Holds a Meeting with Community Stakeholders

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Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Tarek Ali, President of Beni Suef University; Prof. Dr. Abu Al-Hassan Abdel Mawgoud, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; and Prof. Dr. Hamada Mohamed, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Shahira Fawzy El-Menshawy, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; Prof. Dr. Iglal Abdel Hamid, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Dr. Adel Ahmed, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Dr. Amira Mourad Abu Yousef, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research; and Dr. Gaber Fathy, Director of the Faculty’s Graduates Care Unit, the Faculty of Pharmacy at Beni Suef University held a meeting with community stakeholders on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The meeting was organized as part of the Faculty’s commitment to strengthening communication with community stakeholders and aligning the educational process with labor market needs. It was attended by a distinguished group of leaders and experts from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, including Dr. Yasser Shalaby, Head of the Beni Suef Pharmacists Syndicate; Dr. Doaa Ramadan Mohamed, Director of the Beni Suef Branch of the Egyptian Drug Authority; Dr. Eman Safwat, Director of the Pharmacy Administration at the Directorate of Health Affairs; Dr. Amer El-Ridy, Director of Inspection at the Beni Suef Branch of the Egyptian Drug Authority; Dr. Hossam Abbas, Director of Dar Al-Sayadela Company; Dr. Islam Hossam, Treasurer of the Beni Suef Pharmacists Syndicate; Dr. Hiam Mohamed Abdel Aleem, Pharmacist Fellow at Beni Suef University Hospital and Clinical Training Supervisor; Dr. Entesar Abdel Salam Shehata, Director of the Quality Administration at Beni Suef University Hospitals; Mr. Hany, Director of the Faculty of Pharmacy; and a distinguished group of faculty members from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Beni Suef University.
The Dean opened the meeting with a welcoming address to the guests. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karim El-Soufy then delivered a presentation reviewing the achievements of the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector, the Postgraduate Studies Sector, and the Graduates Unit at the Faculty of Pharmacy over the past year. The presentation highlighted key events and training programs, employment forums, partnerships with pharmaceutical-sector institutions, and achievements in supporting students and graduates.
The presentation was highly appreciated by attendees. Representatives of community stakeholders praised the achievements, noting that they reflected the substantial efforts made and the remarkable development taking place at the Faculty in strengthening its community role and aligning its educational outcomes with labor market needs.
The meeting featured fruitful discussions on ways to enhance cooperation between the Faculty of Pharmacy and community stakeholders, contributing to the development of the educational process, improvement of practical training quality, and preparation of students and graduates in line with labor market requirements.
During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Shahira Fawzy El-Menshawy expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Hossam Abbas, Director of Dar Al-Sayadela Company, for providing 11 training opportunities for Faculty of Pharmacy students. This initiative reflects the company’s continued support for the Faculty and its commitment to developing students’ skills and preparing them for the labor market. She emphasized the importance of an effective partnership between the Faculty and pharmaceutical-sector institutions.
The two students who won Summer Internship opportunities at Inova Pharmaceutical were also honored. The Dean congratulated them on their achievement, praising their outstanding performance and successful completion of the assessment stages and personal interviews. She encouraged students to continue developing their skills and making the most of the available training opportunities.
The meeting also included several surveys completed with the participation of community stakeholder representatives to gather their opinions on the Faculty’s vision and mission, the quality of its educational and training programs, and the services it provides. This initiative aims to support continuous development plans and meet quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
The meeting further reviewed the key achievements of the Education and Student Affairs Sector, including the initiatives and activities implemented to support the educational process and improve services provided to students. In addition, Dr. Heba Atef, Director of the University’s Quality Assurance Unit, and Dr. Abeer Sayed commended the Faculty’s efforts to update its strategic plan in alignment with the University’s vision and the requirements of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education. They also highlighted the importance of ensuring that the plan reflects labor market needs and the aspirations of community stakeholders.
Attendees emphasized the importance of continuing to develop the strategic plan by involving all relevant partners and benefiting from their opinions and recommendations. This approach will help ensure the achievement of the Faculty’s strategic objectives and enhance the quality of its educational, research, and community outputs.
Representatives of the Internship Committee praised the high standard of training received by Faculty of Pharmacy students, stressing the importance of maintaining cooperation and coordination between the Faculty and various training institutions to prepare graduates with the scientific knowledge and practical competence required to meet labor market needs.
During the interactive discussions, community stakeholder representatives proposed several initiatives aimed at supporting and qualifying Faculty students. These included expanding the organization of training courses and professional development programs that address labor market requirements, such as clinical training, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP), pharmacovigilance, communication and interview skills, and curriculum vitae writing. They also recommended strengthening practical training through cooperation with partner institutions.
The Faculty’s administration welcomed these proposals and confirmed that they would be studied and incorporated into future training plans, helping develop students’ skills and enhance their readiness to compete in the labor market.
The meeting concluded with honoring a number of distinguished faculty members and administrative staff in recognition of their dedicated efforts and effective contributions to supporting the educational process and community activities. This reflects the Faculty’s commitment to fostering a culture of appreciation and encouraging excellence and creativity.
Attendees stressed the importance of holding such meetings regularly, given their effective role in exchanging expertise, improving the quality of education, and preparing graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to meet labor market requirements, thereby advancing the Faculty’s vision and mission.
The Faculty of Pharmacy at Beni Suef University also extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to all guests for their valued presence and active participation, as well as for the constructive proposals and insights they contributed. These contributions reflected their commitment to supporting the Faculty’s progress and improving the standard of its students and graduates. The Faculty expressed its hope for continued fruitful cooperation and the launch of further joint initiatives that advance development and serve the community.