APhA Policy Manual

Professional Development of Student Pharmacists

EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND COMPETENCE FOR PHARMACY

APhA believes that it is essential to integrate professionalism throughout a student pharmacist’s educational experience.
APhA will assist schools and colleges of pharmacy to develop and utilize recruitment materials that emphasize the professional role and responsibilities associated with the provision of pharmaceutical care.
APhA supports schools and colleges of pharmacy interviewing candidates during the admissions process to assess their characteristics for the potential for development of professional attitudes and behaviors.
APhA recommends that schools and colleges of pharmacy administer the model pledge of professionalism, as developed by the APhA-ASP/American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Council of Deans Task Force on Professionalism, to all student pharmacists.
APhA encourages schools and colleges of pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy to develop and implement ongoing programs for faculty, staff, preceptors, and other mentors to enhance their ability to serve as role models and teach professionalism.
APhA supports the continuation of a forum for faculty, students, preceptors, and others to establish and foster mentor relationships.