University Pharmacist of Dai Nam University graduated with entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

That is the affirmation of Dr. Le Dac Son - Chairman of the Board of Dai Nam University at the Workshop "Training Pharmaceutical Human Resources to Meet Social Needs & Signing Cooperation Agreements with Pharmaceutical Enterprises" held at Dai Nam University on December 24, 2022.

With the aim of enhancing the maximum experience between studying and working at enterprises; creating all favorable conditions to financially support students during their study at school, practice - internship at enterprises and support employment for students after graduation; training knowledge, fostering the development of thinking, creative entrepreneurial spirit for students majoring in Pharmacy, Dai Nam University organized the Workshop "Training Pharmaceutical Human Resources to Meet Social Needs and Signing Cooperation Agreements with Enterprises: Traphaco Sapa Joint Stock Company, Pharmaco Vietnam Strategy Consulting Joint Stock Company, Hanoi Pharmacy Association".

Attending the program, on behalf of Dai Nam University, there were Dr. Le Dac Son - Chairman of the University Council, Board of Directors, leaders, lecturers and student representatives of the Faculty of Pharmacy.

On the side of partner enterprises and guests, there was the presence of Associate Professor, MSc. Do Tien Sy - Director of Traphaco Sapa Joint Stock Company; Ms. Le Phuong Dung - General Director of Pharmaco Vietnam Strategy Consulting Joint Stock Company, CEO of Marketing & Sales Academy of Medicine and Pharmacy (MPG); Ms. Le Thi Minh Chinh - Vice President of Hanoi Pharmaceutical Association, President of Hanoi Pharmacy Association; Associate Professor, Dr. Do Thi Ha - Head of Standard Analysis Department - Central Institute of Medicinal Materials; Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh - General Director of Lotus Pharmatech Company; Mr. Dang Van Viet - Production Director of Hai Duong Pharmaceutical Company; Mr. Nguyen Xuan Toan - Director of TH Medical Equipment Company; Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Lam - Deputy Head of Pharmacy Department - Viet Phap Hospital; Ms. Nguyen Thi Son Ha - Deputy Head of Pharmacy Department - Ha Dong General Hospital...

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the workshop and the signing ceremony, Dr. Le Dac Son said: Along with Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy is the core training major of Dai Nam University. After 10 years of organizing training, the Pharmacy major of Dai Nam University has gradually affirmed its reputation and brand with output quality welcomed and recognized by businesses. Dai Nam's "ambition" is that Pharmacy graduates are not only good at professional knowledge, have solid professional skills, good foreign language and information technology skills, soft skills, discipline, health foundation... and good attitude welcomed by businesses, but also have the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation.

“To realize that development goal, Dai Nam University has built a dynamic and creative learning ecosystem, maximizing the experience for students. The applied training program with 1/3 of the curriculum being practical experience and accompanied by businesses throughout the training process. The companionship of businesses will help Dai Nam University realize the goals and core values of the University...”, Dr. Le Dac Son emphasized.

Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry will not be able to develop if the successor team is not good.

Sharing at the workshop, Ms. Le Phuong Dung affirmed: The Vietnamese pharmaceutical industry will have no future if the successor team is not good. Therefore, training and developing quality pharmaceutical human resources to meet the needs of businesses is an extremely urgent issue.

Ms. Le Phuong Dung commented: Dai Nam University is doing a good job of training pharmaceutical human resources according to social needs.

With more than 15 years of experience in managing, recruiting and using human resources in the pharmaceutical industry, Ms. Le Phuong Dung pointed out the current situation of Vietnamese pharmaceutical students: Lack of formal knowledge, lack of practical experience, lack of soft skills, lack of career orientation, illusion of personal strength, passive when looking for a job, not accepting low starting salary, little experience but preferring to work for large enterprises...

Meanwhile, most pharmaceutical enterprises are in a state of shortage of human resources, especially experienced and senior personnel.

“Universities need to cooperate with businesses and short-term training institutions in training students. Specifically, universities must conduct surveys on business needs, increase practice, provide career orientation for students, and connect with businesses during the training process. Short-term training units will provide scholarships, tuition incentives, and connect students with businesses. Businesses will recruit interns, train them, and provide a career path. Students are eager to learn, actively engage in community exchanges, and proactively seek internship opportunities...” Ms. Le Phuong Dung shared.

Signing cooperation agreements with 03 businesses, creating a "real-life" environment right on campus for Pharmacy students

With the cooperation agreement with Traphaco Sapa, Dai Nam Pharmacy students will have practical experience at prestigious pharmaceutical research - production - business systems.

With the goal of creating an environment for Pharmacy students to gain practical experience in pharmaceutical research - production - business systems and prestigious short-term training units; expanding internship and employment opportunities for students after graduation; providing high-quality human resources, contributing to solving the human resource crisis of the Pharmacy industry, Dai Nam University continues to sign training cooperation agreements with Traphaco Sapa Joint Stock Company, Pharmaco Vietnam Strategic Consulting Joint Stock Company, Hanoi Pharmacy Association.

Pharmaco Vietnam is ready to accompany, support scholarships and tuition fees to train quality short-term courses for Pharmacy students with DNU.

With the signed cooperation agreements, graduate students and pharmacy students of Dai Nam University will have the opportunity to intern and gain practical experience at pharmacies under the Hanoi Pharmacy Association, Pharmaco Vietnam Strategy Consulting Joint Stock Company, Traphaco Sapa Joint Stock Company. Cooperate in research and development in the pharmaceutical industry, including: research, product quality management, business, product distribution. Exchange and transfer of production technology, research topics between the two sides...

Expanding the network of pharmacy internships and job opportunities for Pharmacy students with a training cooperation agreement with the Hanoi Pharmacy Association.

Dr. Le Dac Son believes and highly appreciates the cooperation with 03 enterprises will be the premise for Dai Nam University to synchronously and effectively implement applied training programs, enhance experience, foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovation for students majoring in Pharmacy.

Enterprises are committed to accompany Dai Nam in training students. DNU Pharmacy students will practice, intern, and receive the best training at enterprises.

Currently, Dai Nam University has signed training cooperation agreements with many large pharmaceutical enterprises and training facilities, such as: Central Institute of Drug Testing, Central Institute of Medicinal Materials, Lotus Pharmaceutical Production Company, Ha Tay Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Xuan Hoa Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Phuc Hung Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Hanoi Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Joint Stock Company, Mediplantex Central Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Sao Thai Duong Joint Stock Company...

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