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Pharmacy Professionalism Toolkit for Students and
Faculty
Provided by the APhA-ASP/AACP Committee on Student Professionalism
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Interprofessional Activities
Description of activity
In a recent report, “Bridge to Quality” the Institute of
Medicine states the importance of creating effective interprofessional
teams. Participating in joint activities often helps students from
different health professions become familiar with and appreciate each
other’s area of expertise. It is believed that this heightened
awareness and respect enhances their future collaboration as
practitioners.
Rationale
“Health care professionals need better preparation in order to
provide the highest quality and safest care, and to function at optimum
levels in a changing and increasingly complex 21st century health
system”
Ann Greiner, Institute of Medicine
Areas of professionalism addressed
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family,
colleagues and other health professionals
Examples of programs and resources
- White coat ceremonies with other professions
(Midwestern-Glendale)
- Orientation ceremony with other health sciences students that
describes the different roles of each health professional- Chatauqua
(University of Washington)
- Interprofessional patient projects to help reduce health
disparities, chronic health problems
- University of Iowa Mobile Clinic
- University of Michigan - Hope Clinic
- University of Washington - A Collaborative Effort to Provide Quality
Care to the Homeless
Professionalism Scholarship and Awards
Professional Committees
Patient Care Projects
Poster Presentations
Patient Counseling
Activities/Competitions
Developing a Portfolio
Honor Codes
Broadening the Scope of Practice
Leadership Conferences
Mentor Programs
Interprofessional Activities
Etiquette Dinner
Monthly Column on Professionalism
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