Implementing clinical pharmacy within undergraduate teaching in Namibia

Nicola Rudall; Francis Kalemeera; Timothy Rennie

doi:10.1007/s11096-015-0082-7

Implementing clinical pharmacy within undergraduate teaching in Namibia

Nicola Rudall, Francis Kalemeera, Timothy Rennie

Department of Life Sciences

University of Namibia

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Abstract

Clinical pharmacy is currently not practised in Namibia. To introduce the concept and skills pertinent to this area of practice, pharmacy undergraduates at Namibia's new School of Pharmacy are introduced to clinical pharmacy from their second year, and progress from theory to practical application on the wards. This approach has led to students having a greater understanding of clinical pharmacy and how it can be applied in practice. Introducing clinical pharmacy progressively at an undergraduate level may help to stimulate interest in the speciality for future career progression.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	427-429
Number of pages	3
Journal	International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-015-0082-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2015

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Funding Information:
The position of the clinical instructor was funded by a grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The position of the clinical instructor was funded by a grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pharmacy
Toxicology
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Science
Pharmacology (medical)

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