Thai Pharmacy Experience

To acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become globally-minded pharmacists and pharmaceutical researchers by learning about the current healthcare environment and pharmaceutical education in the Kingdom of Thailand and broadening their perspectives through comparison with the situation in Japan.

To achieve the objective stated above, the program includes a visit to Khon Kaen University Faculty of Pharmacy, tours of Khon Kaen University Hospital and other local healthcare facilities, and interactions with the pharmacists working there. Furthermore, through exchanges and discussions with local pharmacists and residents, participants will deepen their understanding of the differences in clinical practice and pharmaceutical education.

At Khon Kaen University Faculty of Pharmacy, one-third of the students in each academic year undertake practical training at healthcare sites around the world. Additionally, all lectures and practical training are conducted in English, fostering globally-minded pharmacy students and pharmacists. The opportunity to learn in such an environment will provide our students with an international perspective, significant inspiration, and a heightened motivation to learn.

Second- to fourth-year students of Keio University University Faculty of Pharmacy (primarily second- and third-year students).

Faculty of Pharmacy faculty members

Approximately 20

A training program of approximately six days will be held in the Kingdom of Thailand in August. The program includes a visit to Khon Kaen University, featuring a campus tour, participation in lectures and practical training, and a visit to the university hospital and Faculty of PharmacyUniversity Community Pharmacy. Other activities include social events with students and local tours.

Approximately two pre-departure lecture sessions will be held between June and August. The first session will serve as an orientation, including participant introductions, an explanation of the training schedule, and a briefing on travel precautions. This will be followed by a lecture on healthcare and pharmacists in Japan. In the second session, after a review of important notices, participants will engage in group work and presentations, followed by a special lecture on the healthcare system and pharmacists in Thailand.

In addition, participants are required to attend welcome events and tours for Khon Kaen University students when they visit Japan.

Participants must also attend the overseas program debriefing session held around December.

Approximately 160,000 JPY in total for airfare, accommodation, local transportation, overseas travel insurance, and other expenses.

1 credit for both Department of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (optional subject).

Applicants are required to submit the specified documents and a copy of their academic transcript. If the number of applicants exceeds the program capacity, a selection process, including interviews, will be conducted. English proficiency will not be considered. In principle, applicants must have completed all required credits from previous academic years to be eligible to apply.

The application deadline is around the middle of the month. Participants will be announced in the latter part of the month.

An exchange event with Khon Kaen University Faculty of Pharmacy students will be held from the middle of the month onward.

Approximately two preparatory lectures will be held between mid-June and early August. The training program in Thailand will take place from mid- to late August.

A joint debriefing session on the training program will be held around the middle of the month.

Attitude during the training (40%), participation in preparatory lectures (including quizzes or reports) (30%), and a presentation or report (30%).