Doctor of Pharmacy

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Program Mission Statement

The School of Pharmacy is a learning community that delivers a dynamic curriculum emphasizing evidence-based practice, prepares students to serve patients as a member of an interprofessional team, engages in scholarship, and serves the community through outreach.

Program Vision Statement

In the Doctor of Pharmacy program, we are committed to providing students with a learning environment which emphasizes patient-centered care, interprofessional education, and leadership development. We are committed to fostering a culture of scholarship among faculty and students. We strive to lead the pharmacy profession to the forefront of an integrated and innovative practice.

Learning Outcome

Provide optimal patient-centered care. - Recognize and respect patient differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs. - Identify medication-related problems, formulate medication treatment plans, and monitor and evaluate patient response to pharmacotherapy. - Listen to and educate patients and/or caregivers to optimize health outcomes.

Learning Outcome

Collaborate as a member of interprofessional healthcare teams. - Demonstrate a climate of mutual respect and shared values within an interprofessional team. - Identify roles and responsibilities of interprofessional team members to optimize outcomes. - Communicate effectively in an interprofessional team. - Apply principles of team dynamics to perform effectively within interprofessional teams.

Learning Outcome

Employ evidence-based practice. - Integrate basic science knowledge into clinical practice. - Evaluate and assimilate scientific evidence to improve patient care.

Learning Outcome

Utilize medication-use-systems, drug and health information, and other technologies. - Utilize components of medication-use-systems (i.e., procuring, storing, furnishing, transcribing, compounding/preparing, dispensing, and administering) to provide safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution. - Apply relevant concepts in utilization of human, physical, fiscal, informational, and technological resources in the health care system in compliance with state and federal regulations.

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Engage in the promotion of public health through pharmacy services - Employ concepts of disease prevention, public health promotion, literacy, and/or wellness. - Evaluate population health issues by considering quality of care, access, and cost at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Demonstrate Effective Communication Skills - Discuss ideas and concepts in audience-appropriate language and relay information in a logical and concise manner. - Convey proposals and recommendations persuasively.

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate Positive Personal and Professional Aptitude - Demonstrate the ability to examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes. - Apply values and principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in various team roles to achieve shared goals. - Demonstrate creative decision making when confronted with novel problems or challenges. - Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession.