The First International Residency Program Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

The First International Residency Program Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

The processes by which the pharmacy residency program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia became the first American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited program outside the United States is described. This article provides key points for a su...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education Vol. 76; no. 10; p. 1
Main Authors: Al-Qadheeb, Nada S, Alissa, Dema A, Al-Jedai, Ahmed, Ajlan, Aziza, Al-Jazairi, Abdulrazaq S
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandria Elsevier Limited 30-11-2012
Subjects:
Accreditation
Compliance
Educational Objectives
Eligibility
Health care policy
Health Services
Hospitals
Information Services
Medical residencies
National Programs
Pharmacists
Pharmacy
Physicians
Program Descriptions
Quality standards
Society
Teaching hospitals
United States > US
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Summary:The processes by which the pharmacy residency program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia became the first American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited program outside the United States is described. This article provides key points for a successful program for other pharmacy residency programs around the world. Additionally, it points out the need for establishing international standards for pharmacy residency programs. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467