Manchester University UpdateJoseph K. Bonnarens, PhDAssoc. Dean for Student Affairs

September 17, 2015

Disclosure

This speaker has no potential or actual conflicts of interest to disclose in relation to this presentation.

Learning Objectives

Discuss initiatives within the curriculum focused on development of outcome abilities such as professionalism, leadership, and cultural competency.

Describe emerging trends in pharmacy education (e.g., self-directed learning, active learning strategies, patient centered care). 

2015-2016 Academic Year

4 classes in place (3 on campus, 1 on APPEs)

Final step in accreditation process Precandidate – 2012-2013 Candidate – 2013-2014 Candidate extended – 2014-2015 Full accreditation – 2015-2016

Inaugural Class of 2016 Graduation Week – May 9 – 13, 2016 Commencement – May 14, 2016

NEW Mission Statement

To cultivate graduates of ability and conviction to provide patient-

centered care guided by respect for the infinite worth of individuals; and dedicated to improve communities by advancing pharmacy education, practice, service and scholarship

NEW Vision Statement

To improve the human condition through service

Curricular Initiatives

Integrated Pharmacotherapy (IPT) Courses Practice and Science faculty

integration throughout these block courses in the P2 and P3 years

Pharmacy Practice Lab Standardized Patients Integrated with IPTs

Curricular Initiatives – Pharmacy Education Trends

Active learning techniques Incorporated throughout curriculum Many presented at AACP annual

meetingFaculty positions

Transitions of care Safety net clinics (ambulatory care)

Curricular Initiatives – Pharmacy Education Trends

Self-directed learning Flipped classroom

▪ Nonprescription Therapeutics (OTCs)▪ Practice and Personnel Management

Patient-centered care Didactic and experiential curriculum

Trends – Co-Curricular Initiatives

ServiceInterprofessional Education

Cultural CompetencyLeadershipProfessionalism

Service

DistinctivenessProgression requirementSemester Day of ServiceBreadth of opportunitiesEstablishing depth within

opportunities

Service – Student Organizations

Muslim Healthcare Professionals

Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Fort Wayne Area Interprofessional Education Consortium (FWAIPE) Physician Assistant Nursing - UG and Graduate Nursing; Adult,

Family and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners

Medicine & Family Practice Residency Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Pharmacy

Cultural Competency

DistinctivenessDiversity – 277 in student body 18.4% minority 40% Indiana – 31 other states represented

56% with baccalaureate

Cultural Competency

Curricular Communications Introduction to Pharmacy IPT and Lab - cases Elective - Medical Management of the Vulnerable and Underserved

Leadership

Required coursesElective coursesCertificate program

3 elective courses 2 APPE rotations Leadership project

Professionalism

Student WorkshopsAssessment/Self-reflectionCareer DevelopmentCurricular reinforcement

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