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Factors influencing the pharmacy faculty workforce.

Robert Beardsley1, Gary R Matzke, Raylene Rospond

  • 1University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, MD, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|May 24, 2008
PubMed
Summary

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) predicts a need for 1200 new pharmacy faculty members in the next decade. This demand is driven by new programs, expansion, retirements, and vacancies in academic pharmacy.

Keywords:
faculty developmentfaculty recruitmentfaculty retentionfaculty work force

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Academic Workforce Planning

Background:

  • The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) recognized a need to assess the pharmacy faculty workforce.
  • A task force was formed in 2005 by the Council of Faculties and Council of Deans to address this issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of the pharmacy faculty workforce.
  • To identify factors influencing the supply and demand for pharmacy faculty.
  • To propose strategies for addressing workforce challenges in academic pharmacy.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved a task force composed of pharmacy leaders.
  • Analysis of factors impacting faculty supply and demand.
  • Forecasting future faculty needs based on identified trends.

Main Results:

  • The pharmacy academy requires approximately 1200 new faculty members over the next 10 years.
  • Key drivers for this demand include new and expanding pharmacy programs, faculty retirements, and persistent vacancies.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive strategies are essential to meet the projected demand for pharmacy faculty.
  • Addressing the pharmacy faculty workforce shortage is critical for the future of pharmacy education.