scholarly journals Recommendations for the Next Generation of Accreditation Standards for Doctor of Pharmacy Education

2013 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Zellmer ◽  
Robert S. Beardsley ◽  
Peter H. Vlasses
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Doctor Of Pharmacy

scholarly journals The current status of transgender health education in doctor of pharmacy curricula in North America

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 168-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Lucy Wilkening
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
North America ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Care Disparities ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Transgender Health ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Transgender Persons ◽  
Doctor Of Pharmacy

Abstract Doctor of pharmacy programs across the country strive to prepare culturally competent pharmacy professionals who are trained to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to a variety of patients. Within the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education 2016 Standards and Key Elements for the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, pharmacy schools are charged with the task of developing professionals who can identify and diminish health care disparities. Transgender persons represent one of the most underrepresented and underserved communities within the modern health care system, yet very little information is available for training future pharmacists to care for the transgender community. A literature search using the MeSH terms transgender persons or trans-sexualism and pharmacy education was conducted, and it revealed 1 article published by Parkhill and colleagues in the American Journal of Pharmacy Education. A Google® search of the phrase “transgender education in pharmacy school” was conducted and produced 1 additional published article as well as an online transgender education program launched in November 2016. The following commentary outlines the current literature and practices that involve integration of transgender health education into pharmacy schools in North America and a discussion on areas for future study.

The Shape of the Rho Chi Key

1984 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-104
Author(s):  
Varro E. Tyler
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Clinical Pharmacy ◽  
Individualized Instruction ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Instructional Methodologies ◽  
Doctor Of Pharmacy ◽  
Proper Balance

Lack of curricular balance long has been a problem in pharmacy education. Presently, excessive emphasis on individualized instruction and a failure to develop and implement innovative instructional methodologies in clinical pharmacy have resulted in programs that are severely distorted in terms of resource utilization. A proposal is made to restore a proper balance to the curriculum, to encourage elimination of outmoded instructional areas, and to promote the utilization of novel teaching techniques. If properly constructed, such a program should allow conferral of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree and examination for licensure after a period of 5½ academic years. It is suggested that the Rho Chi Society use its vast human resources to assist in the development of such a program.

scholarly journals Role of pharmaceutical sciences in future drug discovery

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivasa Reddy Bonam ◽  
Mahendran Sekar ◽  
Girija S Guntuku ◽  
Sridhar G Nerella ◽  
Krishna M Pawar A ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Discovery ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Drug Discovery And Development ◽  
Recent Emergence ◽  
Future Drug

The recent emergence of COVID-19 influenced the layman’s knowledge of drugs. Although several drugs have been discovered serendipitously, research has moved to the next-generation era of drug discovery. The use of drugs is inevitable and they have become lifesavers in the present era. Although research from different scientific backgrounds has supported the translational research of drug discovery, the prime role of pharmacy has to be remembered. Here we have summarized the role of some important subjects in pharmacy education, which have paved different ways in drug discovery and development.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Qualitative Pharmacists’ Training: Canadian Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-159
Author(s):  
Viktoria Okhrei
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Clinical Patient ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Individualized Care ◽  
Pharmacy Curriculum ◽  
Contemporary Practice

AbstractThe necessity for the development and restructuring of pharmacists’ training programs to correspond their increased practical role in society has been substantiated. It has been determined that Canada for the last decade has introduced a lot of changes concerning enhancement of pharmacists’ training, among which the following are of special interest: fulfillment of the training with a strict accordance with the accreditation standards, selective admission to colleges of pharmacists, assessment of students’ critical thinking and teaching methods, improvement of courses content delivery, interprofessional cooperation, development of practical experimental education, clinical rotations programs, mentoring programs etc. It has been defined that accreditation standards for pharmacists’ training in Canada reflect professional and educational attributes that intend to develop practicing, clinical, patient-focused pharmacists. They outline that pharmacy education of high quality depends on multiple components, including general knowledge, basic and professional sciences, and professional practice experience. The pharmacy curriculum is expected to embrace the scope of contemporary practice responsibilities as well as emerging roles that ensure the rational and safe use of drugs in the individualized care of patients. In the research it has been found out that admission of students to pharmacy colleges is organized so that to select students possessing inborn leadership skills and those of decision making. A number of techniques and tests for admission have been analyzed. Teaching strategies of theory in practice, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, inference and decision-making, which are widely used in Canadian pharmacy education, have been characterized. It has been stated that professional cooperation between medical and pharmacy students in Canada is an approach to health protection aimed at the patient and is team-based. It underlines one’s strengths and skills related to health care provision and should be taken into account. Clinical experimental rotations are one more approach that should be taken into consideration by Ukrainian educators and legislators (early involvement of students to establishments for taking care of patients and rotations of both senior and junior students when the former mentor the latter).

scholarly journals 2562. Implementation of Current Event Assignments to Engage Students and Enhance Public Health and Infectious Diseases Awareness in a Doctor of Pharmacy Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S890-S890
Author(s):  
Erika Ernst
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Current Event ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
The Public ◽  
Current Events ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Doctor Of Pharmacy

