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Pharmaceutical education in perspective

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy

|April 1, 1982

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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.

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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.

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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.