Day 1 – Settling In
On the 13th of August, 9 students from Taylor’s
University made their way enthusiastically all the way up north to AIMST
University, Kedah in order to close the gaps between Taylor’s University
pharmacy students and pharmacy students from various universities across
Malaysia. We set off early to be there in time for the registration session
that began at 2.00 p.m. Upon registration we were given our groups which were
named after the 20 amino acids for example; alanine, cysteine, glutamine,
methionine and so on. After that we were ushered to our hostel rooms to settle
in and get some rest before the activities officially began.
After registration, group photo upon arriving !!
From the left: Ren Zhang, Jing Er, Yee Wey, Patricia, Lydia, Guo Yan and Sher Li
Selfie with the Natalie (super nice and friendly usher)
In the evening, we gathered in the cafeteria to pick up
dinner and to meet our new team members as well as get to know them before the
Welcoming Party that was about to take place later in the night. After dinner,
we gathered in our groups and made our way to the sports complex in which the
ice breaking activities took place in. We were given a task to come up with our
group’s cheer and flag. The groups were selected in random to go up and present
their cheer and flag to everyone.
Later, the groups were given some newspaper
and cellophane tape and asked to build a tower. In the end, the group which
produced the highest and steadiest tower won the challenge. The night ended
with everyone dancing to the tune of the ever famous chicken dance which got
everyone moving to the beat.
Phenylalanine Group (the newspaper tower and group's flag)
Day 2 – Pharmacists Rights
The 2nd day kicked off with the Opening Ceremony
of NoGaps 2015 organised by AIMST University, Kedah. Among the VIPs who
attended the ceremony were Datin Mariani Bte Ahmad Nizaruddin(National Advisor of MyPSA and Council Member of MPS), Mr. John Chang (IPP of FAPA and Council Member of MPS) and Prof. Dr. M. Ravichandran (Vice Chancellor and CEO of AIMST University). We were given the
chance to hear some inspirational words by Datin Mariani,
who was so full of enthusiasm and energy.
VIPS attended
The opening ceremony of the 10th NoGaps (National Gathering of Pharmacy Student) 2015 by Prof. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Vice Chancellor and CEO of AIMST University
Group photo together with all the pharmacy students from different universities
After a short break, we attended a
symposium where 3 speakers who are very experienced and influential people in
the pharmacy field in Malaysia namely; Mr. John Chang (Immediate Past President
of Federation of Asia Pharmaceutical Association, Malaysian Pharmaceutical
Society), Mr. Amrahi Buang (Deputy President of Malaysian Pharmaceutical
Society) and Prof Dr. Azmi Hassali (Deputy Dean of Student Affairs &
Networking School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia), presented
their points about the dispensing separation in the country after which we had
a Q&A session with them along with the session’s moderator, Datin Mariani. The
session was full of energy and was definitely an inspiration to young
pharmacists such as us to fight for our dispensing rights.
The speakers for the symposium
From the left: Prof Dr. Azmi Hassali, Mr. John Chang, Datin Mariani and Mr. Amrahi Buang
We then dispersed for lunch and later on came together again
for the first workshop session (The expectation of Malaysian Physicians towards Malaysian Pharmacist, Problems faced by the pharmacist in opening a retail pharmacy, COPD and Asthma: The role of pharmacist and Traditional medicines vs Modern medicines).
Next, we attended the second workshop session ("Kenali Ubat Anda", Dosage form competition, Patient counselling and devices demonstration (respiratiory) and Interpretation and analysis of Basic Electrocardiogram).
As there was 4 talks simultaneously for each session, we attended different
talks so that we could share the insights of all the talks among ourselves.
Traditional Medicines vs Modern Medicines Workshop by En. Akmal Hafdzam Mohd Radzi
Dosage Form Workshop
"Kenali Ubat Anda" Workshop by Mr. Dziehan and Mr. Jivan
The last activity for the day was the briefing for the next
day’s Public Health Campaign. We were further divided into 2 groups according
to our existent groups. One group was appointed to SK Sungai Layar and the
other was assigned to Tesco Sungai Petani. We were briefed on how the events
were to take place and roles were given to the participants. We also had to
come up with a poster regarding the campaign to be used to promote the
campaign. Also, the group who were going to SK Sungai Layar practiced their
morning exercise routine.
