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Outcomes 7 Years After Development of an Area of Concentration in Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: There is an escalating need for pharmacists to provide care for geriatric and palliative care patients. Developing and maintaining an Area of Concentration in Geriatrics and Palliative Care (ARCO-GPC) is a mechanism to provide students a pathway to pursue an area of emphasis consistent with their professional interests during their Doctor of Pharmacy education. The purpose is to describe the development and 7-year outcomes of the ARCO-GPC at the University of Pittsburgh.

Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101030

Authors: Christine M. Ruby-Scelsi, Maria F. Felton Lowry

Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacy and Medical Practices

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400