Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the advanced practice of pharmacy, emphasizing direct patient care and medication therapy optimization. Students develop skills in pharmacotherapy, medication management, and interprofessional collaboration, preparing them for careers in healthcare settings. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and medication management. - Develop skills in conducting medication reviews and optimizing therapy. - Learn techniques for collaborating with healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes. - Explore principles of pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, and evidence-based medicine. - Analyze and interpret clinical data and pharmacotherapy guidelines. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective clinical practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy** - Overview of key concepts and practices in clinical pharmacy. 2. **Pharmacotherapy** - Principles of pharmacotherapy, drug selection, dosing, and monitoring. 3. **Medication Management** - Fundamentals of medication management, reconciliation, adherence, and safety. 4. **Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics** - Principles of drug utilization, pharmacovigilance, and cost-effectiveness analyses. 5. **Evidence-Based Medicine** - Fundamentals of evidence-based medicine, clinical research, and systematic reviews. 6. **Interprofessional Collaboration** - Principles of team-based care and communication in healthcare. 7. **Clinical Research Methods** - Principles of clinical research methods, study design, and data analysis. 8. **Practicum in Clinical Pharmacy** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in healthcare settings. 9. **Capstone Project in Clinical Pharmacy** - Comprehensive project applying skills in pharmacotherapy, medication management, or clinical research. **Assessment Methods:** - Pharmacotherapy plans, medication management reports, pharmacoepidemiology analyses, pharmacoeconomic evaluations, evidence-based medicine reviews, interprofessional collaboration case studies, clinical research projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach" by Joseph T. DiPiro et al. - "Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs" by Koda-Kimble and Young. - "Pharmacoepidemiology" by Brian L. Strom. - "Pharmacoeconomics: From Theory to Practice" by Michael A. Drummond et al. - "Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM" by David L. Sackett et al. - "Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare" by various authors. - "Clinical Research Methods in Pharmacy" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of pharmacy, pharmacology, and healthcare systems. Suitable for students interested in clinical pharmacy and medication management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. Additional specialized training, such as a PharmD program, may be required for advanced practice. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Clinical Pharmacy and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). **Target Audience:** Aspiring clinical pharmacists, pharmacotherapy specialists, medication management specialists, and individuals seeking careers in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in clinical pharmacy, supporting careers in healthcare settings.