The opening of the scientific day for the Faculty of Pharmacy, titled "Scientific Bridges between Medical Professions," was sponsored by Dr. Islam Massad, the President of Yarmouk University. The event was organized by the Joint Education Committee between the medical professions in the faculty, with the participation of faculty members and researchers from the faculties of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, and the Hijawi College of Technological Engineering at the University.

At the beginning of his speech, Massad congratulated the Jordanian people on the issuance of the Royal Decree to hold parliamentary elections next September, emphasizing the importance of this democratic celebration. He highlighted the necessity for us, as Jordanians who love their country, to actively participate in either running for elections or voting to elect qualified representatives capable of effectively representing their electoral districts and advancing national interests with competence and integrity.

Mossad praised the exceptional level of the Pharmacy College, demonstrating its confident and steady progression towards developing its educational and research processes. He emphasized the importance of conducting practical applied research and fostering collaboration among various medical, engineering, computer, and humanities disciplines at the educational and scientific research levels. This includes bridging gaps and linking them with industry to produce scientifically grounded research that addresses societal issues from different and applicable perspectives. He called for enhancing a culture of cooperative work among students and faculty members across different colleges, creating a stimulating educational and research environment that nurtures creativity. He stressed that excellence lies in achieving "quality" in various fields, mandating that University colleges, with their varied departments, strive for leadership, innovation, and quality in their academic plans and programs.

Furthermore, Dr. Fadia Mayyas, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, stated that the organization of this scientific day is based on Yarmouk University's vision of the importance of cooperation and collaboration between different disciplines to conduct solid scientific research that embodies the interplay and intersection of various sciences in response to the challenges facing societies and the evolving trends in various fields. She also mentioned the formation of a joint education committee between the medical professions, comprising faculty members from the faculties of pharmacy, nursing, medicine, and the Department of Biomedical Informatics Engineering at Al-Hijawi College of Technological Engineering. The committee aims to enhance joint education and scientific research among specializations in medical colleges, facilitate the exchange of expertise and perspectives, build scientific communication bridges between faculty members and students, and ensure the sustainable periodic implementation of educational and research activities to serve the university through discussing opportunities and mechanisms for conducting joint scientific research and exploring the research interests of faculty members.

Mayyas continued: Through this committee, we aim to enhance the roles of students in the medical team and instill a culture of awareness and teamwork among them to prepare them for the job market. We aim to facilitate their work within a full medical team to care for patients, as this has become a national priority, especially during emergencies and crises following the world's experience in the Covid-19 pandemic. This has highlighted the importance of primary, integrated, and collaborative healthcare among all members of the medical staff to provide the necessary healthcare, which was at the forefront in combating the pandemic.

Mayyas emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration with the Pharmacists Syndicate to elevate pharmaceutical and medicinal services in our beloved country. She noted that a memorandum of understanding will be signed between both parties to ensure continuous pharmaceutical education and training.

The establishment of the pharmaceutical practice laboratory at the college was in line with the changes in the curriculum of the pharmacy college program, aiming to keep pace with global developments in the roles of pharmacists. It also aims to equip students with modern practical skills in pharmaceutical practice and education. The laboratory was designed to facilitate interactive group activities, role-playing, simulation, and exams to provide students with modern skills in pharmaceutical practices.

Dr. Ala'a Yahya, a member of the Joint Education Committee of Medical Professions, presented a proposal highlighting the establishment of the Joint Education Committee of Medical Professions at the beginning of the academic year 2023. The goal is to enhance collaboration between the faculties of Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, and the Department of Medical Biomedical Engineering at Al-Hijawi College of Technological Engineering.

Research experiences conducted by faculty members from medical and engineering colleges were reviewed, including a scientific paper study involving a sample of students from the Pharmacy and Medicine colleges. The study aimed to assess their knowledge of pharmacogenomics, describe their usage of various scientific sources to access related information, as well as their aspirations and roles as pharmacists and doctors in incorporating genetic gaps into patients' therapeutic routines.

Dr. Ala’a pointed out that preparations are currently underway for a new research project to utilize computer programs in evaluating the rates of high blood pressure associated with the disease. This will classify patients according to the available drug treatment methods and monitor their progress in therapy.

Additionally, an application has been made for a global grant in which the Faculty of Pharmacy collaborates with the Hijawi College as part of a team comprising researchers from outside Jordan to develop computer programs that serve the educational objectives of the Pharmacogenomics course, enabling the preparation of a joint course between the two colleges.

During the Scientific Day events, the main seminar hall in the college, supported by the Pharmacists Syndicate, was inaugurated. The students' scientific projects exhibition and the pharmaceutical practice laboratory in the college were also showcased.

Certificates of appreciation were presented to the participating researchers in the Scientific Day events, including Dr. Rasmiya Al Omari from the Nursing College, Dr. Mohammed Al Ayasreh and Dr. Osama Abu Al-Rub from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Asem Abu Qasemiya and Dr. Hiyam Al Qura'an from the Hijawi College of Technological Engineering, and Dr. Fatima Mahasneh from the Medical College.