TY - JOUR
T1 - Clinical pharmacy education in China
AU - Ryan, Melody
AU - Shao, Hong
AU - Yang, Li
AU - Nie, Xiao Yan
AU - Zhai, Suo Di
AU - Shi, Lu Wen
AU - Lubawy, William C.
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - Pharmacy education in China focuses on pharmaceutical sciences, with the bachelor of science (BS) of pharmacy as the entry-level degree. Pharmacy practice curricula in these programs are centered on compounding, dispensing, pharmacy administration, and laboratory experiences, which are the traditional responsibilities for pharmacists. Additional graduate-level training is available at the master of science (MS) and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) levels, most of which concentrate on drug discovery and drug development research. Presently, the emphasis in practice is beginning to shift to clinical pharmacy. With this change, additional degree offerings are being developed to meet the growing demand for clinical pharmacists. There is also interest in developing more clinical skills in practicing pharmacists through additional non-degree training. The Ministry of Education is considering a proposal for an entry-level professional degree of master and/or doctor in clinical pharmacy similar to the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree in the United States.
AB - Pharmacy education in China focuses on pharmaceutical sciences, with the bachelor of science (BS) of pharmacy as the entry-level degree. Pharmacy practice curricula in these programs are centered on compounding, dispensing, pharmacy administration, and laboratory experiences, which are the traditional responsibilities for pharmacists. Additional graduate-level training is available at the master of science (MS) and the doctor of philosophy (PhD) levels, most of which concentrate on drug discovery and drug development research. Presently, the emphasis in practice is beginning to shift to clinical pharmacy. With this change, additional degree offerings are being developed to meet the growing demand for clinical pharmacists. There is also interest in developing more clinical skills in practicing pharmacists through additional non-degree training. The Ministry of Education is considering a proposal for an entry-level professional degree of master and/or doctor in clinical pharmacy similar to the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree in the United States.
KW - China
KW - Clinical pharmacy
KW - International pharmacy education
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U2 - 10.5688/aj7206129
DO - 10.5688/aj7206129
M3 - Review article
C2 - 19325949
AN - SCOPUS:58149169008
SN - 0002-9459
VL - 72
JO - American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
JF - American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
IS - 6
M1 - 129
ER -