International Mentoring Programs: Leadership Opportunities to Enhance Worldwide Pharmacy Practice

A healthcare social media research article published in Hospital Pharmacy, July 12, 2017

Title
International Mentoring Programs: Leadership Opportunities to Enhance Worldwide Pharmacy Practice
Authors (alpha)
Chukwuemeka Ubaka, Debra A. Goff, Erich Brechtelsbauer
Published
July 12, 2017
Journal
Hospital Pharmacy
DOI
10.1177/0018578717719375
Pubmed
29276276
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A healthcare social media research article published in Hospital Pharmacy, July 12, 2017

Abstract

Health-system and community pharmacy practice in the United States is experiencing transformational change; however, this transformation is lagging in the international arena. As a result, efforts are being made to provide support and education to the international pharmacy leaders and practitioners. This article describes one effort, the Mandela Washington Fellows Program, and suggests areas where pharmacy leaders can be involved to help advance the practice of pharmacy on an international level. The Mandela Washington Fellows Program for young Africa leaders consists of a US-Africa pharmacy-mentoring program identified ranging from educational opportunities to collaboration for implementation of patient care programs. The specifics of the mentoring program include daily meetings, clinic and ward rounds, round table discussions with mentors, and visits to various hospital care systems. Lessons were learned and strategies for sustaining the program are discussed. These types of programs represent leadership opportunities that may not be apparent to most pharmacy directors, but expanding their view to helping international pharmacists expand their practice only strengthens the professional goal of providing patient-centered pharmacy services.

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