RURAL PHARMACY PRACTICE

PHMPRAC 426

Designed to introduce student pharmacists to many aspects of pharmacy practice. Participate in a wide-variety of activities to expose them to the role of the pharmacist and the many patient care opportunities that exist in and out of the community pharmacy practice setting. Observe pharmacists in a community pharmacy. Gain a broad understanding of the pharmacist's public health role. Actively participate in assigned teams in a longitudinal experience with an assigned older adult in the community. All of these experiences will be guided by a modified continuing professional development framework (prepare, plan, do, reflect).

MEDSC-M 740

Designed to introduce students in Phase 1 of the ForWard Curriculum to the rural community, its people, the health care issues they face, and the practice of medicine in rural communities. Key concepts of rural medicine, including health resources, access to care, injuries and illnesses associated with farming and agri-business, safety and protective equipment, and health policies. Preparation for clinical training and work in rural areas of Wisconsin.

PHMPRAC 743

Develops the skills and judgment necessary to apply the knowledge gained in the basic and clinical sciences to specific patient care situations. In addition, demonstrates the philosophy that clinical (APPE) and distributive pharmaceutical services should be patient oriented and integrated in contemporary ambulatory practice.

PHARMACY 658

Introduction to specialty pharmacy, a growing and important segment of the pharmaceutical marketplace. Importance of economic, business and management principles to develop, implement and evaluate specialty pharmacy services within health systems. Modern health system cases about implementation of specialty pharmacy services in clinic and in pharmacy departments to improve patient outcomes from specialty medications and increase volume of specialty medications dispensed.

PHARMACY 423

Provides an interdivisional foundation for pharmacy students to understand many aspects of pharmacy through a wide variety of activities. Delivers a broad understanding of the pharmacist's public health and patient advocacy role with opportunities to practice basic calculations related to drug formulations in the context of safety, drug stability, and patient care. Fosters development of communication skills with peers and patients and be introduced to patient counseling principles. Includes active participation in a longitudinal group experience with an assigned senior in the community to apply course content.