USU PR - The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) once again held a ceremony to take the oath and promise of pharmacists for 90 new graduates in the odd semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. It took place solemnly in the Hall of the Faculty of Pharmacy on Saturday (09/21/2024).

 

With the addition of 90 new pharmacists, the total number of pharmacist graduates of the USU Faculty of Pharmacy since 2006 has reached a significant number, namely 3,256 people. Overall, the Universitas Sumatera Utara has graduated 4,430 pharmacists.

 

In her speech, Vice Rector III of USU, Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt., representing USU Rector Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., said that the pharmacist profession has a great responsibility in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drug use. New pharmacists are always encouraged to prioritize the interests of patients and carry out the profession in accordance with the code of ethics and applicable regulations.

 

This inauguration ceremony also creates momentum for new pharmacists to commit to improving the quality of health services in Indonesia. They are expected to actively contribute to the development of pharmaceutical science and overcome various increasingly complex health challenges. The USU Faculty of Pharmacy continues to strive to improve the quality of education by achieving excellent accreditation for the pharmacy profession study program and the undergraduate program in pharmacy. This achievement shows the commitment of the USU Faculty of Pharmacy to producing quality graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the world of work.

 

Prof Poppy also revealed that all new pharmacists who were inaugurated had successfully passed the Indonesian Pharmacist Professional Program Student Competency Test (UKMPPAI). This exam is a mandatory requirement that must be met by every prospective pharmacist before they can take their oath.

 

“Pharmacists are not only drug dispensers but also providers of accurate information about drugs to the public. In this era of rapidly growing information, pharmacists must be able to provide appropriate education to the public regarding the correct use of drugs,” said Prof. Poppy.

 

Finally, on behalf of the university, he hopes that the new pharmacists can work well and make a positive contribution to society. In addition, the university also invites all related parties, such as the government, pharmaceutical industry, and professional organizations, to jointly support the development of the pharmaceutical profession in Indonesia.