Outcomes that pharmacy education should aim for, as considered with specialists in each field

Abstract

In 2024, a new model core curriculum for pharmacy education based on needs from society will be implemented. Many universities are focused on how to develop the qualities and competencies required for pharmacists in undergraduate education. However, the final goal of outcome in undergraduate education should be the spread to society and the world of the high level of expertise that pharmacy graduates should truly aspire to or demonstrate their competency to contribute to society. In fact, recently, International Pharmaceutical Federation indicates that “Making an impact on society” that is one of the pillars of qualities of pharmacy education is the final proof of it. And based on this, it should be necessary to reflect on undergraduate education and improve and review education. In this symposium, lecturers who have already contributed to society, demonstrated a high level of expertise and made an impact on the world gave lectures and discussed pharmacy education across fields. In particular, the lecturers gave an overview of current cutting-edge research from areas C, D, E and F of the current model core curriculum, from drug discovery to clinical practice. This was followed by a discussion on the future prospects of those areas and the points to be improved and expectations for future pharmacy education as perceived by the lecturers.