Briefing session for the groups assigned to Tesco Sungai Petani
(Activities included exhibition, free health screening, counseling, health talk, diabetic foot care demonstration & insulin administration demonstration, blood donation campaign and "Kenali Ubat Anda" campaign)
Poster presentation
Preparing materials for public health campaign held at SK Sungai Layar
We gathered extra early to get ready to leave to our
respective venues for the Public Heath Campaign. Once we reached there, we set
up everything that was needed and waited for the opening ceremony. Then we
carried out our tasks to make sure the campaign ran smoothly and that the
public got the information needed about diabetes and donating blood. We got to
chance to hear talks from professionals about the issue too. At noon, we
wrapped up the event and left back for AIMST University.
Free Health Screening
Blood donation
Group photo (at Tesco Sungai Petani)
Aerobic Dance
Planting to beautify the landscape as well as to increase the greenness of the school
Painting mural and picture
Group photo (at SK Sungai Layar)
After lunch, students from other universities presented
their campaign posters and explained to the rest of us about their designs and
what they had done during the campaigns. They presented very well and clearly
as they were being judged on that. Later, we attended the third and final
workshop (TV show, quiz and patient counseling practical).
Campaign poster presentation from AIMST university students
Campaign poster presentation from UiTM university students
Quiz
Patient Counseling Practical
At night, it was time for Interaction Night. It was a time
to get to know our team members and other participants better by playing some
games like fashion show (design clothes using recycling materials) and bingo game.
Designing clothes using newspaper
All the PRETTY models from different groups~
The WINNER of the fashion show!!! ROARRRR~!! Wohooo~
Bingo game ( he is doing gwiyomi =P )
The WINNER of the Bingo Game ! CONGRATS yo !
Day 4 – Pharmazing Race and Gala Night
On the final day, everyone woke up with an extra enthusiasm
as it was the day of the Pharmazing Race. The energy at the café was so hyped
up as all the participants were very energetic. As soon as the race kicked off
all the teams made their way to their respective checkpoints. Altogether every
team had to complete 10 challenges where they had to compete with another team
to get points. After a tiring day, all the participants took some time to get
some rest and get ready the big night.
The group that successfully burst the balloon earns point. Hence, they need to work together to burst the balloon that they have thrown and catch the balloon thrown by the opposition.
Who got the carrot get to answer the question and earns points if answer correctly.......
so.... SNATCH THAT CARROT !
Paper-Scissor-Stone game.
Win - splash the water to opposition ; Lose- open the umbrella to prevent water splashed to the face
Musical Chair ~
Treasure hunt
Finding three Thai Baht coins in a container full of other coins
Carry a pail of water to the finish line using given rope and participants must remain outside the lane
Melt the ice!!!! as there is a key in it to open the lock
Caterpillar game !
Pass the ping pong ball using three tubes
Fill the paper cup with water and blow the ping pong ball till the last paper cup~
At night, even pass the rain, all the participants were
dressed in their best suits for the final night here at Kedah. The bus took us
all to the Cinta Sayang Resort where the Gala Night was about to take place.
The event was such an amazing event as we were entertained by the talents of
the AIMST students and lucky draws as well as a delicious buffet dinner.
It was time to say farewell to the friends we made here but it did not mean that our friendship ended in Kedah. The memories of the whole event will definitely be cherished and will never be forgotten. We hope to see our friends in the future be it in other MyPSA events or in the working life.
Fantastic performance from the AIMST students ! ROUND APPLAUSE PLEASE ~!! *clap clap clap*
It was time to say farewell to the friends we made here but it did not mean that our friendship ended in Kedah. The memories of the whole event will definitely be cherished and will never be forgotten. We hope to see our friends in the future be it in other MyPSA events or in the working life.
Group photo with friends from different university ! They are super amazing~
Group photo of students from Taylor's University that attended 10th NoGaps
First row(from left) : Ren Zhang, Jing Er
Second row (from left) : Yee Wey, Sher Li, Patricia, Lydia, Seow Yee, Guo Yan and Shiao Wei
EXCLUSIVE !!
This proven how excited the Taylor's students are in AIMST University
Photo credit to MyPSA NoGaps AIMST 2015 Facebook page
(check out more photos in their Facebook page)
Link:
https://www.facebook.com/nogaps2015?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/nogaps2015?fref=ts
