Abstract
This paper reviews the approach to multidisciplinary and placement education in UK schools of pharmacy. The methodology involved triangulation of course documentation, staff interviews and a final year student survey. Staff members were supportive of multidisciplinary learning. The advantages were development of a wider appreciation of the students? future professional role and better understanding of the roles of other professional groups. The barriers were logistics (student numbers; multiple sites; different
timetables), the achievement of balanced numbers between disciplines and engagement of students from all participating disciplines. Placement education was offered by all schools, predominantly in hospital settings. Key problems were funding and the lack of staff resources. Currently, multidisciplinary learning within the UK for pharmacy students is inadequate and is coupled with
relatively low levels of placement education. In order for things to change, there should be a review of funding and support from government and the private sector employers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-46 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Pharmacy Education |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 13 Jul 2010 |
Bibliographical note
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.Keywords
- MPharm
- multidisciplinary learning
- pharmacy education
- placement education
- teaching
- undergraduate