Development of a leadership specialty rotation for undergraduate pharmacy students

Developing pharmacy leaders: A design thinking approach to navigate the leadership crisis in pharmacy

“…Despite the issue emerging over a decade ago and gaining considerable attention, there remains a notable lack of interest and readiness among pharmacists to pursue leadership roles. 1 As the pharmacy profession continues to evolve from a product-based service to a patient-centred practice, our leadership structure must adapt accordingly, because a profession lacking leaders from within is simply unsustainable. 2 The question we confront is how to inspire motivation for leadership development among frontline pharmacists and help drive our profession forward.…”

Addressing the pharmacy leadership crisis: Pharmacy student placements in Alberta

“…A growing body of literature on the pharmacy leadership crisis highlights how pharmacists do not feel prepared to pursue leadership roles. 1 Pharmacists feel little incentive to aim toward taking on leadership roles and do not feel confident in their leadership abilities. 2 To address this crisis, leadership placements are becoming more accessible to students as opportunities to push their boundaries and inspire the spark to lead themselves and others in the profession.…”