European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A STRATEGIC REVIEW ON PHARMACY EDUCATION IN INDIA WITH FUTURE CONCERNS

Gunjan Kalyani*, Baikuntha Adjuad

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In today’s scene of specialization and globalization, the Pharmacy education with respect to India is suffering from several backdrops and flaws. There is an urgent need is to initiate vigorous academic exercise aiming at revamping of curriculum, in accordance with current and emerging trends in the field of Pharmacy. Unfortunately all these years, emphasis has not been laid on strengthening the components of Community Pharmacy, Hospital and Clinical pharmacy, while designing curriculum at diploma and degree levels of teaching. The curriculum of almost all universities in India is not as exhaustive in comparison with the world standards. Students are still getting old compounding practical exposure in labs during their graduation program. Emphasis on TQM: This paper emphasizes on the concept of innovation in curriculum and Total Quality Management (TQM). Application to the educational system can improve the present situation. The counseling system will serve as the gateway for the students to enter into this noble profession. Introducing specializations at the graduation level may result in professional expertise which will lead to student’s excellence. Perspective View: Students should be capable of self evaluating for improvement of his / her quality and professionalism. Also emphasis should be on student focused smart learning. Establishment of counseling centre needs to be set up for addressing student curiosities. Pharmacy education in India thus needs up gradation.

Keywords: Pharmacy education, Pharmacy council of India, Education Regulations, Total Quality Management, Curriculum development.