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Pharmaceutical education in perspective
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|April 1, 1982
Summary
Pharmaceutical education in the US faces challenges, including improving academic-practitioner relations and student recruitment. A single-entry-degree system is advocated to prevent division in the pharmacy profession.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Education
- Health Professions Education
- Pharmacy Practice
Background:
- Contemporary issues in US pharmaceutical education are examined, including its evolution and the impact of a pluralistic healthcare system.
- Key topics include distinguishing pharmacists by practice site and the need for a modern educational philosophy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore critical issues facing pharmaceutical education in the United States.
- To advocate for a unified educational structure to ensure the future cohesion of the pharmacy profession.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews current trends and challenges in pharmaceutical education.
- It analyzes the implications of different practice settings and healthcare system structures.
- The author presents arguments for a specific educational model.
Main Results:
- Three primary goals for pharmaceutical education in the 1980s were identified: improved academic-practitioner relationships, enhanced student recruitment, and a decision on educational structure.
- The author strongly supports a one-tier (single-entry-degree) system.
Conclusions:
- Failure to adopt a unified educational structure risks significant division within the pharmacy profession.
- Implementing a single-entry-degree system is crucial for the future of pharmaceutical education and practice.