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

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 si...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2016-04, Vol.80 (3), p.1
Main Authors: Alsharif, Naser Z, Dakkuri, Adnan, Abrons, Jeanine P, Williams, Dennis, Ombengi, David N, Zheng, HaiAn, Al-Dahir, Sara, Tofade, Toyin, Gim, Suzanna, O'Connell, Mary Beth, Ratka, Anna, Dornblaser, Emily
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community colleges
Course Descriptions
Etiquette
Experiential learning
Health education
International
International aspects
International Education
Literature Reviews
Methods
Pharmaceutical Education
Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmacy
Public health
Quality
Student exchange programs
Students
Study and teaching
Teachers
Websites
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Summary: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 (2000-2014) 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.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467