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Susanne B Haga1, Jivan Moaddeb1
1Department of Medicine, Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 304 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27708, USA.
Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing integration requires provider training. While many US pharmacy schools now include PGx content, less than half offer a dedicated PGx course, impacting readiness for clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacy Education
Background:
- Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing is crucial for personalized medicine, necessitating provider competency.
- Pharmacists are key in delivering PGx testing, highlighting the need for curriculum integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the extent of pharmacogenetic (PGx) content within US pharmacy school curricula.
- To evaluate how pharmacy schools are incorporating PGx education to meet accreditation standards.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of curricula from 132 United States pharmacy schools was conducted.
- Data on the presence and type of pharmacogenetic (PGx) courses were systematically collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- A total of 70 core curriculum courses related to pharmacogenetics (PGx) were identified.
- 42% of pharmacy schools incorporated at least one PGx course into their core curriculum.
- An additional 8% of schools offered pharmacogenetic (PGx) courses as electives.
Conclusions:
- Many pharmacy schools are integrating pharmacogenetic (PGx) content in response to accreditation requirements.
- Less than half of US pharmacy schools have developed standalone pharmacogenetic (PGx) courses, potentially limiting in-depth training.
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