Pharmacy Education and Practice in 13 Middle Eastern Countries
| Autor: | Nadir Kheir, Husam Younes, Manal Zaidan, Peter J Jewesson, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Kerry Wilbur |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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Pharmacy
Pharmacists Education Accreditation Middle East Professional Role Medicine Humans Letters General Pharmacology Toxicology and Pharmaceutics Curriculum Medical education Pharmacy education business.industry International Pharmacy Education Supplement General Medicine Private sector Clinical pharmacy Students Pharmacy Schools Pharmacy Education Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Services Pharmaconomist Pharmacy practice business |
| Popis: | The Arab world has influenced the art and science of pharmacy for centuries. Pharmacy education and practice is continuing to evolve in the Arabic-speaking traditional Middle East countries, although relatively little information has been published in the English press. Our goal was to provide a high-level synopsis of conditions in this region. We selected 13 countries for review. Information was obtained by reviewing the available published literature and individual university and program web sites, as well as contacting program or country representatives. Seventy-eight active pharmacy schools in 12 countries were identified. At least 14,000 students (over 75% from Egypt) are admitted into baccalaureate degree programs every year. The 5-year baccalaureate degree remains the first professional degree to practice. While changes in pharmacy education have been relatively rapid over the past decade, the advancement of pharmacy practice, particularly in the private sector, appears to be slower. Hospital pharmacists often possess an advanced degree and tend to have a higher level of practice compared to that of community pharmacists. Despite the adversities that face academics and practitioners alike, there is a strong desire to advance the science and practice of pharmacy in the Middle East. |
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