HKCP ALUMNI BULLETIN

Issue-XXI, Jan-Dec 2018

VISION AND MISSION

Vision:

To be recognised as the institution providing quality education in pharmacy to

serve the healthcare sector.

Mission:

By imparting knowledge in the field of pharmacy through continuous

improvement in integrated teaching learning process.

All-round development of the students by inculcating sense of ethical

practices, social empathy and management skills.

Encourage students towards higher education and research.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME

PEO 1: Career advancement & growth

Pursue post graduate program or certificate courses and succeed in academia, Pharmaceutical

and allied industry.

PEO 2: Healthcare service

Serve healthcare sectors such as hospital, clinical and community pharmacy.

PEO 3: Quality Analysis & Control

Practice pharmaceutical jurisprudence in pharmaceutical and clinical sector.

PEO 4: Self-reliance & Creativity

Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal skills and creativity to become an entrepreneur or a

professional.

HKCP ALUMNI BULLETIN

Issue-XXI, Jan-Dec 2018

From the Editors Desk:

Dear Alumni,

I am pleased to present the 21st issue of alumni bulletin. The college organized Campus

Drives with TCS. HK also participated in pooled campus drive of Advantmed, Nestle.

Students participated in Career guidance session, Republic day celebration, Annual College

Cultural Festival (Orane‟18) and Annual sports‟ day, Industrial visits.

As ever, we always work towards giving you more and more news about college, do send us

your views and suggestions.

You can also visit college website www.hkcp.edu.in for updates.

With Best Wishes,

Alumni Committee

SEMINAR ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ABROAD

Seminar was organized on the topic “India to Europe-Career Opportunities Beyond

Boundaries” for B. Pharm. and M. Pharm Students on 5th July, 2018. Dr. Girish H. Kedar, a

very dynamic speaker, presented a short summary about enlisting the various universities for

Pharmaceutical Education especially for higher studies in European countries like

Netherland, Germany and Sweden. Light was put on different types of courses and

curriculum available. All the requirements for application and admission procedure were

talked on. Requirements of competitive exams, such as IELTS and TOEFL for the

application procedure based on location of university were informed to students. The cost of

living in different countries was informed. Students were also told about work option they

can avail along with rules for working on student visa and earnings students can make with

part time working options. Students enquired about scholarships available and the application

process and timeline, criteria to avail them. He also explained about how to make attention

grabbing profile on LinkedIn. Students asked many questions at the end of the session, which

were answered satisfactorily by Dr. Girish H. Kedar.

MENTOR MENTEE PROGRAM ‘INVOLVE TO EVOLVE’

AND ALUMNI MEET

The 4th

Mentor-mentee Alumni meet “Involve to Evolve” was organized on 28th

July 2018 in

the HK College of Pharmacy for second, third year and final year students. The occasion was

graced by alumni from different batches of HKCP. Alumni enlightened students about

diverse options available to pharmacy students after graduation and the wide scope for

Pharma graduates in various fields. Mr Amyn Sopariwala (Disaster management, Boston

Airport), Ms Advitte (Regulatory Affairs, Canada) and Mr. Zaid Temrikar (PhD,

Pharmaceutical Sciences) shared their experience about the opportunities of pharmacy abroad

and various competitive exams to enter into these courses. Bhagyesh Pendse (Jr. Executive

R& D) laid down the advantages of getting into R&D sector. Ms Zahara spoke about supply

chain management opportunities in hospitals, Mr Palak introduced new career opportunities

in the field of IPR and the challenges to be faced in IPR. Ms Chandrakala spoke about jobs in

Purchase department and its scope. Ms Jenil Ashani, Mr. Murtuza K, Mr. Aniket, Mr. Naveen

and Mr. Amit Singh shared their experience in sales and marketing.They also spoke about

hierarchy in Sales and Marketing Department, scope of sales, difference between sales and

marketing. Mentees asked different doubts such as difference between MBA & Pharm MBA,

Problems/ difficulties faced in Techno marketing job, Part time MBA, whether work

experience should be taken first or Post-graduation studies/MBA, examinations to be cleared

to get into courses abroad. The success of programme was analysed through feedback of

current students as well as mentors. Total 132 mentees have attended the program. The

program was appreciated by all. The mentors as well as mentee mentioned that they can get

benefitted out of such programs for all kind of assistance. It‟s indeed very good platform for

interaction.

ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR FIRST YEAR

An Orientation Program was organized at H. K. College of Pharmacy on 4th

August 2018 for

First Year B. Pharm students and their Parents. The Orientation program was started with

warm welcome by Ms. Rachel Coderio. She gave overview of program and introduced

Principal Dr. Anubha Khale. Session was started by Dr. Anubha Khale who welcomed

audience. She enlightened the audience regarding the different prospectus of 'Pharmacy',

Pharmacy as profession and highlighted the promising growth rate of the pharma industry.

