A call to action to transform pharmacy education and practice in the arab world

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Abstract

Globally, pharmacy education is evolving to reflect a more patient-centered, interprofessional approach to clinical practice. In the 22 countries of the Arab world, advancements in regulatory support for pharmacy practice and changes to the health care system have been slower than in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Significant cultural, logistical, and legal barriers exist in many countries, and a consensus approach to accreditation, educational outcomes, and curricula design is lacking. This commentary briefly examines the current state of both pharmacy education and practice in the Arab world, and it highlights recent reports of curricular reform and innovation. Additionally, it provides potential strat-egies for improving the quality of education and for expanding pharmacy practice to ensure graduates and practitioners have adequate experiential opportunities and institutional support.

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Al-Ghananeem, A. M., Malcom, D. R., Shammas, S., & Aburjai, T. (2018). A call to action to transform pharmacy education and practice in the arab world. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(9), 1023–1028. https://doi.org/10.5688/AJPE7014

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