Current Practices in Hosting Non-US Pharmacy Students at US Pharmacy Schools in Experiential Clerkships

Sara Al-Dahir1, Naser Z Alsharif2, Shaun E Gleason3

  • 1Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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