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Prct 480: Introduction to Global Health & Pharmacy

PHARMACY PRACTICE

Global health is defined as "an area for study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide."* This elective will introduce students to global health pharmacy practice and international health. Students will discuss practical and ethical challenges in providing care in countries and comparing those to the United States, describe tools and strategies to address the needs of diverse populations, and examine cultural awareness and its importance in ensuring optimum patient care. *Koplan JP, Bond TC, Merson MH, et al. Towards a common definition of global health. The Lancet 2009; 373:1993-1995.

2 Credits

Prerequisites

  • Pre-requisite: Pharmacy PY1 or PY2

Instruction Type(s)

  • Lecture: Lecture for Prct 480

Subject Areas

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