YEP DAD Trip to Cambodia

All their hard work - fundraisers, car washes? and a lot of planning…planning…AND PLANNING! Over the last academic year has finally culminated into this grand finale of an expedition, to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, aimed at contributing to the community. Enjoy this snippet below. If any of it excites you, be on your toes as YEP will open their doors to the next batch of expeditionists any time now!

Day 1: Welcome to Phnom Penh!

On the first day we got a tour of the city, participants stepped foot on cultural landmarks like Wat Phnom Daun Penh, a buddhist temple and a national treasure.

Day 2: Surprising discoveries at Pharmacy Street

Students took a stroll around local markets and a well-known Pharmacy Street, where there were many surprised reactions to ALL the kinds of drugs they encountered.

Day 2: Local Markets

Day 4-6: Sharing for Cambodia’s Healthcare Professionals

YEP visited Chenla University where they bonded with the local students over games and casual chitchats. Participants discovered what it was like to study Pharmacy in Cambodia by attending engaging workshops which included talks and a tour around the faculty.

Day 5

The main objective of the trip spanned across 3 days. YEP conducted a sharing of best healthcare practices to a group of healthcare professionals in Cambodia.

Day 6

Participants have remarked that they admired the openness of these healthcare professionals in picking up skills from students so much more junior than them. Goes to show how learning never stops no matter your years in the profession.

“Their passion to serve their community and contribute to society is inspiring and definitely something worth learning from.” - Kenji, Y2 Pharmacy

Day 7: Uncover best practices at a Rural Healthcare Centre

Over the next 2 days, the group switched gears as they ventured to a healthcare centre tucked away in a far corner away from the city. There, there was an exchange of knowledge. Many were intrigued at the differences in practices in a rural setting, a far cry away from the pristine conditions of a hospital many of us are used to.

Day 8: Uncover best practices at a Rural Healthcare Centre

While they shared basic first aid and CPR techniques to the workers there, participants also got the rare opportunity to witness a vaccination session.

Day 9-10: Fun and games at a local primary school

YEP was found at a local primary school, where they imparted some pharmaceutical fun facts to the children as well as engaged in some fun and games! The joyous atmosphere was infectious, as participants brought smiles to the faces of the little ones.

Day 11: Animal Farm visit

Doggo!

Day 11: Animal Farm visit

YEP was brought closer to nature during their organic farm visit. What’s not to love about cute animals and stunning views of the landscape?

That concludes the highlights of the expedition. Over 12 days, participants gained a better understanding of not only the culture and tradition of Cambodia, but also their healthcare practices. Participants have also honed their interpersonal skills needed for working well with fellow healthcare workers and students. But most importantly, they all had fun and ventured past their comfort zones to gain an incredible once in a lifetime experience.

YEP opens its doors to all willing expeditionists once a year. Keep a look out on the NUSPS Telegram for updates!

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