Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a presentation titled Healthcare Profession Education in Malaysia Compared to the United States. The presentation will take place on Monday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m. in Cline Hall, Room 206.

For nine years, Dr. PT Thomas, Ph.D., has served as professor and executive dean at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at Taylor’s University in Kuala Lumpur ,Malaysia. Dr. Thomas received his pharmacy degree in India and Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas, Austin. He has a long career of service to the pharmacy profession, academia, and nongovernmental organizations. He has served on several Malaysian professional boards and governmental positions. Prior to joining Taylor’s University, he held a faculty position at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and was a visiting scholar at Mahidol University in Thailand. Dr. Thomas is on the board of World Vision Malaysia. He is active in international initiatives, serving on several regional and international boards, including in the United States. Dr. Thomas brings a wealth of perspective and experience to a discussion of healthcare education globally.

— Kaylyn Maher, CPHS