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. 2020 Dec 29;9(1):5.
doi: 10.3390/pharmacy9010005.

Experiential Education in Pharmacy Curriculum: The Lebanese International University Model

Marwan El Akel  1 , Mohamad Rahal  2 , Mariam Dabbous  1 , Nisreen Mourad  1 , Ahmad Dimassi  1 , Fouad Sakr  3
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Experiential Education in Pharmacy Curriculum: The Lebanese International University Model

Marwan El Akel et al. Pharmacy (Basel). .

Abstract

Experiential education is an essential component of pharmacy education in order to allow intern students to experience real conditions and training opportunities in different inpatient and outpatient settings. This paper provides a description of the pharmacy practice experiences (PPEs) in the Lebanese International University (LIU) 5-year bachelor of pharmacy (BPharm) and postgraduate doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) programs; focuses on the opportunities and challenges encountered; and presents a model for experiential education in Lebanon. Learning outcomes and thus students' acquisition of predefined competencies are evaluated in actual practice settings through assessment tools. Our experiential education program aligns with the accreditation/certification criteria set by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and equips future pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to become major components in the healthcare team.

Keywords: Lebanon; experiential education; learning consistency; pharmacy practice.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Percentage of Sites Per Governorate.
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Capacity of Sites Per Governorate (number of students).
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