Pharmacy education 2.0 with special reference to digital India

Pooja Deshmukh; Sushil Paliwal

doi:10.31893/multirev.2024065

Keywords:

curriculum

teaching methodologies

faculty quality

research culture

industry collaboration

Abstract

Indian pharmacy education has grown and changed, producing trained individuals needed in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Pharmacy education in India is reviewed here, noting its merits, weaknesses, and future possibilities. India has many pharmacy schools, with a concentration in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regulates curriculum and infrastructure. Diploma, undergraduate (B. Pharm), postgraduate (M. Pharm), and doctoral (Ph.D.) pharmacy programs serve students with varied professional goals. Students learn basic pharmaceutical sciences, technology, medication interactions, clinical pharmacy, and regulation to prepare for healthcare careers. Through experiential learning, creative methods, and digital resources, the teaching methods integrate academic knowledge with practical applications. Students' critical thinking and involvement improve with collaborative learning. Quality pharmacy education is ensured by qualified instructors, research culture, and industry exposure. Faculty development programs improve teaching and research skills. Along with academic guidance, student research projects create a research mindset. Industry-academia partnership enhances students' experiences and employability through internships, cooperative research, guest lectures, and technology transfer. Specialization and transdisciplinary programs can help Indian pharmaceutical education meet industrial needs. Focusing on research-oriented learning and sponsoring research projects will boost innovation and science. The merger of AI and precision medicine will prepare graduates for the future of healthcare. Faculty development programs will keep academics current, and industry-government-academia collaboration will solve healthcare problems. Growth requires filling skill gaps, responding to the changing healthcare market, and assuring quality and consistency. Transparency, accountability, and global recognition depend on accreditation. Pharmacy education in India can produce skilled pharmacists that promote healthcare and science by addressing obstacles and embracing the future. Pharmacy education will become a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and innovation in India with ongoing stakeholder initiatives.
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Deshmukh, P., & Paliwal, S. (2024). Pharmacy education 2.0 with special reference to digital India. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 7(4), 2024065. https://doi.org/10.31893/multirev.2024065

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[2] Basak S C, & Sathyanarayana D (2010) Pharmacy education in India. American Journal Of Pharmaceutical Education 74:1. https://doi.org/10.5688/aj740468

[3] Chouhan A S, & Purohit A (2023) Role of pharmacy education in overall development of students in research and other prospects. Glob Acad J Pharm Drug Res 5. https://doi.org/10.36348/gajpdr.2023.v05i01.001

[4] Chu W (2023) Exploration of project and module-based teaching method in pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory courses for undergraduate pharmacy students. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research 57:28-32. https://doi.org/10.5530/001954641319

[5] Desale P (2013) An overview about pharmacy education in India. Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology 1:329.

[6] Deshmukh P, & Paliwal S (2022) Quality management aspects of pharmacy colleges in India: strategies for a better academic prospectives. International Journal of Health Sciences 6:8362–8378. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.11752

[7] Jegede A O, Erhun W O, & Oyinlola I O (2023) Mentorship in pharmacy schools: students’ perspective. Ind. J. Pharm. Edu. Res 57:669-677. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.57.3.81

[8] Jishnu V, Gilhotra R M, & Mishra D N (2011) Pharmacy education in India: strategies for a better future. Journal of Young Pharmacists 3:334-342. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1483.90248

[9] Lysetty S, Naha A, Nayak U Y, Ligade V S, Bhat B B, & Rani U (2023) Job skill assessment of pharmacy students in south karnataka: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. http://dx.doi.org/10.7324/JAPS.2023.96024

[10] Malviya N, Malviya S, & Dhere M (2023) Transformation of pharma curriculum as per the anticipation of pharma industries-need to empower fresh breeds with globally accepted pharma syllabus, soft skills, ai and hands-on training. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research 57:320-328. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.57.2.41

[11] Ni D R, Gong L H, Jin C H, Li W C, & Li H Y (2023) Application of the case teaching method in a pharmaceutical analysis online course. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research 57:377-385. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.57.2.47

[12] Paliwal S, & Deshmukh P (2023) Explore the efficacy of post-pandemic blended education skill. Multidisciplinary Science Journal 5:e2023042.

[13] https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2023042

[14] Pandit J M, & Paul B (2023) Higher education in India: structure and governance. in strategic human resource management in higher education: roadmap for Indian institutions (pp. 27-60). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4067-7_2

[15] Pathak N, & Basyal B (2023) Clinical clerkship at an oncology hospital based on the curriculum of a clinical pharmacy program from a university belonging to low-middle-income country: insights from a pharmacy program experience. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 10781552231174784. https://doi.org/10.1177/10781552231174784

[16] Rajiah K, Maharajan M K, & Maricar F M A B (2022) Students as partners: how the student-centred active learning concept may help Indian pharmacy education. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research 56:s620-s626. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.56.4s.209

[17] Sachan A, Sachan A K, & Gangwar S S (2012) Pharmacy education in India and its neighbouring countries. International Current Pharmaceutical Journal 1:294-301.

[18] Sankula M K R, Darla M R, Tajane P S, & Lamba M M S (2023) A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence. Ag Publishing House (AGPH Books).

[19] Sunder M V (2023) Guest editorial: applications of operational excellence practices in Indian contexts. International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 14:705-709.

[20] https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLSS-07-2023-232

[21] Thaha F, Jose P, & Abhishake A V (2023) Student's perception on teaching and learning methods in pharmacology and changes recommended. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13:1060-1064.https://doi.org/10.5455/njppp.2023.13.03136202326032023

[22] Voora L, Sah S K, Bhandari R, Shastry C S, Chand S, Rawal K B, & Vinay B C (2020) Doctor of pharmacy: boon for healthcare system. Drug invention today 14:153-158.

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