Meeting the Needs of Underserved Patients in Western Kenya by Creating the Next Generation of Global Health Pharmacists |
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| Authors: | Monica L Miller Rakhi Karwa Ellen M Schellhase Sonak D Pastakia Susie Crowe Imran Manji Beatrice Jakait Mercy Maina |
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| Institution: | a Department of Pharmacy Practice, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana;b Purdue University Global Health Residency Program, Eldoret, Kenya;c Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Eldoret, Kenya;d Eskenazi Health, Department of Pharmacy Services, Indianapolis Indiana |
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| Abstract: | Objective. To describe a novel training model used to create a sustainable public health-focused pharmacy residency based in Kenya and to describe the outcomes of this training program on underserved populations.Design. The postgraduate year 2 residency was designed to expose trainees to the unique public health facets of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care delivery in low and middle-income countries. Public health areas of focus included supply chain management, reproductive health, pediatrics, HIV, chronic disease management, and teaching.Assessment. The outcomes of the residency were assessed based on the number of new clinical programs developed by residents, articles and abstracts written by residents, and resident participation in grant writing. To date, six residents from the United States and eight Kenyan residents have completed the residency. Eleven sustainable patient care services have been implemented as a result of the residency program.Conclusion. This pharmacy residency training model developed accomplished pharmacists in public health pharmacy, with each residency class expanding funding and clinical programming, contributing to curriculum development, and creating jobs. |
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| Keywords: | international health public health global health pharmacy residency |
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