In this article author describes the struggles and challenges faced by an international pharmacist from India to jump throuh various loops to become a registered pharmacist and practice in USA. Determination, hardwork and commitment are key ingredients to complete this mission.
As PharmD graduates in India are wondering what type of opportunities are career exists for them following graduation, I am sharing my own journey and I hope that the readers take away the following message – so far you are truly willing to learn from each opportunity the life presents – new professional opportunities will…
Rural India has a serious shortage of healthcare professionals with suboptimal healthcare outcomes. Vikas Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has initiated a program that provides experiential learning for PharmD students that in the long-term should have a positive impact on the rural population.
As PharmD program in India is a decade old – it is time for it to grow further by providing residency and fellowship opportunities for interested students. Bhagwan Mahavir Super Speciality Hospital in India is the first one to offer a fellowship in critial care pharmacotherapy. Two students joined the first batch in 2021 and…
In this article I describe how taking a class of gastrointestinal module in the 3 rd professional year of my PharmD program enhanced my understanding of the condition of gastrointestinal reflux disease that I had suffered for a long time. Application of the knowledge first to my own health and than to my patient’s health…
Nursing education has changed drastically throughout the years from teaching technical skills based on what was ‘always done before’, to teaching those same skills based on research evidence producing evidence-based practice. Part of current research evidence points to the importance of teaching students about diversity and especially different cultures around the world. This paper outlines…
The World Health Organization has advocated for interprofessional education (IPE) worldwide since it published its position paper in 2010. Since then accrediting bodies of schools charged with educating health care professionals, have increasingly focused on the insertion of interprofessional education into their respective curriculums. The ultimate goal is to train students to provide patient-centered care…
In contrast to all other developed nations, US is the only country where the government administration and a large segment of the general population are still debating the evidence for “global warming”! On the other hand, scientific community in US clearly believes that humans have contributed to global warming and our actions will now determine…
In this article, I share my experience of a unique opportunity that ultimately led to my first trip to the United States of America and my first sceintific publication.
A volunteer service experience through the Peace Corps may be one means of learning about oneself, while serving others.1,2 Both the benefits and challenges of the Peace Corps are presented. In addition, this article provides a rich description of a personal experience in South Africa from mentor to mentee.
Pharmacists, as well as all other healthcare practitioners, play a key role in helping to address healthcare disparities in Black and Indigenous people of color. It is essential to learn the importance of cultural awareness in order to provide competent care to those in need of a welcoming healthcare journey. This need for quality comprehensive…
Purpose. Academic institutions need to find ways to promote global awareness to its student body in a cost effective, practical manner. Infusion of a global perspective into the classroom may be one cost-effective alternative. The purpose of this study was to describe teaching strategies used in one elective course, Scholarship of Diversity – The Impact…
Swathya pharmacy and healthcare clinic was inaugrated on 3rd May, 2022. Mission of this healthcare clinic is to enhance the services provided by pharmacist in the context of Indian healthcare setting.