Clinical pharmacy summer school

Course Description:

Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy Practice is an engaging and interactive course designed for undergraduate pharmacy students, introducing them to the dynamic field of clinical pharmacy. This course aims to instill a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and practical skills, empowering students to become confident and compassionate patient care providers.

Who is eligible to apply?

Pharmacy students coming to Iran via IPSF summer SEP program

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the Role of Clinical Pharmacists: Explore the evolving role of clinical pharmacists within the healthcare team and their contributions to patient care, medication management, and drug therapy optimization.

  1. Pharmacotherapy Basics: Develop a comprehensive understanding of drug classifications, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions, with a focus on evidence-based treatment guidelines.

  1. Medication Safety and Medication Use Process: Examine the critical aspects of medication safety, including prescription processing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring, to reduce the risk of errors and adverse events.

  1. Patient Assessment and Communication: Enhance communication and patient interviewing skills to gather relevant medical history, assess drug therapy needs, and address patient concerns effectively.

  1. Pharmaceutical Care Planning: Learn the process of creating patient-centered pharmaceutical care plans, incorporating drug therapy goals, monitoring parameters, and potential interventions.

  1. Drug Information Resources: Familiarize students with various drug information resources, enabling them to critically evaluate and apply evidence-based information in clinical practice.

  1. Chronic Disease Management: Gain expertise in managing common chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and hyperlipidemia, by integrating pharmacotherapy with lifestyle modifications.

  1. Acute Care and Emergent Situations: Develop the ability to identify and manage acute medical conditions, emergencies, and drug-related crises in diverse patient populations.

  1. Interprofessional Collaboration: Understand the significance of interprofessional teamwork and communication to enhance patient care and optimize drug therapy outcomes.

  1. Ethical and Legal Considerations: Explore ethical dilemmas and legal issues related to clinical pharmacy practice, including confidentiality, informed consent, and end-of-life decision-making.

 

 

Course Information

       PROGRAM  DIRECTOR(S)

    Dr. Niayesh Mohebbi, Negar Bayan, Mohanna Taherkhani, Mohammad Ghavamipour

      PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR(S)

    Dr.  Niayesh Mohebbi, Dr. Mojtaba Mojatahedzadeh, Dr. Bita           Shahrami, Dr. Keyhan Mohammadi, Dr. Farhad Najmedin

       PROGRAM  DURATION

     10 Days

       PROGRAM START DATE

         2024-07-29 (29 Jul)

       PROGRAM  FINISH DATE

          2024-08-08 (08 August)

        APPLICATION DEADLINE

          2024-07-25 (25 Jul)

       NUMBER OF POSITIONS OFFERED

            Maximum 5

          TUITION FEE

          300 $ (The tuition fee have 100% discount for IFSA exchange program registration.)

  PROGRAM LOCATION(S)

        Sina, Rouzbeh, Shariati, Emam Hospital 

    METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

   Clinical Pharmacy Ward Round

 

How to apply

Applicants are requested to submit their application via the TUMS online application system.