She discussed various job opportunities available for pharmacy graduates and encouraged

students to feel proud that they have selected Pharmacy profession which works towards

betterment of the society. HKCP infrastructure, approvals, introduction to faculty, B. Pharm

curriculum, examination rules and ordinances, discipline rules, attendance rules and

ordinance, antirraging, importance of lectures & practicals, student council, scholarship,

extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, industrial training for students, college magazine,

college website, tutorials, focused study & mentoring system, IPA membership, NBA

accreditations, career opportunities and job placement of HKCP were described by faculty

members in the form of presentation. The presentation ended with an inspiring speech by the

Technical Director, Prof. (Dr.) Vinaykumar Velingkar which was followed by question

answer session. Dr Anagha Raut announced about college tour, refreshment and presented

vote of thanks. After completion of college tour, parents and students had refreshment and

got an opportunity to interact interaction with the faculty and Principal.

LIBRARY EXHIBITION

Book Exhibition was organized at H.K.College of Pharmacy by library committee in the

Pharmacy Library premises on 24/08/2018 and 25/08/2018 from 11.00am to 4.00pm for two

days. It was inauguration by Dr. Savita Kulkarni (chief guest of program) at 11.00am on

24/08/2018.The vendors‟ participated in exhibition are Sai Book Centre, Bhakativendata

Book Centre and K.M. Verghese. The main objective of book exhibition is to display

Pharmacy books, Reference books and other General books with latest editions to students

and faculty members.The actual review of books help students to understand the content

related to different subject and respective topic according to the syllabus that will help to buy

books for library as well as individual students. All Faculties are participated in book

exhibition. They compared the books of same title with other authored books and selected

best out of it. All have selected around 200 titles. Students from all First to Final year

B.pharm and M.Pharm participated in book exhibition. This opportunity benefited students

and faculties to improve knowledge about different books for subjects of B.Pharm and

M.Pharm as per syllabus.The event was organized in order to sow the seed of interest in

reading books, inculcate reading habits and to improve skills in conceptual knowledge in

students. The event was successfully completed and got positive feedback from students as

well as vendors.

FRESHER’S PARTY

H.K College of pharmacy organized an astonishing Fresher‟s party for the freshers on 1st

September 2018. The theme of the party was “Saints & Sinners”. Students were elegantly

dressed for the occasion. Jovial smiles and high spirit marked the welcome of the freshers.

The party manifested youth & enthusiasm at its full flow. With pulsating ambience, and foot

tapping music, the party started with calling of each fresher on the stage by hosts. The

freshers were asked to introduce themselves and reveal their talent to the other students and

staff, while they were assessed by panel of judges. After fair assessment of all freshers, the

judges crowned and awarded the following students.

Miss fresher- Ms. Nishi Mishra Mr fresher- Mr. Omkar Mendon

Best Dress -Ms. Eram Ansari Best Dress- Mr. Ravikesh Prajapati

The audience were then directed towards food arrangement. Lastly joy & happiness could be

seen in the eyes of every student as they created a sense of the unity & togetherness while

welcoming the freshers to the HKCP family.

NATIONAL SEMINAR AND TECHCRUNCH

The department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacognosy of the H. K. College of Pharmacy,

Jogehwari (W), Mumbai, organized two days intercollege scientific program on 5th and

6th October 2018. The theme of the seminar was „Challenges and Strategies in Herbal

Formulation‟ along with Techcrunch competition.

Students and faculty from various Pharmacy colleges participated in this two-day event.

This include MET‟s Institute of Pharmacy, Mumbai; Allana College of Pharmacy, Pune;

VIVA Institute of Pharmacy, Virar; D. D. Vispute College of Pharmacy & Research

Center, Panvel; Anjuman-I-Islam's Kalsekar Technical Campus, School Of Pharmacy,

Navi Mumbai; and H. K. College of Pharmacy, Jogeshwari.

Different competitions like Debate, Model Making and Innovative Product Packaging

were arranged. Students from H. K. College of Pharmacy and other colleges like Allana

College of Pharmacy, Pune; VIVA Institute of Pharmacy, Virar; D. D. Vispute College

of Pharmacy & Research Center, Panvel and Anjuman-I-Islam's Kalsekar Technical

Campus, School Of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai participated enthusiastically in the different

competitions and won the prizes. There were total 12 groups for debate competition, 22

groups for model making and 13 groups for innovative packaging which were evaluated

by expert judges.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

H. K. College of Pharmacy, Jogehwari (W), Mumbai, successfully organized Industry

Sponsored, ISTE Recognized, One-week Faculty Development Program “New Paradigm in

Pharmaceutical Education and Research”from 26th November to 1st December 2018. Mr.

Sanjay B. Wagh (Director, Rumit Chemisynth Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai) was chief guest of this

program.

Faculty from various Pharmacy colleges such as Principal K. M. Kundnani College of

Pharmacy, Mumbai, Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai; MET‟s Institute

of Pharmacy, Mumbai; Oriental College of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai; Viva Institute of

Pharmacy, Virar; Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai; Anjuman-I-Islam's

Kalsekar Technical Campus, School of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai; St John College of

Pharmacy, Palghar; Ideal College, Kalyan; and H. K. College of Pharmacy participated in the

event. The program included lectures and demonstration/ hands on training of different

analytical instruments by the industry experts. Core subjects like pharmaceutics,

pharmaceutical analysis, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology and pharmacognosy were

discussed.

Upcoming events in Next Semester

Campus drive

Republic Day Celebration

Sports Day

Annual Day

Convocation and

Farewell.

Prepared By:

Alumni Committee.

Approved By: Dr. Anubha Khale,

Principal