thereby supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals through enhancing healthcare workforce efficiency and the quality of pharmaceutical services.
