Toward Educating the New Generations of Pharmacist-Scientist Based on the New Six-Year System

Abstract

Based on its founding spirit of "Strong, Correct and Clear" Gifu Pharmaceutical University (hereinafter referred to as "the University") has adopted the human and environmentally friendly Pharmacy (Green Pharmacy) as its basic philosophy. As the University fulfills its social mission to enrich and strengthen education, research, and social activities, it faces many challenges. These include incorporation, fostering academia-industry-government collaboration, life-science center development and expanding the role of the affiliated pharmacy. The University will continually strive to recognize trends in the social environment and make the effort to respond to challenges when they arise. This effort will allow the University faculty and staff to maintain a sustainable institution that can respond to social challenges while continuing to share the benefits of education, research, and drug discovery/development with the community. The University is committed to train world class Pharmacist-Scientist. This review explains the rationale for the University's transition to a single six-year program. It also gives an update on the current status of education, research, and the mobile pharmacy (MP) since its introduction. Furthermore, it highlights advancements in academic-industry-government collaboration.