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1UM Center for Interprofessional Education, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. fascione@umich.edu.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 30, 2019
Summary
Pharmacy schools must adapt curricula to prepare students for collaborative health systems. Implementing interprofessional education (IPE) focusing on team-building skills is crucial for future pharmacists.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Pharmacy Practice
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- Pharmacy practice is evolving towards integrated health systems and collaborative care models.
- Pharmacists require enhanced skills to function effectively as team members in these new environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To guide pharmacy schools in adapting their educational strategies to meet the demands of modern healthcare.
- To emphasize the importance of interprofessional education (IPE) in preparing pharmacy students for collaborative practice.
Main Methods:
- Recommends adopting the Health Professions Accreditors Collaborative (HPAC) guidance for interprofessional practice and education.
- Advocates for developing comprehensive IPE plans, setting clear goals, and assessing student competencies.
- Suggests basing curricular decisions on research regarding IPE's impact on student outcomes.
Main Results:
- Highlights the need for multi-faceted, longitudinal educational plans and modifications to assessment processes.
- Stresses the importance of fostering effective interactions between pharmacy students and other health professions.
- Emphasizes a shift in educational focus from individual competencies to team-building skills.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy schools must proactively integrate IPE to equip students for collaborative care.
- Faculty development, including embracing new technologies and interprofessional teaching, is essential for successful implementation.
- Adapting educational approaches is key to ensuring pharmacy graduates are prepared for the future of integrated healthcare.
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