Addressing inequities in pharmaceutical education with an International Pharmaceutical Federation toolkit

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Etukakpan A. U., Uzman N., Selçuk A., Khalid G. M., Grundmann O., Allen J. M., ...More

Pharmacy Education, vol.23, no.1, pp.560-573, 2023 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.46542/pe.2023.231.560573
  • Journal Name: Pharmacy Education
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.560-573
  • Keywords: COVID-19, Educational inequalities, Gender equity, Health equity, Higher education
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Equity in education ensures access to success-supporting tools for all, transcending backgrounds, languages, races, and more. Despite global efforts, achieving equity in higher education remains a challenge, amplified by COVID-19 in pharmaceutical education. Addressing these disparities is vital for fostering a capable, adaptable pharmaceutical workforce meeting diverse healthcare needs. The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) introduces its toolkit to counter such inequities, propelling transformative changes worldwide. This narrative review outlines the toolkit, contextualising educational disparities, probing influential themes, and furnishing resources. It incorporates insights, recommendations, self-assessment tools, and expert perspectives, aiming to rectify inequities in pharmaceutical education universally and at local levels, promoting a proficient and responsive pharmaceutical workforce aligned with society's evolving healthcare demands.