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.
On April 1st, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made national headlines when it published a press release on the removal of Zantac, a popularly prescribed histamine-2 receptor antagonist in the United States. Due to this removal, and the subsequent fallout, it has become necessary to search for alternative H2RA’s. Lafutidine, a marketed drug…
This study examines one county in Ohio to identify that population’s health problems, focusing on those health issues that might be managed by a pharmacist. The study was done on one county at increased risk of adverse health events in order to limit the scope of work. Data from the Center for Disease Control and…
The paper reviews the availability of contraception in America and China and how it has affected society as a whole. There are many aspects of society in both countries that have been impacted including religion, mental health, societal standards, the economy, feminism, birth rates, access to education and more. Since the introduction to widely available…
In this article, I share my approach of exploring alternative professional opportunities for PharmD graduates besides working as a community or hospital pharmacist – that over 80% of PharmD graduates choose. I was able to find my dream fellowship with ASCP that allows me to work with various projects involving government , legislative affairs and…
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…
Pharmacists are trained for several years at accredited colleges throughout the nation in order to optimize patients’ care plans and improve healthcare outcomes for those they assist. After attending two to four years of undergraduate school, four years of graduate school, and passing the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX,) pharmacists are experts on the…
Editorial – Vol.II – No. 2
This article describes the experience of Sarah Andersoan and Bailee Meeker on their elective India advanced pharmacy rotation they undertook as part of their education.
Evidence based medicine is an important component of healthcare and helps to improve patient care. Accreditation standards for Colleges of Pharmacy require interprofessional education and knowledge of drug information. This article discusses evidence based medicine in healthcare and an initiative to help engage students from different institutions to help enhance student knowledge of evidence based…
This article traces my decade-long journey from 2010 to my successful application for the Fulbright-Nehru Scholar Award in 2023. Its purpose is to encourage readers to explore the Fulbright opportunities available throughout their careers for personal and professional growth.
In November of 2008, fourteen pharmacy students from Ohio Northern University and preceptors Kristen Finley, PharmD and Annette Enlow, PharmD, participated in the SHARE-Kenya program for a three and a half week mission trip between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They brought the practice of pharmacy to a very receptive and appreciative patient population. The pharmacy team…
It has been just over a year since our return from one of the most memorable experiences of our lives: a trip to Japan through the exchange program offered by The University of Findlay (UF) and The Kyushu University of Health and Welfare (KUHW) in Nobeoka, Japan. The purpose of the program is to broaden…
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…
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.
Real World Evidence (RWE) based research plays a crucial role in advancing global health by providing large-scale, real-world data on disease patterns, treatment outcomes, and population health trends. In contrast to randomized clinical trials, registries examine very diverse populations over long periods of time. This allows for a greater understanding of both acute and chronic…
In this article, I describe my journey from Iran to India to become a pharmacist. Traveling overseas to study, teaches you manything besides academics. It teaches you to adjust to new enviroment and makes you stronger and more independent. While I faced many challenges, I am glad I did it and now I egerly look…
In the part-2 of this series, I provide some basic information on the current status of pharmacy practice in India. Most of the “Medicine Shop” owners in India hold two year diploma in pharmacy. Due to lack of enforcement of the pharmacy law, many of them have unwritten “prescriptive authorities” that cannot even be dreamt…
In this article, I compare the pharmacy education and practice in US (part 1) and India (part 2). One reason for writing this article was the recent announcement by the Indian pharmacy council that India will start awarding Pharm. D. degree from 2009. In the first part, I discuss the educational and licensure requirements for…