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Wither, whether and whither pharmacology

C P Page1, M C Sutter, M J Walker

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, Kings College, London, UK.

Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

University training programs for pharmacologists face significant challenges due to increased student numbers. This impacts essential practical courses, affecting academic pharmacology and the pharmaceutical industry.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology education
  • Scientific training programs

Background:

  • Growing discussion on the nature of pharmacology as a discipline and its training.
  • Increased government pressure has led to a near doubling of undergraduate pharmacology students in the UK over five years.
  • This surge strains essential practical courses in this experimental science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the critical issue of pharmacology training programs.
  • To stimulate dialogue and action regarding the challenges in pharmacology education.
  • To discuss the implications for academic pharmacology and the pharmaceutical industry.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion and analysis of current trends in pharmacology education.
  • Review of challenges faced by university teaching programs.
  • Consideration of the impact on academic and industrial sectors.

Main Results:

  • Increased student enrollment is placing considerable pressure on practical training.
  • Similar pressures are being observed in pharmacology teaching internationally.
  • The situation has significant implications for the future of academic pharmacology and the pharmaceutical industry.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent attention is needed to address the strain on pharmacology training programs.
  • Positive action and dialogue are required to maintain the quality of pharmacological education.
  • The findings highlight the need for strategic planning to support both academic and industrial pharmacology.

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