Promoting Internship Excellence: Key Strategies Employed by Pharmacy Schools for Successful Development

Overview

Journal Integr Pharm Res Pract

Date 2023 Dec 11

PMID 38078046

Authors

Najmaddin A H Hatem

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Abstract

Various early pharmacy practice experiences, such as introductory, advanced, and postgraduate internship programs, are part of the journey of future pharmacists during their educational experience in pharmacy schools. Pharmacy schools have the potential to enhance the quality of their internship programs by establishing strategies to provide comprehensive instruction and practical experience for students. Hence, this commentary shade light on the critical tactics employed by pharmacy schools to guarantee the growth and success of pharmacy students during their different internship programs.

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