AACP Global Education SIG: 4th Virtual Global Symposium

Hosted by the Global Education SIG

Pharmacists’ roles have evolved globally, with expanded authority in clinical settings as well as non-traditional roles for pharmacy graduates. Pharmacist scope of practice in different countries will be described. Curricular standards evolved globally to equip graduates for a broad spectrum of professional roles, including both clinical and innovative career opportunities will be shared. Teaching and assessment strategies that have been adopted to ensure graduates are ready to practice will also be discussed. The value of international or global health experiences for pharmacy students will be shared also.

Objectives:

• Describe how pharmacists’ roles have evolved globally, with expanded authority in clinical settings as well as non-traditional roles for pharmacy graduates, including pharmacist scope of practice in different countries.
• Identify how curricular standards have evolved globally to equip graduates for a broad spectrum of professional roles, including both clinical and innovative career opportunities.
• Discuss teaching and assessment strategies have been adopted to ensure graduates are ready to practice.
• Explain how can pharmacy education continue to evolve to meet future needs and standards.
• Discuss the value of international or global health experiences for pharmacy students.

Moderator:

Hoai-An Truong, PharmD, MPH, FNAP, FAPhA
Professor and Director of Public Health
University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Speakers:

• Dr. Catherine Duggan, CEO of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
• Prof Martin C Henman, President of the FIP Academic Pharmacy Section
• Prof Lilian Azzopardi (Malta - Europe)
• Prof Craig Cox (USA - North America) 
• Prof Pitchaya Dilokpattanamongkol (Thailand - Asia)
• Prof Melanie Dodd (USA - North America)
• Prof Arinola Joda (Nigeria - Africa) 
• Dr. Nadia Maradiaga (Honduras - South America)
• Prof Hirotaka Miyamoto (Japan - Asia)