Yogyakarta, April 24, 2026 — The Faculty of Pharmacy at Universitas Gadjah Mada welcomed a delegation from Universitas Cenderawasih for an official visit and hearing session aimed at strengthening the management of the Pharmacist Professional Study Program (PSPA). The meeting, held at the Leadership Meeting Room (707), APSLC Building, was received by Prof. Prof. Dr. apt. Satibi, M.Si., Dean the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM.
This session served as a strategic forum for the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM to share best practices in PSPA management, covering aspects such as curriculum development, academic governance, and quality enhancement to produce competent and adaptive pharmacists who can respond to the evolving demands of healthcare services. The meeting also reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration between universities in advancing the quality of pharmacy education in Indonesia, particularly in addressing increasingly complex pharmaceutical care challenges.
Through an interactive discussion, both parties explored further collaboration opportunities in education, research, and community engagement. The Faculty of Pharmacy UGM shared its experience in managing a PSPA program, while Universitas Cenderawasih provided insights into the context and needs for developing pharmacy education in eastern Indonesia.
This initiative aligns with the commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the enhancement of professional education quality, SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through strengthening the competencies of pharmaceutical personnel, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through inter-institutional collaboration in promoting sustainable healthcare development.
