Global Experiential and Didactic Education Opportunities at US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

Overview

Journal Am J Pharm Educ

Specialty Medical Education

Date 2016 Mar 5

PMID 26941433

Citations 20

Authors

David R Steeb

Robert A Overman

Betsy L Sleath

Pamela U Joyner

Affiliations

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Abstract

Objective: To assess the characteristics of global experiential and didactic education offerings in the pharmacy curricula.

Methods: A 2-stage web-based review of US colleges and schools of pharmacy identified country locations of international advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPE), globally focused didactic courses, and whether these offerings were interprofessional. Schools were contacted to confirm their offerings and were asked about student participation and demand.

Results: Sixty-four percent of responding schools confirmed an international APPE offering in 67 different countries with an average graduating class participation of 6.1%. Forty-seven percent of responding schools confirmed a globally focused course offering with an average graduating class participation of 13.1%. Almost two thirds of international APPEs and a majority of courses were designated as interprofessional. Student demand did not outweigh supply for either.

Conclusion: Colleges and schools of pharmacy in the United States are continuing to develop global education opportunities for students in the classroom and throughout the world.

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