As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing students' professional competencies and bridging academic education with clinical practice, Prof. Dr. Noor Hatif Al-Dabbagh, Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Al-Zahraa University for Women, paid an official visit to Al-Sayyida Khadija (PBUH) Hospital to discuss prospects for strengthening academic and clinical training cooperation.
The visit reflects the College's strategic vision of preparing students through high-quality professional training. During the visit, the Dean met with the hospital's Medical Director, Specialist Dr. Alaa Imran, in the presence of Dr. Duha Al-Haidari.
The meeting focused on developing a comprehensive joint training plan for fifth-year pharmacy students in both the Hospital Training and Medical Laboratory Training courses. The initiative aims to provide an integrated educational environment that equips future pharmacists with the scientific knowledge and practical skills required to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Al-Dabbagh emphasized that this collaboration represents a significant step toward advancing pharmaceutical education, noting that clinical training within well-established healthcare institutions plays a vital role in refining students' professional competencies and preparing them for the demands of the modern pharmaceutical workforce.
This initiative reflects Al-Zahraa University for Women's commitment to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by ensuring inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education while promoting lifelong learning opportunities and preparing a new generation of highly qualified pharmacists dedicated to serving society with the highest standards of healthcare.