Pharmacy Education and Trainings in Asian-Pacific Region : How Good are the Hong Kong Programmes in Comparison to Nearby Countries?
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 12 - 14 |
| Journal / Publication | Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
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| Permanent Link | https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(ba7af1c7-5137-491a-acbd-1993a313aba6).html |
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Abstract
This paper compares the pharmacy education and trainings of Hong Kong to those of selected countries in the Asian-Pacific region. Although the entry level to the bachelor of pharmacy course meets the international standard and requirement, trainings offered to students in the existing programme are inadequate. Pharmacy curricula in the Hong Kong programmes are too focuses on the practices in hospitals. It hasn’t equipped students with sufficient knowledge on basic life sciences for a specialized fi eld at the advance level. It is suggested that the number of credits taken by students should be increased by 30-40% and the length of study should be extended. Expertise in the teaching staffs should also be diversified in order to cope with the trends of specialization in pharmacy practices in the 21st Century.
Research Area(s)
- Pharmacy education, training programme, expertise, Hong Kong, Asian-Pacific region, specialization
Citation Format(s)
Pharmacy Education and Trainings in Asian-Pacific Region: How Good are the Hong Kong Programmes in Comparison to Nearby Countries? / LAM, Li Wing Jason; CHEUNG, Hon Yeung.
In: Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1, 01.2011, p. 12 - 14.
In: Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1, 01.2011, p. 12 - 14.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
