Asian Journal Of Social Pharmacy

Abstract: Objective To discuss the problems existing in clinical pharmacy education in China and to put forward suggestions. Methods Current situations of clinical pharmacy education in China were discussed, and a comparison with American Pharm. D education was made from three aspects, namely, course settings of clinical pharmacy, enrollment and employment as well as the curriculum. Results and Conclusion The scale of clinical pharmacy education in China cannot meet the needs of the society, and the course settings are not consistent with pharmacy practices. Therefore, it is suggested that the scale of pharmacy talent training should be expanded and American PC course system should be introduced into course settings in China. In addition, graduation thesis writing can be canceled, while to promote clinical pharmacy talents training.

Key words: clinical pharmacy, pharmacy education, higher education