Enews481 連結臺灣與菲律賓：高雄醫學大學藥學院參訪菲律賓大學馬尼拉分校藥學院
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連結臺灣與菲律賓：高雄醫學大學藥學院參訪菲律賓大學馬尼拉分校藥學院
■香粧品學系 蘇穎穎助理教授
高雄醫學大學長期將國際交流視為推動學術卓越的重要核心。在此背景下，即將展開之菲律賓大學馬尼拉分校（University of the Philippines Manila, UP Manila）參訪行程，象徵本校與區域內重要夥伴深化合作的重要契機。對高醫藥學院而言，此次訪問並非單純的禮節性交流，而是一項經審慎規劃的任務，旨在探索具體可行的學術合作模式、建立永續性的國際交流機制，並為臺灣與菲律賓之間的學生交流與招生開創更多實質機會。
作為菲律賓國家級健康科學重鎮，UP Manila在培育服務國內社區及區域醫療體系之健康專業人才方面扮演關鍵角色。其藥學院於公共衛生、臨床實務、藥學科學及社區服務等領域具備深厚實力，與高醫藥學院推動兼具社會責任與研究導向之藥學教育理念高度契合。此次高醫代表團由藥學院院長楊世群教授率領，藥學院國際組組長鄭雍怡助理教授，以及香粧品學系So Pamela Berilyn助理教授共同參訪，明確目標在於尋求研究、教學與學生交換等具體合作途徑，並建立長期支持相關合作之制度性架構。
此次訪問亦將促進雙方深入了解彼此之優勢與發展重點。UP Manila將介紹校務發展概況及藥學院特色，說明其於菲律賓醫療體系中所扮演之角色、公共服務歷史，以及學術研究能量，協助雙方進一步發掘合作契機。UP Manila與公立醫院、社區健康計畫及政府監管機構之緊密連結，亦為高醫學生提供極具價值之學習場域，使其得以接觸多元病患族群、公共衛生議題及社區導向藥事照護模式。
另一方面，高醫藥學院亦將介紹本院及各系所特色，展現於藥學科學、臨床藥學及香粧品科學領域之教學與研究優勢。透過展示本校研究設備、課程創新及產學合作成果，高醫期望成為UP Manila值得信賴的合作夥伴，亦成為其學生與教師理想之進修與交流目的地。透過雙方資訊交流，將有助於找出互補領域，並為兼具學術品質與社會價值之合作計畫奠定基礎。
學生交換與招生合作，將是本次交流最具潛力之面向之一。訪問期間，高醫代表團將與UP Manila學生直接交流，介紹高醫作為藥學及相關領域進修、研究與專業培訓據點之優勢。透過說明本校學術課程、研究資源及國際化校園環境，讓菲律賓學生了解可透過短期交換、研究實習或未來學位課程等方式赴臺學習之機會。同時，高醫亦可藉此蒐集UP Manila師生意見，更深入了解菲律賓學生之學術興趣、職涯規劃及所需支持措施。
高醫亦期待歡迎UP Manila學生來臺參與實驗室研究、臨床見習及香粧品科學、天然物研究等特色課程。透過實作研究與跨領域專題參與，來訪學生將更深入了解臺灣醫療與藥學發展現況，以及高醫在創新與應用科學領域之優勢。此類雙向交流將有助於提升雙方學生之學習品質、促進跨文化理解，並拓展未來藥師之國際視野。
此外，共同研究合作亦是本次訪問的重要核心。雙方教師將就研究合作展開深入討論，聚焦於共同優勢領域，包括新藥開發、製藥科技、臨床與社區藥學、天然與傳統藥物，以及新興之香粧品科學等。雙方亦將評估申請臺菲雙邊合作計畫（如MECO–TECO計畫）及其他國際研究補助之可行性。對高醫而言，此類合作不僅有助於與不同醫療制度及法規環境下之學者共同研究，也能拓展研究主題之區域相關性，提升學術成果之國際能見度。共同研究亦將為學生提供早期參與跨國計畫之機會，培育具國際經驗之青年研究人才。
教師交流亦是深化合作關係的重要面向。雙方將探討短期教師互訪機制，使高醫教師得赴UP Manila授課、演講或參與研究合作，UP Manila教師亦可來訪高醫進行相同交流。此類互訪有助於促進課程發展、引進創新教學模式，並建立長遠之學術夥伴關係。教師往往是國際合作之核心推動者，透過其研究連結、學生指導及持續溝通，維繫雙方合作關係之穩定與成長。支持教師流動，即是投資能夠長期支撐合作的人際網絡。
此次參訪UP Manila，象徵雙方建立一項充滿活力且互惠互利之合作關係的開始，並以學術卓越、公共服務及國際參與為共同價值。透過學生交換、研究合作與教師交流等議題之討論，高醫與UP Manila將共同規劃未來多元合作藍圖，並依據未來需求與機會持續深化發展。隨著此夥伴關係逐步推進，高醫相信，雙方合作將進一步提升本校國際化教育能量，拓展師生發展機會，並為區域及全球建立更緊密、更具韌性的學術社群作出貢獻。
Connecting Taiwan and the Philippines: KMU College of Pharmacy Visits UP Manila College of Pharmacy
Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) has long regarded international engagement as a vital pillar of academic excellence. In this context, the upcoming institutional visit to the University of the Philippines Manila (UP Manila) represents a strategic opportunity to deepen collaboration with a highly respected regional partner. For the KMU School of Pharmacy, this visit is not a ceremonial exchange but a carefully planned mission to explore concrete avenues for academic cooperation, establish a sustainable framework for international exchange, and create meaningful opportunities for student mobility and recruitment between Taiwan and the Philippines.
