New Avenues in Pharmaceutical Education

Following changes in technology, healthcare sector, and the demand in patient care, pharmacy education is changing very quickly. Using technology in the lessons has helped this area move forward. More and more, pharmacy students use virtual reality and simulations to practice clinical situations without having to touch real patients. These interactive experiences help people understand better and build the critical thinking and decision-making skills that are needed in the pharmaceutical field.

Online learning tools have changed the way students learn by giving them more freedom, lower costs, and easier access. A big trend is interprofessional education, which lets pharmacy students work with people from other health care fields. In healthcare, pharmacists are caring for patients and giving them drugs more and more directly. It's also becoming more important to have soft skills like understanding and communication. These skills are being emphasized so that future pharmacists will be able to work well in patients care.

Internships in industries, labs, and hospitals are a big part of pharmacy education as they help students get ready for their future jobs. The training will have a big effect on pharmacy profession. It will give the next generation of pharmacists the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to do well in a healthcare system that is always changing. When students learn about pharmacy, they are encouraged to think about solving real world issue that impact globally.

Want to know more? Let's go and join to explore at SGT University and find out what the future of healthcare holds for us!

By: Dr. Akhilesh Patel

Department of Pharmacy Practice

SGTCOP, SGT University