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Development and Evolution of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education's International Services Program
Dawn Zarembski1, Jacob Gettig1, Janet P Engle1
1The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Chicago, IL, USA.
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) International Services Program, established in 2011, has expanded to accredit 47 programs in 11 countries. This paper details its development, evolution, and future plans for international accreditation.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- International Accreditation Standards
- Global Health Workforce Development
Background:
- Growing international demand for pharmacy program accreditation and consultation.
- Need for standardized quality assurance in global pharmacy education.
- ACPE's established expertise in accrediting U.S. pharmacy programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the establishment and evolution of the ACPE International Services Program.
- To outline the development of international accreditation processes.
- To present future strategic directions for global engagement.
Main Methods:
- Review of ACPE's international program development since 2011.
- Analysis of trends in international requests for accreditation services.
- Description of the current scope and reach of international accreditation.
Main Results:
- ACPE International Services Program established in 2011 after feasibility study.
- Program has expanded to include 47 accredited programs across 11 countries.
- Significant evolution in the international accreditation process and scope.
Conclusions:
- The ACPE International Services Program has successfully expanded its global reach.
- The program demonstrates a model for international quality assurance in pharmacy education.
- Future plans aim to further enhance global standards and collaboration.
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