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A matter of degrees

C A Rodowskas

    Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
    |July 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pharmacy education has progressed significantly, but faces challenges in the 1980s. The profession must adopt the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) as the entry-level degree to resolve internal conflict.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy Education
    • Higher Education Policy

    Background:

    • Pharmacy education has experienced a decade of substantial advancement.
    • Progress is evident in faculty expansion, curriculum innovation, and enhanced clinical and research initiatives.

    Observation:

    • The transition into the 1980s coincides with significant economic, social, and political shifts.
    • These external changes pose potential impacts on both pharmacy education and the profession itself.
    • Resource scarcity presents a considerable challenge for educational institutions and professional development.

    Findings:

    • The profession faces a critical juncture regarding entry-level degree requirements.
    • A dual-degree system is identified as a source of internal conflict and professional anguish.
    • The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is proposed as the necessary entry-level degree to unify the profession.

    Implications:

    • Adopting a single entry-level degree (Pharm.D.) is crucial for resolving professional division.
    • Failure to address the degree issue may perpetuate internal conflict and hinder progress.
    • Strategic adaptation to evolving societal needs and resource availability is essential for the future of pharmacy education.

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