Capacity-building and collaborative curriculum development: A transition from BPharm to PharmD degree at Nnamdi Azikiwe university in Nigeria

Authors

  • Nkem P. Nonyel Howard University College of Pharmacy, NW Washington, United States https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4153-3386
  • Brian O. Ogbonna Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State & King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2022.224.131142

Keywords:

BPharm-to-PharmD, Capacity building, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship programme, Collaborative curriculum development, Curricula transition, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria

Abstract

Introduction: The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) started its Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programme in the 2006-2007 academic year. However, NAU’s BPharm curriculum was not clinically focused, and NAU lacked expertise in implementing the clinical pharmacy focus of a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programme. The NAU pharmacy programme set out to transition from the BPharm curriculum to a new PharmD curriculum. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the capacity-building and collaborative development of the new PharmD curriculum at NAU. In consultation and collaboration with an expert Carnegie African Diaspora. Description: During a six-week visit, the collaborators co-designed a model didactic and experiential PharmD curriculum, harmonised course syllabi and content, and revised the Clinical Clerkship Logbook. Conclusion: The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences applied for and obtained University approval for the PharmD degree as a graduate degree. The National University Commission approved the PharmD programme.

Author Biographies

Nkem P. Nonyel, Howard University College of Pharmacy, NW Washington, United States

Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice - Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy Sciences

Brian O. Ogbonna, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State & King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Faculty of Pharmacy

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Published

03-12-2022

How to Cite

Nonyel, N., & Ogbonna, B. O. (2022). Capacity-building and collaborative curriculum development: A transition from BPharm to PharmD degree at Nnamdi Azikiwe university in Nigeria. Pharmacy Education, 22(4), p. 131–142. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2022.224.131142

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Vol. 22 No. 4 (2022): Academic Pharmacy Section Special Issue

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