Doctor of pharmacy program description:
The curriculum of the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program at Abdul Wali Khan University of Mardan is designed to systemically provide a solid foundation in the basic sciences on which to build upon, and integrate the pharmaceutical sciences, social/administrative/behavioral sciences, and clinical sciences. the Pharm.D. curriculum uses the “SPICES” curriculum model as a guiding philosophy with these elements: Student-centered/active learning, Problem/practice based, Integrated, Community/systems-based, Electives, and Systematic approaches. In addition, the curriculum incorporates research and interprofessional experiences.
The integrated pharmacotherapy course sequences with case-based seminars that employ case-based collaborative learning (CBCL) approach; a hybrid of problem-based learning (PBL), and team-based learning (TBL) approaches. These courses will be offered in the early professional phase of the Pharm.D. Curriculum to promote learning in both small groups to prepare for “case-based seminars” and in a tutorial settings with student-directed learning.
Distinguishing features of the program include state-of-the art practicum and simulation experiences, a pharmacy practicum training laboratory with inpatient ambulatory care, and community pharmacy components will be offered is a set of patient care and health system management laboratory courses. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) courses in a community settings, as well as in an inpatient and outpatient settings will expose the students to the various pharmacy practice opportunities. Students will learn the fundamental research principles and apply research skills by conducting a research project as a capstone experience prior to the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) phase. The last phase of the Pharm.D. program will consist of state of the art APPE rotations in-patient (hospital/health system) and out-patient (community/ambulatory care) settings that expose students to diverse patient populations as part of an interprofessional team.
Program objective and Learning outcomes:
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at Abdul Wali Khan University of Mardan prepares clinical pharmacists to provide comprehensive medication management using a patient-centered approach within interprofessional health care teams. The entire program requires a total of five years; the first year as the University Preparatory Program (UPP), followed by 4 years of didactic, practicum/simulation and introductory practice experiences, and a final year of advanced clinical/experiential education. Graduates of the program will be qualified practitioners with unique training in the appropriate use of medications and expertise in the provision of patient care services in a variety of different practice settings. The integration of research within the Pharm.D. program provides an optimal environment that promotes critical thinking, analytical and lifelong learning, and prepares graduates for application of research.
At the conclusion of the Pharm.D. Program, all graduates will achieve the following outcomes:
Program outcomes.
- Demonstrate a scientific foundation as related to the clinical, pharmaceutical, and social/administrative/behavioral sciences.
- Identify and evaluate research methods and demonstrate research skills relevant to the pharmacy profession that can be applied in different practice settings.
- Integrate systems management concepts in the pharmacy profession, including the management of drug formulary systems (i.e., hospital, healthcare system, or national-based).
- Practice evidence-based decision making and implement pharmaceutical care plans.
- Provide comprehensive medication management to optimize medication use and health outcomes, reduce adverse drug events and improve patient safety.
- Promote and implement public health, wellness and disease prevention concepts.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to peers, other professionals, patients and the public.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional and leadership development.
Admission Criteria / Eligibility
Department of Pharmacy (AWKUM) Provides admission to students every year in fall semester (September/October). Students having at least 60% marks in F.sc pre-medical or equivalent are eligible for submission of documents. As, every year hundreds of students apply for admission. Therefore, department of pharmacy(AWKUM) , after fulfilling the required criteria, select top hundred students on merit list for final interview and admission into doctor of pharmacy program.
Documents required are;
- SSC original certificate
- sc pre medical original certificate
- CNIC (personal/parent/guardian)
- Domicile certificate
- Two recent passport size pictures
- Migration certificate at the time of admission
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