Cultural Sensitivity and Global Pharmacy Engagement in the United States

Objective. To provide a resource for schools and colleges of pharmacy in different regions of the world that are considering sending their students and faculty members to the United States for training. Methods. A literature review (2000-2018) was conducted that involved database and Internet search...

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Published inAmerican journal of pharmaceutical education Vol. 83; no. 4; pp. 699 - 715
Main Authors Alsharif, Naser Z, Khanfar, Nile M, Brennan, Lisa F, Chahine, Elias B, Law, Miranda, Parekh, Jigna, Kawaguchi-Suzuki, Marina, Hogue, Michael D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 01.05.2019
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Accreditation
Alaska Natives
Ambulatory care
American culture
Archives & records
Athletic recruitment
College students
Competence
Culture
Education
Educational Opportunities
Ethics
Firearms
Foreign Students
Geographic Location
Hawaiians
Instructional materials
International
International Programs
Keywords
Literature Reviews
Mass murders
Metric system
Multiculturalism
Online searching
Pharmaceutical Education
Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmacy
Political Issues
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
State Schools
State Universities
Stereotypes
Stereotypes (Psychology)
Universities and colleges
United States > US
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Summary:Objective. To provide a resource for schools and colleges of pharmacy in different regions of the world that are considering sending their students and faculty members to the United States for training. Methods. A literature review (2000-2018) was conducted that involved database and Internet searches using specific keywords and terms. Information was also solicited from authors in different regions of the United States who have hosted international students and faculty members. Recommendations for pharmacists and other health care practitioners on culturally sensitive engagement were formulated. Results. Global engagement between schools and colleges of pharmacy from different regions of the world and the United States is increasing. In addition to various cultural aspects, general information about the US health care system, pharmacy education programs, and pharmacy practice were found to be available to individuals who are charged with organizing and facilitating these exchanges. Common stereotypes and misconceptions about the United States were also identified. Conclusion. For international learners to have an enriching and fruitful engagement while in the United States, an understanding of American culture in general as well as the unique cultural aspects of different regions of the country as provided in this paper is critical. Keywords: cultural competency, cultural sensitivity, global engagement, pharmacy education, pharmacy practice
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467