Current Practices in Global/International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences: Preceptor and Student Considerations

Dakkuri

Abrons

et al. 2016

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International outreach by schools and colleges of pharmacy is increasing. In this paper, we provide current practice guidelines to establish and maintain successful global/international advanced pharmacy practice experiences (G/I APPEs) with specific recommendations for home/host country and host site/institution. The paper is based on a literature review (2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014) in databases and Internet searches with specific keywords or terms. Educational documents such as syllabi and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) from pharmacy programs were also examined. In addition, a preliminary draft was developed and the findings and recommendations were reviewed in a 90-minute roundtable discussion at the 2014 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Recommendations for the host country include travel considerations (eg, passport, visa, air travel), safety, housing, transportation, travel alerts and warnings, health issues, and financial considerations. For the home country, considerations for establishment of G/I APPE site (eg, vetting process, MoU, site expectations) are described. The paper is a resource for development of new G/I APPEs and provides guidance for continuous quality improvement of partnerships focusing on G/I pharmacy education.

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Current Practices in Global/International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences: Home/Host Country or Site/Institution Considerations

Dakkuri

Abrons

et al. 2016

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“…Selection criteria for U.S. students attending global/international rotations are expounded upon in Dornblaser and colleagues' article on preceptor and student considerations. 2 While selection criteria are generally similar, additional considerations are necessary for a non-U.S. student entering the United States. Currently, international clearinghouses for bilateral student exchanges exist within pharmacy organizations.…”

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“…Alsharif and colleagues and Dornblaser and colleagues discussed logistical and educational considerations of sending U.S. students on G/I APPEs, including the importance of addressing the same considerations for non-U.S. pharmacy students coming to U.S.-based institutions. 1,2 While there are no statistics available on the number of international students coming to the U.S. for short stays (eg, 4-6 weeks) or extended stays (eg, one semester or more), this paper will focus on considerations for short stays for training or educational opportunities, referred to as rotations or clerkships. However, many of the students may also apply to longer stays, including foreign pharmacy graduates seeking residency/fellowship or international students seeking a Pharm.D.…”

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Current Practices in Hosting Non-US Pharmacy Students at US Pharmacy Schools in Experiential Clerkships

Al-Dahir

Gleason

et al. 2017

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Objective: To provide specific considerations for hosting non-U.S. pharmacy students at U.S.-based colleges/schools of pharmacy (C/SOP) for experiential clerkships and training. Findings: A literature review (2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016) in PubMed, Google Scholar and IPA databases was conducted using specific keywords. Recommendations and future directions for development of experiential rotations for non-U.S. students in U.S. experiential rotations are presented for both the home and host country. Summary articles and best practices across the disciplines, as well as expert opinion, were found across U.S. models for hosting non-U.S. students in advanced practice rotations in the medical disciplines. Consistent themes regarding legal agreements, acculturation, standardized calendars and social and safety considerations were considered for inclusion in the final document. Conclusion: Development of a successful experiential rotation/training for non-U.S. students requires consideration for well-developed objectives, qualified preceptors, multitude of legal and cultural considerations and recommendations for longevity and sustainability.

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“…5 The SIG also published three papers on current practices in global/international advanced pharmacy practice experiences and on hosting non-US pharmacy students at US institutions. [6][7][8] In addition, global engagement offices have been established at many universities to address logistical issues. Although such efforts are not new and have resulted in fruitful and enriching experiences in education, clinical knowledge and skills, research by individual US faculty travelling overseas, and collaborative agreements between schools, 1-4,9-13 current activities involve more and more international students and faculty from international pharmacy schools being hosted for a variety of experiences at US pharmacy schools.…”

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Purposeful Global Engagement in Pharmacy Education

2017

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