Pharmacist Bayan Malkawi presented a specialized awareness lecture titled:

“Vitamins and Minerals and Their Importance for Students’ Health.”

The lecture was delivered at Jamila Bu Basha Primary School, with the approval of the Directorate of Education.

This activity aimed to enhance health awareness among students in the basic education stage and to increase their understanding of the role of proper nutrition in growth and overall well-being. The lecture included interactive activities that simplified the information for children and encouraged them to adopt healthy eating habits.

The school extends its thanks to Pharmacist Bayan Malkawi for her valuable efforts and appreciates this constructive collaboration that serves students and strengthens communication with community institutions.

As a part of Quality Week activities held under the patronage of Professor Malek AlSharairi at Yarmouk University from November 11–13, 2025, The Faculty of Pharmacy hosted, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:30 PM, a workshop in the faculty’s seminar hall titled:  

“The Importance of Continuous Professional Development in Maintaining the Competence of Healthcare Personnel and Renewing Practice Licenses.”

This lecture was delivered by Dr. Safaa Al Ouran, Director of the Directorate of Institutional Development and Quality Control at the Ministry of Health.  

Dr. Al-Ouran discussed:  

- The importance of continuous education for healthcare personnel.

- The regulations for license renewal for healthcare professionals.

- The types and nature of accredited workshops and courses required to obtain approved CPD credit hours.

- The role of various sectors, including universities, in providing accredited training activities for healthcare professionals.  

The lecture included questions and discussions involving faculty members and students, which had a positive impact in enriching and enhancing our knowledge.

The Faculty of Pharmacy, under the supervision of Professor Ghaith Al-Taani, organized a workshop presented by Dr. Ahmad Al-Rassasi titled “Medication Therapy Management (MTM)”, as a part of the preparations to implement this new service in community pharmacies.

During the workshop, participants were introduced to the concept of Medication Therapy Management and its role in enhancing patient care. The focus was placed on how to effectively implement this service to ensure collaboration between the pharmacist and the patient for the safe and effective use of medications. The workshop also covered the steps of service implementation, expected challenges, and practical approaches to follow-up and evaluation.

Dr. Al-Rassasi emphasized that this initiative represents a qualitative leap in community pharmacy practice, moving beyond medication dispensing to providing patient-centered pharmaceutical care aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing medication errors.

This initiative comes at a time when the pharmacy sector is witnessing significant transformations in the professional role of the pharmacist and the expansion of their scope of practice to include value-added pharmaceutical care services—aligning with modern trends in healthcare delivery.

A group of distinguished fifth-year pharmacy students successfully completed their elective clinical training at the Clinical Pharmacy Department/ King Abdullah University Hospital, which lasted for one month with a total of 132 training hours.

This elective training was coordinated through the efforts of the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Pharmacy and supervised by Dr. Haneen Amawi, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Training, who ensured optimal implementation of the training program.

The training aimed to enhance students’ clinical skills and bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in a real healthcare setting. During the training period, students gained valuable exposure to the roles of clinical pharmacists across several departments, including:

•Oncology Department

•Neurosurgery Department

•Chemotherapy Pharmacy

•Main Hospital Pharmacy

•Internal Medicine Department

Students also had the opportunity to follow up on patient cases and discuss treatment plans in collaboration with the hospital’s medical staff.

The students expressed their gratitude and appreciation to both the hospital administration and the Faculty of Pharmacy for providing this valuable training opportunity, which contributed to developing their practical and professional competencies. They emphasized that this experience represented a significant step in their future professional careers.

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the faculty members of Pharmacy organized the first Pharmacy Orientation Day at the university’s Model School, targeting tenth-grade students to introduce them to the science of pharmacy and its diverse fields.

The event was initiated by faculty members Prof. Alaa Al-Jabali, Dr. Aseel Rataan, Dr. Haneen Amawi, Dr. Ghaith Al-Taani, pharmacist Lorca Al-Zubi, pharmacist Yasmine Al-Hamzat, and pharmacist Alaa Al-Qudah, with the participation of pharmacy graduate Baraah Al-Refai and distinguished students Salma Eideri and Dania Anaqrah. Computer lab technician Hala Ali also provided technical and digital support for the event.

The activities included an introductory lecture that highlighted the main branches of pharmacy and the diverse career paths available to pharmacists in hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, and academia. Participating students shared their study experiences and discussed key challenges and opportunities encountered by pharmacy students during their academic and professional journeys.

