Current Practices in Global/International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences: Preceptor and Student...

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Education
• International Experiential Learning

Background:

• Global/international advanced pharmacy practice experiences (G/I APPEs) are increasingly important in pharmacy education.
• The Global Pharmacy Education Special Interest Group (GPE SIG) has been instrumental in developing these initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline key considerations for G/I APPEs.
• To identify essential elements for preceptors, students, and learning objectives in international pharmacy practice settings.

Main Methods:

• Literature search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and EMBASE databases.
• Analysis of reports and discussions from American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) annual meetings.
• Synthesis of member input on G/I APPE initiatives.

Main Results:

• Preceptor roles and student learning outcomes can vary significantly based on the specific G/I APPE design and experiential site.
• Successful G/I APPEs necessitate careful planning regarding preceptor and student qualifications.
• Variations in learning objectives are influenced by the nature of the international experience.

Conclusions:

• Effective G/I APPEs require meticulous planning and consideration of specific preceptor and student qualifications.
• Future development of G/I APPEs should focus on standardized yet adaptable frameworks.
• Recommendations for enhancing international pharmacy practice experiences are presented.