Abstract Background The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education standards for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs include a required Public Health element. An ID-related current event assignment series was introduced into the PharmD ID Integrated Pharmacotherapy course in 2018. Methods Students were required to submit one ID-related current event weekly for 3 weeks and one reflection. A written summary and opinion about the article was submitted using the on-line course system. Instructions suggested they consider the public health implications of the article and how the article may impact practice (significance). They were asked to include any errors in reporting and could also include how they might respond to questions from patients or practitioners about the topic. For the reflection, students were asked to consider whether the assignments impacted their view of ID, public health and reporting to the public. In addition, they were asked if the assignments influenced how they stay informed for their patients. Suggestions for improvement and comments regarding whether the assignment should be retained for future classes were solicited. Student responses for each of 2 years were evaluated and summarized into themes. Results Overwhelmingly, students felt the current events were beneficial to their appreciation of ID-related topics and public health awareness. Students noted the open-ended nature of the assignment encouraged their own curiosity. Many said their first impression was that it would be difficult to find an article, and were surprised how easily they found articles and spent additional time researching topics of interest. Student stated the requirement to add an opinion enhanced their effort in finding, reading, researching and writing about the topic. Students suggested more time for sharing and discussing articles with the class. Most stated the assignments should be continued for future classes. Conclusion The addition of an open-ended, ID-related current event assignment provided PharmD students with exposure to public health-related issues. These assignments were positively received by students and served as a simple means to engage the students in self-directed learning of ID-related topics. It also enlightened students toward global public health issues and encouraged many to stay informed. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

Accessibility of postgraduate training program information to graduates from US doctor of pharmacy programs holding F-1 visas

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-Hua Lu ◽  
Maha Rauf ◽  
Ume Farwa Wasim ◽  
Qiuyi Zhang ◽  
Gina M Prescott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Fellowship Programs ◽  
Doctor Of Pharmacy

Abstract Disclaimer In an effort to expedite the publication of articles , AJHP is posting manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time. Purpose To evaluate information provided by residency and fellowship programs to graduates of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education–accredited doctor of pharmacy programs holding F-1 visas who are seeking postgraduate training opportunities. Methods A 2-phase review of all US-based postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) residency and fellowship programs was conducted. In phase 1, program eligibility criteria were reviewed from the residency and fellowship directories published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). In phase 2, the postgraduate programs’ official websites were reviewed for additional information. Each program was evaluated to determine the eligibility of international students with F-1 visa or Optional Practical Training (OPT) status, visa sponsorship and work authorization opportunities, and citizenship requirements. Programs were classified as eligible or noneligible to international students or as not providing sufficient information. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. Results A total of 1,455 ASHP PGY1 programs and 69 fellowship programs were included in our analysis. In phase 1, there were 3 eligible programs accepting applicants with F-1/OPT status and 377 noneligible programs. In phase 2, there were 10 eligible programs accepting applicants with F-1/OPT status or providing H-1B sponsorship and 410 noneligible programs. Over 70% of programs (phase 1, n = 1,075; phase 2, n = 1,035) were classified as providing no information. None of the fellowship programs were classified as eligible in our review. Conclusion Most residency and fellowship programs did not provide clear eligibility criteria for students with F-1/OPT status. Only a few programs clearly stated that they would accept applicants with F-1/OPT status or provide visa sponsorship to graduates holding F-1 visas.

Doctor of Pharmacy: A New Born and Emerging Course in India

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Sai Krishna G
Keyword(s):  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Clinical Pharmacy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Single Individual ◽  
Doctorate Degree ◽  
Pharmacy Council ◽  
Professional Doctor ◽  
Doctor Of Pharmacy ◽  
One Year

The intention behind this review work is to enable every single individual around the India thoroughly understand the emerging field in Indian pharmacy i.e., Pharm.D, newly introduced in 2008 by the Pharmacy Council of India. It gives a doctorate degree after five years of graduation and one year internship in a hospital. Clinical pharmacy denotes the practice of pharmacy beside the bed side of the patient. The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree, is a professional doctor degree in pharmacy and is a global program in pharmacy education. As the practice of pharmacy evolves, requiring more clinically oriented healthcare providers, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs expand their training to more hospital sites to expose students to the provision of safe, effective, and economic drug therapy to patients.

scholarly journals Design Thinking In Pharmacy Education: Inspiring Creative Problem Solving in the Next Generation of Pharmacists

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Salvatore Pugliese ◽  
Gianna Girone
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
The World ◽  
Creative Problem

Born from the world of product and service innovation, design thinking is gaining popularity as a method for introducing creative problem solving into the education of health professionals. Mindsets developed through practicing design thinking can help learners and educators address complex healthcare issues in a whole new way. This article aims to introduce the concepts of design thinking to the pharmacy educator, give examples of its use in pharmacy education, and discuss the value of including it in pharmacy education from both an educator and a student’s perspective.   Topic: Commentary  

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