FIP, as the global leader for pharmacy, has taken the initiative to build the “FIP World List of Pharmacy Schools”, which will be the most comprehensive and up-to-date list of pharmacy institutions from around the world. This global list is intended to guide all pharmacy stakeholders, from students to policymakers, in assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of pharmacy education strategies. The availability, completeness and quality of FIP’s World List of Pharmacy Schools means it will provide a unique source of information for pharmaceutical workforce policies, procedures and plans.
Further background on the FIP World List of Pharmacy Schools:
The FIP World List of Pharmacy Schools is an initiative to monitor pharmaceutical capacity and capability, similar to those of many other global organisations, such as the World Medical Schools List held by the World Medical Association. Given 2021 is the World Health Organization’s Year of Health and Care Workers, the need for our global organisations to demonstrate increased capacity in all health workers is key to ensure our professions are not further diminished but amplified.
FIP is a founder member of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) with doctors, nurses, dentists, and physiotherapists. All WHPA members have been requested to feedback their schools’ status to the WHO as part of pandemic preparedness, and FIP having a list of accredited pharmacy schools will help to identify where schools may be needed and created to ensure long-term pharmaceutical workforce capacity.
Drake University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences mission is to provide an intellectually stimulating learning environment whose graduates are liberally educated professionals dedicated to serving their clients, patients, profession, and community. The College offers the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program as well as an undergraduate Bachelor of Sciences degree in the Health Sciences. Pharmacy degree combinations include the Masters in Business Administration (PharmD/MBA), Masters in Public Administration (PharmD/MPA) and Law (PharmD/JD). Many pharmacy as well as health sciences students also pursue minors or second majors in a variety of fields as well as concentrations in areas such as diabetes care (pharmacy only), leadership, and global and comparative public health.
Drake is located in the capital city of Des Moines, Iowa allowing student numerous opportunities to pursue involvement on campus as well as within the community. In addition, the College is committed to provide students international experiences. A number of international locations (Australia, Belize, Canada, France, New Zealand, South Africa) are available for PharmD students who wish to do one of their rotations abroad.
The College’s vision is to be recognized for its innovation, demonstrating continuous quality improvement in teaching, scholarship and service, while boldly pursuing opportunities for breakthrough achievements. Innovative research arenas include pharmacogenomics, (list other priorities – neuro/CV/etc?)
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Drake's 150-acre campus is nestled in a residential neighborhood in the heart of Des Moines -- just 10 minutes from downtown and within easy access of all the opportunities in the business, political, and cultural hub of Iowa.
With more than 160 student organizations on campus, students can explore current passions or investigate new ones. Drake offers organizations related to academic fields, developing leadership skills, politics, mock trial, Model UN, service and volunteerism, chess, and much more. The International Student Association sponsors many activities, including the highly popular cultural program and food fair.
Drake has more than 20 intramural and club sports and also competes at the NCAA Division I level. The Drake Relays, one of the top track and field meets in the world, was launched in 1910. More than 20,000 spectators, 220 college and university teams, and world-class athletes come to campus for the spring event known as America's Athletic Classic.