In response to the call to actively engage in the community services and knowledge transfer events, an educational program named "Drug Expert; Notre Espoir'' was successfully organized on 6th January 2023. Officiated by En. Amer Herberd Abdullah (Deputy Rector of Bertam Campus), this program was participated by 39 primary Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM Penang Branch (Bertam Campus)school students accompanied by 3 teachers from the Kelab SETEM dan Doktor Muda, SK Kg. To' Bedor, Penang. The term "Notre Espoir'' means "Our Hope" in English, which embodies the aim to introduce young students to the field of pharmacy and the responsibilities of pharmacists in maintaining the health and wellbeing of individuals.
The program was designed to be both educational and interactive, with the focus on engaging the students in a comfortable learning environment. Students were provided with a friendly and supportive atmosphere to ensure they had a positive experience throughout the program. During the program, students were introduced to the different career options available in the field of pharmacy and the opportunities for further education and professional development. They were also taken on a tour of the faculty's facilities and were shown various equipment and instruments used by pharmacists in their daily work. In addition, students were also given hands-on experience to prepare ointments and creams, which help them with a deeper understanding on the practical aspect of the pharmacy field.
The Faculty of Pharmacy (Bertam Campus) is committed to promote a high-quality education in the field of pharmacy, and this program served as one of the many initiatives planned towards achieving this goal. The program demonstrated the commitment of the Faculty of Pharmacy toward education and community services. It is hoped that through this program, it would inspire youngsters to pursue a career in the field of pharmacy.
