2024 AACP Argus Commission Forecast: Perspectives from ACPE Staff

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Education
• Healthcare Trends
• Strategic Planning

Background:

• The Argus Commission conducted an environmental scan to forecast trends.
• The forecast focused on pharmacy and pharmacy education.
• The goal was to influence the Academy over the next 5 years.

Purpose of the Study:

• To guide the Academy and member institutions in identifying emerging trends.
• To serve as a tool for institution-specific strategic planning.
• To inform future strategic directions in pharmacy education.

Main Methods:

• Environmental scan of the pharmacy sector.
• Trend forecasting for the next five years.
• Analysis of factors influencing pharmacy education.

Main Results:

• Identification of key trends impacting pharmacy and pharmacy education.
• Development of strategic recommendations for the Academy.
• Presentation of the Argus Commission Forecast 2024 at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy annual meeting.

Conclusions:

• The Argus Commission's forecast provides valuable insights.
• Additional context and discussion can enhance the practical value of recommendations.
• Further refinement will improve strategic planning tools for institutions.