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Paul W Jungnickel1, Kristi W Kelley, Dana P Hammer
1Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, AL 36849, USA. jungnpw@auburn.edu
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|March 12, 2010
Summary
Future pharmacy education requires curricula focused on patient-centered care, population health, and systems management. Essential skills include professionalism, self-directed learning, leadership, collaboration, and cultural competency for evolving pharmacist roles.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacist Competencies
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The practice of pharmacy is evolving, necessitating changes in educational paradigms.
- Current pharmacy curricula require adaptation to meet future healthcare demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on pharmacy practice and education.
- To identify essential competencies for future pharmacists.
- To provide recommendations for future pharmacy curricula.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of current and future pharmacy practice.
- Development of a competency list for pharmacists.
- Formulation of recommendations for academic pharmacy.
Main Results:
- Future pharmacy curricula should focus on three core roles: patient-centered care, population-based care, and systems management.
- Five cross-cutting abilities are crucial for student pharmacists: professionalism, self-directed learning, leadership and advocacy, interprofessional collaboration, and cultural competency.
- Curricula should be evidence-based, interactive, and emphasize experiential learning.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy education must shift towards a competency-based model centered on defined functional roles and abilities.
- Academic pharmacy needs to implement innovative, interactive, and experiential learning strategies.
- The proposed changes aim to prepare pharmacists for advanced roles in healthcare delivery.
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