DUPHAT PHARMACY STUDENT COMPETITION

About the Competition

DUPHAT, one of the leading pharmaceutical and healthcare platforms in the Middle East and Africa, is committed to advancing pharmacy education and empowering future healthcare professionals. Following the successful completion of the 1st DUPHAT Pharmacy Student Competition, which brought together participants from 10 international pharmacy colleges, the competition returns for DUPHAT 2027.

The competition provides pharmacy students with an international platform to showcase their clinical knowledge, research excellence, innovation, and presentation skills. It promotes professional development, critical thinking, and collaboration among future pharmacy leaders while offering valuable exposure to academics, healthcare professionals, and industry experts.

By recognizing outstanding student achievements, the DUPHAT Pharmacy Student Competition continues to inspire excellence and support the next generation of pharmacists in shaping the future of healthcare.

DUPHAT 2026 Winners

Champion 2026 Gulf Medical University
2nd Place University of Sharjah
3rd Place Al Ain University

DUPHAT 2026 Participants

Goal of Competition

The DUPHAT Pharmacy Student Competition is designed to encourage and recognize academic excellence, research innovation, and professional skills among pharmacy and health sciences students. Participation provides students with a unique opportunity to:

  • Compete with top pharmacy colleges and demonstrate academic strength, clinical knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
  • The competition promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and real-world clinical pharmacy application—making learning engaging, practical, and impactful.
  • Winners receive certificates, trophies, and national-level recognition, adding value to student profiles and strengthening institutional reputation.

Submission Form

Policy of Participation

As seats are limited this year, participation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-registered basis.

  • Priority will be given to colleges of pharmacy that complete their registration earliest by sending the application form.
  • Each university may nominate minimum 3-5 students to represent the institution.
  • All team members are required to register for the conference.
  • A supervisor or a student must be designated as the Team Leader for official communication.
  • Upon receipt of the Application, an official email will be sent to confirm your participation

Completed Application FormClick here

Format of the Competition Questions

1- All questions will be MCQ-based and cover the following categories in pharmaceutical science:

  • Clinical pharmacy and therapeutic (70%)
  • Pharmaceutics- Drug Information AND biostatistics
  • Community pharmacy and OTC
  • Pharmacology

Awards & Certificates

No. Description Award Details
1. Recognition The winning team in the final rounds will be announced as the DUPHAT PHARMACY STUDENT CHAMPION 2026.
2. Champion Team The champion team will receive 10,000 AED.
3. 2nd Place The 2nd-place winning team will receive 7,000 AED.
4. 3rd Place The 3rd place winning team will receive 5,000 AED.
5. Benefit Free registration for DUPHAT Dubai 2027 for each member student of the champion team.
6. Participation A certificate of participation in the competition will be given to all team members.

For more information, please contact:

Dr Hamdy Fathy, PharmD, bcps
Scientific Program Manager - DUPHAT
h.elhefny@index.ae