A Paradigm Shift in US Experiential Pharmacy Education Accelerated by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Am J Pharm Educ
; 84(6): ajpe8149, 2020 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-646383
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus identified in 2019 (COVID-19) has caused dramatic disruptions in pharmacy experiential education. Administrators and programs have worked to help external preceptors, faculty members, and students cope with the new realities of virtual or remote experiences and new or increased use of telemedicine. Clear and effective lines of communication as well as well-reasoned and resourced alternative plans are necessary to help manage the current issues and prepare for future challenges. Doctor of Pharmacy programs should enhance their focus not just on the physical health and well-being of students, faculty members, and external preceptors, but also on their mental and emotional health. The full scope of the impact of the pandemic on experiential education in pharmacy is still unclear, but this situation should serve as a stimulus for innovation and rethinking the paradigm of how pharmacy programs educate and prepare students for pharmacy practice.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Schools, Pharmacy
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Coronavirus Infections
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Problem-Based Learning
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Education, Pharmacy
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Pharm Educ
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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