Decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy education in Canada

Swidrovich, Jaris

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2019.11.018

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“…Decolonizing medical education involves understanding the medical institution’s basis in colonialism and applying processes that address systemic power imbalances. 13 , 14 In an effort to decolonize the admissions process and address the need for equitable access to postgraduate training, the University of Alberta Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residency program developed an Indigenous Admissions Pathway (IAP). This is a parallel admissions pathway was designed by Indigenous trainees, Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty members, and Indigenous Elders and community members.…”

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Perspectives of Indigenous medical students on a postgraduate Indigenous admissions pathway

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Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the perceptions of Indigenous medical students on postgraduate admissions through an Indigenous admissions pathway (IAP), and to determine what factors may influence Indigenous medical students’ choice of residency training program. Methods: We distributed a survey to self-identified Indigenous students at settler Canadian medical schools. The survey questioned the students’ acceptability of an IAP, and what factors would influence application through an IAP. Analysis included descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of open-ended questions. Results: Thirty-six participants responded to the survey. Location and proximity to family or support system were the most important factors in choosing a residency program. Participants identified mentorship from Indigenous physicians and community involvement as being important features of a residency program that has an IAP. Eighty-one percent of participants felt the availability of an IAP would influence their choice of residency program. Fear of judgement or stigma, concern about entrance requirements, and program logistics were identified as barriers to applying to residency through an IAP. All participants believed that an IAP would have a positive influence on the healthcare system more broadly. Conclusions: An IAP appears to be an acceptable residency application format to Indigenous students but cannot exist in isolation. It is important for programs to consider the needs and safety of Indigenous trainees within residency programs.

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“…However, in the past, a lot of attention has always been paid to pharmacy education in different countries around the world. In the literature, there are publications related to pharmacy education in North America (e.g., Canada [ 2 ], USA [ 3 ]), the Caribbean (e.g., Cuba [ 4 ]), South America (e.g., Brazil [ 5 ]), Europe (e.g., UK [ 6 ], France [ 7 ]), Africa (e.g., Nigeria [ 8 ], Sudan [ 9 ], Zimbabwe [ 10 ]), in Middle Eastern countries (e.g., Jordan [ 11 ], Kuwait [ 12 ], Lebanon [ 13 ], Saudi Arabia [ 14 , 15 ], Yemen [ 16 , 17 ], among others [ 18 ]), South Asia (e.g., India [ 19 , 20 , 21 ], Bangladesh [ 22 ]), South East Asia (e.g., Thailand [ 23 , 24 ], Vietnam [ 25 ]), and Australia [ 26 ].…”

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Comparison of the University Pharmacy Education Programs in Germany and Vietnam

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During the global COVID pandemic, the importance of professionals in the health care sector has been put in a new light, including pharmacists. In this context, the focus is also on how pharmacists are trained in different countries. Through an exchange of pharmacy teaching staff from a German to a Vietnamese university, the pharmacy education programs in both countries were compared. Aspects such as access to studies, structure of studies, and further training opportunities were considered. Differences and similarities emerged. In both countries, students first acquire basic knowledge and then delve deeper into pharmaceutical content in main studies. There is, expectedly, a great overlap in the content of the courses. Overall, the education at Vietnamese universities seems to be more practice-oriented due to a large number of placements. This also allows a specialization, which can be pursued in Germany with self-interest after graduation. There, the preparation for everyday work in the community pharmacy is separated from the university by a mandatory practical year. For the future, efforts are being made in both countries to strengthen the importance of clinical pharmacy in the curriculum. To this end, the Vietnamese are taking their inspiration from abroad in many cases, including Germany.

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A Canadian perspective of pharmacy education for students belonging to diverse groups

Swidrovich

2021

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

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Decolonizing and Indigenizing pharmacy education in Canada

Cited by 7 publications

References 7 publications

Perspectives of Indigenous medical students on a postgraduate Indigenous admissions pathway

Perspectives of Indigenous medical students on a postgraduate Indigenous admissions pathway

Comparison of the University Pharmacy Education Programs in Germany and Vietnam

A Canadian perspective of pharmacy education for students belonging to diverse groups

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