This model allows competency statements to be categorized on the basis of a pharmacist's interaction with various persons and organizations, including physicians, patients, nurses, the pharmacy, and the community. (LBH)

Because of their interest and expertise in the analysis of drugs in biological fluids, analytical pharmaceutical chemists can contribute significantly to interdisciplinary research and teaching efforts. Suggestions for such efforts are described. (Author/LBH)

Issues in the conflict between clinical practice and basic research in pharmacy are reviewed: professional associations' role, curriculum needs and traditions, internal strains and diversity in the profession, computer use, scholarly work of faculty, using the medical profession as a model, and misperceptions of what clinical and basic sciences…

The personality types of pharmacy students and medical students were compared and identification was made of those areas of personality that complement or detract from the formation of interactive behavior between the groups. The findings are significant in the exploration of the physician/pharmacist encounter. (LBH)

Suggestions are made for reducing tension between clinical practice and basic research segments of pharmacy: develop mutual respect among all faculty segments, combine research efforts, modify the reward system for greater equity, increase physical proximity, share experiences through clinics and forums, and combine realism with tradition. (MSE)

The pharmacist-physician-patient relationship is discussed as well as factors that affect the prescribing and dispensing of drugs. It is suggested that pharmacists coordinate their efforts with those of the physicians by taking a more active role in serving their customers. (SF)

Current issues in pharmacy education are reviewed, including pharmacy manpower policy, federal legislation for catastrophic care insurance, the relationship between medicine and pharmacy, and elevation of the status of the profession within the health professions education and practice community. (MSE)

A project brought together 10 nursing students and 7 pharmacy students to learn and practice collaborative professional skills. Students met weekly to present joint case conferences to professional peers, practice negotiation and collaboration skills, and demonstrate the critical thinking processes essential and unique to their professions. Both…

The application of general principles of mentoring to pharmacy education is briefly discussed, and annotated and nonannotated bibliographies of readings on mentoring are offered. Faculty-to-faculty mentoring is emphasized in the citations, but some readings also apply to faculty-student and practitioner-student relationships. (MSE)

It is proposed that more important than physical elements in the strain within the pharmacy profession are the perceptual elements: the consciousness of basic scientists with regard to clinical practitioners and vice versa. (MSE)

Results of a meeting on human resources policy in the health professions are summarized. Aspects of accreditation, licensure, and certification were discussed across a range of health professions, including similarities and differences, impact on each profession, and potential for interaction and cooperation for problem solving. (MSE)

Of 20 extrinsic and intrinsic factors relating to job satisfaction, pharmacy students at the University of Illinois most frequently selected these: salaries, sense of accomplishment, use of training, learning opportunities, and relationships with coworkers. (MSE)

In this position paper for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the gap between traditional basic science faculty and the newer group of practitioner-educators is examined, and remedies are suggested that focus on institutional goals, educational mission, daily activities, teaching methods, significance of effort, and differences in…

A systematic approach to reform of pharmaceutical education is seen as necessary to link intended outcomes of reform to a progressive and generally accepted mission of professional practice. Cooperation between pharmaceutical education, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies is viewed as necessary and refinement of professional…

Conflicts between basic research and applied science segments of pharmacy are discussed, with special attention to traditional goals of teaching, research, and service and to improving relationships between these branches of the profession. Techniques already tried, such as peer review of grant proposals, and faculty nontenure "service track," are…