Student Exchange Program "STEER 2024" of the National University of Singapore at Hanoi University of Pharmacy
As part of the cooperation program between Hanoi University of Pharmacy (HUP) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Student Exchange Program "STEER 2024" was organized at HUP and its affiliated practical training units from December 14 to 20, 2024. The NUS delegation included 17 students and 3 faculty members, led by Ms. Christine B. Teng, Deputy Dean of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The STEER program provided NUS students with an overview of Vietnam's healthcare and pharmacy education system, pharmaceutical practice and profession, as well as Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and people. Notably, during the program, NUS students visited and explored pharmaceutical operations at Traphaco Pharmaceutical Company (production line, testing, and quality management areas), Saint Paul Hospital, Viet-Xo Friendship Hospital, community pharmacies, and Lan Ong Street (traditional medicine). Additionally, HUP students specializing in Pharmacology – Clinical Pharmacy had the opportunity to interact and share experiences in clinical case analysis, problem-solving, and clinical counseling skills. The program offered HUP students new perspectives and enhanced their skills and critical thinking abilities.
Opening Ceremony of the STEER 2024 Program
Visit to Department of Intensive Care - Resuscitation - Poisoning Control, Viet-Xo Friendship Hospital
Visit to the Pharmacy Department, Saint Paul General Hospital 
Exploring Pharmaceutical Practice at Traphaco Hung Yen Co., Ltd.
The STEER program was delivered by senior faculty members from HUP’s Departments of Pharmacognosy – Traditional Medicine, Pharmacology – Clinical Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Management and Economics. The interactive exchange between NUS and HUP faculty members contributed to mutual understanding and knowledge integration.
Clinical Case Sharing and Guidance on Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
NUS Delegation Visits the Faculty of Pharmacognosy – Traditional Medicine, HUP
At the closing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hai Nam, Rector of HUP, awarded Certificates of Participation to 17 NUS students. He expressed his hope that the NUS students not only gained new knowledge about the pharmaceutical field in Vietnam but also had the opportunity to experience the country's culture, landscapes, and people over the past week.
Closing Ceremony and Certificate Awarding for the STEER Program
The program concluded with vibrant and engaging cultural performances by students from both Hanoi University of Pharmacy and the National University of Singapore.
Cultural Exchange Performance between NUS and HUP Students
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Tuyen – Vice Rector, along with HUP Faculty, takes a photo with the NUS Delegation
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