MIU Pharmacy Leads National Dialogue on Competency-Based Education at the 9th AIPC 2025

15 May 2025

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Misr International University played a significant role in the 9th Arab International Pharmacy Conference (AIPC 2025), which took place on May 10–11, 2025, at Concorde El Salam Hotel, Cairo, as a Strategic Partner alongside the Arab Association for Pharmacy Progress (AAPP).

Demonstrating its dedication to enhancing pharmacy education, MIU organized a panel discussion titled: “Towards Competency-Based Pharmacy Education and Assessment: Year 6 Internship and Licensure Exam Frameworks”. This session, held on Saturday, May 10th, in Adam Hall, gathered prominent academic leaders and regulatory stakeholders to explore the evolving dynamics of pharmacy education in Egypt. Key topics included the implementation of Year 6 experiential training and the National Licensure Exam, which are initiatives designed to improve the competency and preparedness of pharmacy graduates.

The Faculty of Pharmacy expresses its heartfelt thanks to Prof. Dr. Abdel Nasser Singab, Head of the Pharmacy Sector at the Supreme Council of Universities, along with the esteemed Deans of Pharmacy Faculties for their insightful contributions and recommendations during the discussion.

Panelists:

Prof. Abdel Nasser Singab, Head of the Pharmacy Sector, Supreme Council of Universities

Prof. Samy Emara, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University

Prof. Mina Tadros, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy & Drug Technology, Egyptian Chinese University

Prof. Shahira Elmenshawe, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni Suef University

Prof. Dina Abou Hussein, Acting Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University

Prof. Rihab Osman, Acting Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University

Moderator:

Dr. Rania Abou El-Ezz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University