Lahore: The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Central Punjab has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Evercare Hospital Lahore. The agreement is designed to bolster clinical pharmacy education, providing Pharm-D students with opportunities for hospital visits and practical training. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in patient care.

According to University of Central Punjab, the signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from both institutions. The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences was represented by Dean Dr. Huma Hameed, Faculty Industry Liaison Officer Tooba Mehboob, Head of the Civic Engagement Pillar Tehseen Riaz, In-charge of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Waqas Akram, and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Ali Akhtar. From Evercare Hospital Lahore, the attendees included Maliha Sami Hussain, Head of Business Development & Strategy, Abdul Majeed, Head of Pharmacy, ICU Pharmacy Team Lead and Internship Program Coordinator Muhammad Sajjad Haider, and Internship Program Coordinator Maham Fatima.

The collaboration seeks to equip students with essential skills needed for professional practice, enhancing their ability to apply classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios.