Editorial--
In 2014,
our dreams were simple, Health promotion and supporting the downtrodden were
our main objectives. Indeed it was a memorable year and the year started with
one month filariasis mass drug administration program by 5th year pharm.D
students followed by street drama and massive rally on TB day organized by
students of 4th year Pharm. D
The
department of pharmacy practice, since its inception has been actively involved
in conducting continuing education programs for the students and health care
professionals with the help of external resource person. The department of
Pharmacy Practice has arranged 5 continuing education programs and two
hands on training program on various aspects of clinical pharmacy.
Pharm.D
module advance learning series 8th have been organized by
Alshifa college of Pharmacy and highlights of the event is covered in the
current issue. Also included is the special message from formidable leader Dr.
B Suresh, PCI president. Puppet show was organized by 4th year
Pharm. D students during the last quarter and the purpose of this puppet show
was to brief teenagers on the dangers of poisonous substance there by educating
them on the dangers of street drugs and their abuse. Additional talks were
conducted at local high schools to educate the students on drug abuse.
The
department of Pharmacy Practice maintained the academic excellence this year,
as the overall pass rate of the students stand above 95 % including Rank at
University level, there by maintaining the First position for the 5th
consecutive year. Bon voyage of Mr Linu Mohan to USA to be part of a
month long Pharmabridge Internship, 1 Month Training at Aramaco, Saudi
Arabia of 5th Pharm.D student, Mary Mathew are some
of the notable achievements of 2014.
Achieving
our goals were not that easy, there were struggles and challenges through out !
M.Pharm Pharmacy practice and Pharm D students were equally part of this
movement throughout 2014, as we worked together with the spirit of welfare for
every body. Service to humanity has been the driving force. Community
involvement is important for pharmacist and the overall goal of the
community based health promotion program was to provide service learning
opportunity for pharmacy students to improve the quality of life and health
education in the surrounding community. Also such programs build
relationships,trust and encourage continuity of care.The importance of a
pharmacist as an integral member of the community and a reliable guide for
maintaining the health status of the community is conveyed through these
programs.
Mr. Ng Yen Ping (Board Certified Pharmacotherapy
Specialist (BCPS), Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCACP) and Certified
Clinical Cardiology Pharmacist, Malaysia) has shared Malaysian experience of
pharmacy practice with our readers in this issue and I am sure it will be
an interesting read.
New year
comes with all the promise, hope and great anticipations. I wish to take
this opportunity to thank each and every one of the faculty members , students,
Doctors of Alshifa Hospital, and especially to Dr G.P,Mohanta, Professor
Annamalai University for their valuable contribution in making 2014 successful.
I am
especially grateful to Dr. TNK Suriaprakash, Principal, Alshifa College of
Pharmacy for giving constant support and guidance to me. Special thanks is
deserved by Mr P. Unneen, Managing Trustee of Alshifa Hospital for his
continues support towards our department.
My dear
readers, I can’t express enough how thankful I am for all your support.Thank
you for all your comments, feedback and encouragement. I wish you all a very
Happy and wonderful New year!
Stay
Positive and Be Happy!
Dr Dilip Chandrasekhar
Editor
In Chief
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