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A holistic approach to integrating well-being into pharmacy education: Reflection and lessons learned
Desirée N Shapiro1, Candis M Morello2
1University of California San Diego Skaggs, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9255 Pharmacy Lane, La Jolla, CA 92093-0657, USA; UC San Diego School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0658, USA.
Purpose:
Prioritizing cultures of well-being in pharmacy schools/colleges is essential and timely. Advancing well-being initiatives promotes healthier learning and workplace environments, mitigates burnout and distress, and supports long-term sustainability in the profession. However, tailored strategies and guidance are necessary to effectively address the diverse and unique needs of pharmacy schools/colleges.
Description:
Given a recognized need to increase student supports, University of California San Diego (UCSD) Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) has taken proactive steps to promote a holistic approach to student well-being. Over the past 10 years, SSPPS has progressively developed a comprehensive well-being program that now includes a dedicated wellness advisor, learning specialist, disability expert, targeted well-being programming, and collaborations with a robust network of campus and community resources.
Analysis/Interpretation:
The evolution of this holistic approach has yielded several key lessons: the importance of a clear vision, strong partnerships, consistent presence, patience, and persistence. These insights have guided the creation of a flexible framework designed to support other institutions while accommodating variations in organizational resources and cultures.
Conclusions:
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to building a holistic well-being program for pharmacy schools/colleges. Institutions must leverage their unique strengths and address specific challenges to develop sustainable well-being cultures tailored to their needs.
Implications:
Sharing reflections, innovative program elements, and future plans may inspire multi-institutional collaboration, enhancing collective well-being across the pharmacy profession. By learning from one another, pharmacy schools/colleges can amplify efforts to support students and prepare them to thrive in demanding healthcare environments.
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