The event also featured simple and interactive scientific experiments conducted in front of the students to introduce them to basic chemical and pharmaceutical concepts in an engaging and enjoyable way. The day concluded with a scientific quiz competition among tenth-grade students, aimed at enhancing scientific understanding and fostering a spirit of interaction and positive competition.

Dr. Ali Hmedat from the Faculty of Pharmacy – Yarmouk University proudly participated in the 2nd National Conference on Drug Security, held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Abdul Raouf Al-Rawabdeh, with a remarkable presence of pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and academics from across Jordan.

The conference, organized by the Jordanian Charity Drug Bank and its partners, was held under the theme “Efficiency of Use and Rational Agreement,” addressing key national issues related to rational drug use and pharmaceutical policy development.

Dr. Hmedat took part in a panel discussion on the future of pharmaceutical industries, particularly biological drugs, emphasizing the importance of strengthening partnerships between academia and pharmaceutical manufacturers to promote national drug security.

On Monday, November 10, 2025, the Faculty of Pharmacy held a lecture titled “Another Aspect of Skin Care,” presented by skincare specialist and pharmacist Aseel Obeidat, a graduate of the faculty. The event was organized by pharmacists Afaf Khasawneh, Salam Shannag, and Sama'a Abu Al-Ghanam.

The lecture covered several key topics, including the appropriate skincare routine for different skin types, the best skincare products, and modern techniques such as HydraFacial and Dermapen.

The Faculty of Pharmacy has organized an orientation meeting for new students for the academic year 2025/2026. The Dean of the Faculty, Professor Alaa Al-Jabali, has attended the event alonge with a number of academic and administrative staff members, students, and alumni.

At the start of the meeting, the Dean welcomed the new students, congratulating them for their joining the family of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University, and emphasizing the faculty's commitment to qualifying its students and equipping them with the competencies required by the job market. He reviewed the establishment of the faculty and its academic departments, urged the new students to excel academically and participate in extracurricular activities, and expressed the faculty's constant readiness to provide all support to its students.

The heads of the academic departments, Professor Yazan Al-Akkam, Head of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy; Associate professor Ali Humaidat, Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology; and Associate professor Mariam Al-Ameri, Head of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, have given speeches too.

They discussed the courses offered in each department and provided numerous academic guidelines and advice of interest to the students.

Pharmacist Reem Abu Hashhash, leader of the Sustainable Development Team (PURE), gave an introductory speech about the team and the volunteer work it carries out.

In her speech, student Duaa Mashaleh, a current student in this college, encouraged the new students to ensure that their opinions have an impact and an effective role through surveys, urging them to fill them out objectively.

A previous Graduate pharmacist Rahaf Ghaithan delivered the alumni speech about her distinguished experience, offering advice for academic excellence and emphasizing the importance of participating in competitions and engaging early with the job market, as well as her winning first place with her colleagues in the competition held on the sidelines of the University of Jordan conference.

The meeting included an innovative and creative introductory video presentation about the facilities of the Faculty of Pharmacy and the University’s facilities, prepared by a group of outstanding students.

At the end of the meeting, appreciation certificates were distributed to the winning students in the competitions in recognition of them, and to the students and companies who contributed to the success of the meeting in appreciation of their efforts.

The Faculty of Pharmacy concluded the 2025 AI-Powered Electronic Applications Competition, held under the patronage of Yarmouk University President Prof. Malek Al-Sharairi and attended by Prof. Alaa Al-Jabaali, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy. On Thursday, 23 October 2025, the winning teams were announced and all participants were honored.

The competition was initiated by the organizing committee members: Dr. Alaa’ Yehya, Dr. Hadeia Mashaqbeh, Dr. Ghinaa Abu Diab, Prof. Ghaith Al-Ta’ani from the Faculty of Pharmacy, and Dr. Zeyad Hailat from the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science. Over two months, 24 student teams took part in training workshops covering the fundamentals of electronic applications, the role of artificial intelligence, and hands-on practice using various app-building tools.

All submitted projects demonstrated strong innovation and competitiveness. Some applications addressed challenges in industrial and pharmaceutical chemistry fields, while others provided creative solutions to support community pharmacists and enhance patient access to reliable medical information.

The Faculty looks forward to sustaining students’ creativity and encouraging them to keep pace with technological advancements in the pharmaceutical field.