Addressing the global need for public health clinical pharmacists through student pharmacist education: a focus on developing nations
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Abstract
It is time for pharmacists to begin advancing their roles in public health and play a more integral part in public health initiatives. Within developed nations, the profession has demonstrated its value in advancing preventive care; however, the same cannot be said for pharmacists worldwide. Emphasis on training public health pharmacists should also be on developing nations, where the need for preventive care is highly unmet. To ensure all graduating pharmacists are prepared to engage in public health activities, education in this field must be provided during their main years of pharmacy school. In conclusion, public health education should be incorporated into pharmacy curriculae within developing nations so all pharmacy graduates are prepared to engage in public health activities.
First Page
1141
Last Page
1144
DOI
10.1007/s11096-017-0537-0
Publication Date
12-1-2017
Recommended Citation
Law, Miranda G.; Maposa, Prosper; Steeb, David R.; and Duncan, Gregory, "Addressing the global need for public health clinical pharmacists through student pharmacist education: a focus on developing nations" (2017). Global Population Health Faculty Publications. 78.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-017-0537-0
https://collections.uhsp.edu/global-population-health_pubs/78