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Chapter I

Student Activities In Regulation
“FDA Expedition”

The US Food and Drug Administration showcasing the FDA’s effective role. The
simulation activity also allowed students to
(FDA) is an agency within the Department learn about the different steps involved in
of Health and Human Services of the United drug registration and qualification for the
States. It is responsible for protecting and labor market. This contributes to the creation
promoting public health by regulating and of a skilled generation capable of participating
monitoring various products, including in various aspects of working life. Students
food safety, tobacco products, nutritional are provided with opportunities to participate
supplements, prescription drugs, over-the- effectively, demonstrate their creative energies
counter drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and excellence, increase their awareness of
blood transfusions, radiation-emitting medical international institutions, and develop skills
devices, veterinary products, and cosmetics. such as research, communication, negotiation,
critical thinking, and teamwork.
The FDA is composed of numerous offices that
provide various services to ensure the quality
of healthcare. The objective of our activity
organized is to enhance students’ awareness of
the FDA’s effective role in ensuring healthcare
quality. Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Cherif
Khater, and the leadership of Assoc. Prof.
Ahmed R. El-Sheakh, with the supervision
of Dr. Ghada El-Emam, Dr. Walaa Ebrahim,
and the mentorship of the pharmaceutics
teaching assistance staff, second-level
students performed an amazing role play
for the roles of the FDA’s offices through a
simulation activity. This practical experience
aimed to support a culture of learning and
develop students’ cognitive abilities by

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