Teaching Excellence in Pharmacy Education
2021 Foundational Programme Overview
BACKGROUND
Knowledge E is pleased to present the ‘Foundational Capacity-Building Training Programme’ aimed to advance teaching excellence practices within pharmacy education in Egypt. This programme will aid in the skill development and capacity building of key participants from selected public universities. It will be a vital first step to the execution of the national goals to shift all existing programmes to PharmD curriculums and achieve a long-term objective of acquiring international accreditation for these programmes. It will involve participants in the design and execution of competency-based, integrated curriculums that implement best practice in pharmacy education.
GOALS
This comprehensive development programme will focus on delivering practical skills for participants to:
• Familiarize with best practices for fostering learner-centered educational environments.
• Empower to employ tools and systems for maximizing learning objective outputs and measurements through strategically integrated curriculum and assessment design.
• Teach methods that engage learners, foster growth and achieve lasting learning outcomes in alignment with desired graduate attributes.
COURSES & TIMELINE
This programme will roll-out across the duration of 9 months and will focus on delivering strategically designed learning modules based on core-competencies (as outlined below) that have been identified as the most relevant and useful competencies for the learners based on economic growth goals, governmental mandates, key Egyptian stakeholder feedbacks, and international expert consultation. Courses will be delivered in English by global experts. Participants must be proficient in English.
Topic Timeline Description
REGISTRATION
Programme Participant Application and Skills Inventory
February online
Participants will complete a comprehensive application for admission into the programme that will include assessment of current capacities and teaching practices which will set the baseline for measuring performance and outcomes of the individuals and group.
COURSES
Workshop 1
Foundations of Teaching Excellence in Pharmacy Education
March online
Course Leader: Michael Rouse
Content: Selected participants will attend and actively participate in this first introductory workshop focusing on Key Principles and Concepts for Educational Quality.
Teaching Excellence in Pharmacy Education
2021 Foundational Programme Overview
Workshop 2 Developing a Modern Competency
Based Pharmacy Program
April online
Course Leader: Sherief Khalifa
• Content: This workshop will introduce competency-based pharmacy education and discuss the desired attributes of pharmacy graduates in Egypt. Participants will then move to programme learning outcomes (PLOs) and entrustable professional activities (EPAs).
Workshop 3
Curriculum Approach & Delivery May online
Course Leader: Robert Beardsley
Content: Selected participants will attend and actively participate in this workshop focusing on capacity building and models for curriculum development in contemporary pharmacy education. This workshop will focus on the design, development and delivery of the curriculum.
Workshops 4-5
Assessment, Evaluation, and Continuous Quality
Improvement
June online
Course Leader: Michael Fulford
Content: These two workshops will focus on assessment, delivery of knowledge, psychometrics, quality indicators and new aspects of validation and assessment of competencies.
Workshops 6-7 Experiential &
Interprofessional Education
September online
Course Leader: Craig Cox
Content: Selected participants will attend and actively participate in these last two workshops focusing on experiential education, interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
Final Summative Assignment October
A final summative assignment will be organized to ensure application of knowledge acquired in workshops. In small groups, with member of their school, participants will map their action plan for each of the topics covered during the programme, showing how they articulate philosophy, tangible steps and results of their actions. This assignment will lead to specific feedback and peer review. Successful school groups will be invited to present their work during the Award & Celebration Ceremony.
Award & Celebration
Ceremony November
online
Successful participants will be awarded certificate of achievement for successful completion of the programme.
* See Participant Selection criteria. Programme limited to 50 participants. APPLY ONLINE.
Teaching Excellence in Pharmacy Education
2021 Foundational Programme Overview
INTERNATIONAL PARTNER
Through Knowledge E’s partnership, this programme will be quality assured in collaboration with ACPE’s International Services Programme. ACPE initially established standards for the baccalaureate degree in pharmacy and then added the Doctor of Pharmacy standards as an alternative. In 2000, ACPE announced the conversion to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) as the sole entry-level degree for the profession of pharmacy. In 1975, ACPE developed standards for the approval (now, accreditation) of providers of continuing pharmacy education and in 1999, developed additional standards for the CE providers who were conducting certificate programmes in pharmacy. ACPE’s International Services Programme (ISP) was established in February 2011. The programme was created to strengthen ACPE’s ability to assist international stakeholders who seek guidance related to quality assurance and advancement of pharmacy education. ACPE sets standards for the education of pharmacists to prepare them for the delivery of pharmacist-provided patient care. Since 1932, ACPE has worked with educational institutions and organizations to assure excellence is available for people in the pharmacy profession.
PARTICIPANT SELECTION
Capacity
No more than 50 participants will be accepted for this programme.
Application Process (Selected Professors)
• Phase 1: Recommendation from respective dean of the 5 selected universities
• Phase 2: Submission of online application
• Phase 3: Review of application by selection committee
• Phase 4: Finalization of approved participants and formal commitment from learners
Selection Criteria
Each applicant must demonstrate that they:
• Have a passionate display of growth mindset
• Commit to participate in all courses (dates to be finalised)
• Will be engaged, collaborative, respectful, and supportive of their peers
• Are motivated to share and apply the knowledge gained to strengthen their institution
• Are proficient in English (oral and written).
Application Process
Deadline: March 18, 2021 (at noon)
Please complete the Participant Application Form.
