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Christopher J Turner1, Sam Ellis, Joel Giles
1School of Pharmacy, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 80262, USA. Christopher.Turner@uchsc.edu
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|July 11, 2007
Summary
This study established statewide clinical pharmacy programs as advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) training sites. Partnerships with diverse pharmacies ensured year-round student support and met evolving accreditation standards.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- Healthcare Partnerships
Background:
- Increasing demand for advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) placements.
- Need for innovative models to support pharmacy training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish statewide clinical pharmacy programs as APPE training sites.
- Ensure year-round program support through student competencies.
- Meet the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy's placement needs.
Main Methods:
- Formed partnerships with hospitals, community health centers, and community pharmacies.
- Engaged partners to select and implement/support clinical programs (e.g., anticoagulation, diabetes, immunization).
- Provided APPE students to contribute to program workload under pharmacist supervision, with additional support for new programs.
Main Results:
- Established 22 partnerships across various pharmacy settings.
- Programs included anticoagulation, diabetes, immunization, and medication reconciliation.
- Provided 213 APPE placements during the 2006-2007 academic year.
Conclusions:
- Innovative approaches enable pharmacy schools to create diverse APPEs through new and existing partnerships.
- This model addresses increasing placement needs and evolving accreditation standards.
- Collaboration between pharmacy schools and practice sites is crucial for effective training.
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