The global pharmacist: Developing global pharmacy scholars through student experience

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1 The global pharmacist: Developing global pharmacy scholars through student experience Scott F. Singleton, Ph.D. UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Copyright All rights reserved UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

2 Before I begin confessions A few acknowledgments

3 (1) I know what you re thinking; and it s not pretty

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5 (2) I m smiling because I don t know what s going on

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7 (3) See # 2

8 Dhiren Thakker David Steeb

9 Some of our thinking Pharmacists are essential members of health-care teams that are increasingly faced with challenges that require an understanding of global health trends and practices. As the world s cultural diversity is increasingly revealed by a global society and economy, it is necessary to train and develop pharmacists seeking to have a meaningful impact on a global scale. To further define the role of the pharmacist in global health, pharmacists may have to change their perception of what services they can provide and where these services can be applied.

10 Global Engagement at UNC

11 Global Engagement at UNC One of seven strategic initiatives Supports the mission of the school: To develop leaders in pharmacy education, pharmacy practice, and pharmaceutical sciences who make a difference on human health worldwide

12 Our Aspiration Achieve global impact on pharmacy education, research, practice, and healthcare by Expanding education, research, and practice mission globally Initiating and participating in global healthcare initiatives in partnership with health sciences schools and healthcare institutions 12

13 Expand Education, Research, and Practice Mission Globally Establish strategic partnership(s) with researchintensive institutions in other continents/countries Develop opportunities, process, and business model for offering education programs to global markets Expand the scope of the Chapel Hill Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference to include international programming : 13

14 Landmark Alliance of Pharmacy Schools

15 Initiate and Participate in Global Healthcare Initiatives Align with other health sciences schools and institutes to identify and pursue global health initiatives In collaboration with UNC Global, create resources and infrastructure to enable faculty & students to pursue international projects Invite proposals for initiatives and service projects that would improve health outcomes in underserved countries 15

16 Initiate and Participate in Global Healthcare Initiatives We aspire to provide global education opportunities for 50% of the students in our professional PharmD program to provide opportunities in both developed and developing countries To do so, we are forming international partnerships to support experiential education building a resource base to provide financial support for our student travelers developing new elective coursework that focuses on global public health 16

17 Global Pharmacy Scholars: GPS Program 17

18 GPS Program Highlights aim is to develop global leaders in pharmacy and healthcare students apply for a one-month international rotation during their fourth year sites include Malawi, Japan, Moldova, Australia, and England students receive funding from School for travel/housing Class of 2015: 2 selected Class of 2016: 18 selected from 38 applicants Class of 2017: 90+ indicated intent to apply 18

19 GPS Program Pilot 2015 build rapport w/ faculty and pharmacists while demonstrating value added by UNC students explain the Australian health care system, the practice of pharmacy, and contrast them with those of US collaborate w/ UNC & Monash faculty in developing scholarship ideas that impact education and patient care 19

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21 A Next Step: GPS Honors select students combines didactic, experiential, and scholarship students take a global health course and conduct scholarship with a faculty member

22 Global Engagement Opportunities: The Future at UNC Growth of Global Pharmacy Scholars Program Projected number of students going on international APPEs next year: Expanded postgraduate training opportunities Global health residency program Increased research focus (funding and publications) Stronger relationship with UNC IGHID and affiliated countries Further development of PharmAlliance Accept international students into UNC PharmD program

23 Hiroshima International University Kitasato University State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Moldova State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Moldova Universidad San Francisco de Quito