As the national health sciences center of the Philippines, UP Manila plays a pivotal role in training health professionals who serve both local communities and the broader region. Its College of Pharmacy, with strong emphases on public health, clinical practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and community engagement, closely aligns with KMU’s vision of socially responsive, research-informed pharmacy education. The KMU delegation, led by the Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Professor Shyh-Chyun Yang, together with the Director of International Affairs, Assistant Professor Yung-Yi Cheng, and Assistant Professor Pamela Berilyn So from the Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science, will visit UP Manila with a clear goal: to identify specific, practical pathways for collaboration in research, teaching, and student exchange, and to build institutional mechanisms that will support these initiatives over the long term.
This visit is designed to enable both sides to gain understanding of each other’s strengths and priorities. UP Manila will present an overview of the university and its College of Pharmacy, highlighting its role in the Philippine health system, its history of public service, and its academic and research capabilities. This will be crucial in identifying how the programs of both institutions can complement one another. UP Manila’s strong integration with public hospitals, community health initiatives, and regulatory agencies provides a rich learning environment for KMU students, offering exposure to diverse patient populations, pressing public health challenges, and community-oriented pharmaceutical care.
In turn, KMU will present an overview of the School of Pharmacy and its departments, showcasing strengths in advanced pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and the distinctive expertise of the Department of Fragrance and Cosmetic Science. By highlighting its research facilities, curricular innovations, and industry partnerships, KMU aims to position itself as a robust partner for UP Manila’s academic community and an attractive destination for its students and faculty. These exchanges of information will help both sides identify areas of synergy and lay the groundwork for collaborative programs that are academically rigorous and socially relevant.
Student exchange and recruitment are among the most promising dimensions of this emerging collaboration. During the visit, the KMU delegation will engage directly with UP Manila students, introducing KMU as a vibrant destination for study, research, and professional training in pharmacy and related disciplines. KMU’s academic programs, research infrastructure, and international campus environment can be presented to demonstrate how Filipino students may benefit from studying in Taiwan through short-term exchanges, research attachments, or future degree pathways. The delegation will also be able to gather feedback from students and faculty at UP Manila, helping KMU better understand the academic interests, career aspirations, and support needs of prospective Filipino students.
At the same time, KMU is eager to welcome UP Manila students to its campus to participate in laboratory work, clinical exposure, and specialized learning in areas such as cosmetic science and natural products. By engaging in hands-on research and interdisciplinary projects, visiting students will gain insight into Taiwan’s healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape, as well as KMU’s strengths in innovation and applied science. These exchanges are envisioned as reciprocal opportunities that will enrich learning environments at both universities, promote intercultural understanding, and broaden the global outlook of future pharmacists.
Equally important is the development of joint research initiatives. Throughout the visit, faculty members from both institutions will engage in focused discussions on research collaboration, with particular attention to areas of shared strength: drug development, pharmaceutical technology, clinical and community pharmacy, natural and traditional products, and emerging fields in cosmetic science. The feasibility of bilateral projects supported by Taiwan–Philippines collaboration schemes, such as the MECO–TECO program, and other international funding bodies will be explored. For KMU, such collaborations are strategic investments that provide platforms for working with colleagues in different health systems and regulatory environments, enrich the research portfolio with regionally relevant topics, and increase the international visibility of its scientific output. Joint research will also create avenues for student involvement, allowing them to participate in cross-border projects at an early stage of their careers and strengthening the pipeline of young researchers with international experience.
Faculty exchange is another critical dimension for sustaining and deepening this partnership. The two institutions will explore opportunities for short-term faculty visits, during which KMU academic staff may teach, deliver lectures, or participate in collaborative research at UP Manila, and UP faculty may undertake similar activities at KMU. Such exchanges are expected to stimulate curriculum development, introduce innovative teaching approaches, and foster long-term academic relationships. Faculty members often serve as anchors of international collaboration, identifying shared research interests, mentoring students involved in joint activities, and maintaining ongoing communication between institutions. By supporting their mobility, both universities invest in the human relationships that sustain meaningful collaboration over time.
This upcoming visit to UP Manila marks the beginning of a dynamic, mutually beneficial collaboration grounded in shared commitments to academic excellence, public service, and international engagement. Through discussions on student exchange, research collaboration, and faculty mobility, KMU and UP Manila will outline a rich agenda of future activities that can grow organically in response to emerging needs and opportunities. As KMU advances this partnership, it is confident that the collaboration will strengthen its capacity to offer globally oriented education, expand opportunities for students and faculty, and contribute to a more interconnected and resilient academic community in the region and beyond.
