Yarmouk University, through the Faculty of Pharmacy, signed a memorandum of understanding for training services with the Pharmacists Syndicate. The President of the University, Dr. Islam Massad, signed on behalf of the university, while Dr. Mohammad Ababneh, the Syndicate's President, signed on behalf of the syndicate.

Massad stated that this memorandum aims to enhance the university's leading role through its faculties, departments, and scientific centers in serving the local community by developing the skills and capabilities of professionals responsible for pharmaceutical education and development. The focus is on both theoretical and practical aspects, training academic staff, and enhancing their skills to improve their efficiency.

During the meeting, the president focused on deepening cooperation with the Pharmacists Syndicate and building on it through lectures, workshops, study circles, and purposeful guidance programs. He emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences between academic, professional, and healthcare institutions, expressing the readiness of Yarmouk University to collaborate through the Faculty of Pharmacy in developing the national pharmaceutical sector, keeping pace with global updates and requirements in pharmaceutical practices, and introducing new trends and innovations in pharmaceutical practice that align with modern developments. Massad stressed the significance of this memorandum in enhancing continuous pharmaceutical education for practitioners in the field and faculty members at the college, as well as in providing the appropriate resources and means to keep up with rapid knowledge and technological advancements to serve the community and elevate it to the level of advanced societies.

The continuous development of pharmaceutical education was emphasized as a key professional development method to maintain, enhance, and expand knowledge, skills, and behaviors to ensure ongoing professional competence. This leads to positive changes in professional practice and education, improving healthcare outcomes. Continuous pharmaceutical education is a form of organized educational development aimed at updating the pharmacist's knowledge, skills, and capabilities within the healthcare system to serve patients and monitor global advancements in pharmaceutical sciences and practice. The fruitful collaboration with Yarmouk University was highlighted as part of joint efforts to promote the field of pharmacy and enhance healthcare in Jordan. Signing this memorandum is a commitment by the union to enhance ongoing pharmaceutical education, empower pharmacists and pharmacy students with the necessary skills and knowledge to keep pace with medical and health advancements.

The president emphasized the importance of cooperation with Yarmouk University in improving pharmacy practices and enhancing the capabilities of healthcare professionals, contributing to achieving global healthcare standards in the Kingdom. This collaboration includes utilizing both parties' scientific and technological expertise, exchanging technical consultations to enhance healthcare service quality, and deepening the role of pharmacists as an essential part of the national healthcare system.

Dr. Mohamad Ababneh in his turn stressed the union's ongoing commitment to enhance such strategic partnerships, striving to achieve common goals, and improving healthcare by keeping pharmacists and graduates abreast of the latest developments in pharmaceutical sciences.

The memorandum highlighted cooperation in continuous pharmaceutical education, equipping pharmacists and pharmacy students with necessary skills, assisting them in staying updated on profession-related advancements. Furthermore, it outlined collaboration in developing the healthcare sector, particularly pharmacists, towards meeting global requirements in healthcare practices. Additionally, the memorandum emphasized the exchange of specialized expertise available to each party and sharing technical consultations in various fields.

At the memorandum signing, Dr. Musa Rababah and Dr. Samer Samarah, the vice presidents of the university, along with the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Fadia Mayyas, and the Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy for Training Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Nsair, were in attendance.

Representing the Pharmacists Syndicate at the signing were Dr. Mahdi Al-Ajlouni, the head of the subcommittee in Irbid, and Dr. Nour Barakat, a member of the syndicate's council.