CTUMP’s students participated in Academic Exchange Program at Walailak University, Thailand

From July 20 to July 31, 2026, the Department of Pharmacy Management within the Faculty of Pharmacy at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) successfully organized a student exchange program focused on the "Hospital Pharmacy Practice" module at Walailak University Hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. The program aimed to foster academic exchange, facilitate the sharing of professional expertise, and enable students to gain exposure to international training models and pharmacy management practices.

On July 21, 2026, during the program's opening ceremony, CTUMP students were introduced to the exchange partnership between the two universities and Thailand's healthcare management system. The session provided an overview of the organizational structure, operational methods, and development direction of Thailand's healthcare system, laying the groundwork for students to better understand the local pharmacy practice landscape.

CTUMP’s faculty and students attending the opening ceremony alongside the Rector and faculty members of Walailak University, Thailand

As part of the academic activities, students toured Walailak University Hospital to explore its facilities, organizational structure, and the operational workflows of the Hospital Pharmacy Department. Through these tours and interactions with the pharmacy staff, students had the opportunity to observe firsthand the role of pharmacists in medication management, dispensing, and supporting patient treatment.

CTUMP’s pharmacy students observed the medication dispensing and preparation process for inpatients.

During their academic and professional exchange activities at the hospital, students—alongside lecturers and clinical pharmacists from the School of Pharmacy at Walailak University—discussed outpatient cases and inpatient medical records. They focused on analyzing cases, evaluating medication use, and formulating appropriate treatment plans, thereby enhancing their knowledge of clinical pharmacy, treatment assessment skills, and multidisciplinary collaboration in patient care.