An Exploration of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism in Standardized Patient Simulations.

A trending topic in pharmacy education is the importance of educating and exposing student pharmacists to topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism (DEIA). Incorporation of diverse patient populations is one emerging learning opportunity for students in the DEIA space. This commentary presents the findings of seven pharmacy programs reporting similarities and differences in standardized patient (SP) recruitment and training, and their use in DEIA simulation learning activities.

Preparation of β-Hydroxyketones (Aldols) from the Alkylation of -Silyl Aryl Cyanohydrins with Epoxides.

β-Hydroxyketones (aldols) are prepared from the alkylation-deprotection of -silylated aryl cyanohydrins with epoxides. Key to the success of the method was the suppression of an cyclic imidate formation that occurs upon initial opening of the epoxide ring.

Transition from in-person to telehealth standardized patient encounters: A retrospective analysis of 18 cases.

Introduction: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many pedagogical activities shifted from in-person to virtual modalities, including standardized patient (SP) encounters. While many academic institutions may not have previously been conducting SP encounters virtually, this change provided student pharmacists with new opportunities to learn and practice telehealth techniques, which are important with the continuously evolving healthcare landscape.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed pharmacy student performance on and perceptions of SP cases in fall 2019 (in-person) and fall 2020 (telehealth) semesters.

A Systematic Review of Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy Practice and Education.

To review literature pertaining to entrepreneurship in pharmacy practice, education, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) identified for pharmacist entrepreneurs. In terms of pharmacy practice, entrepreneurship was most frequently identified with innovation and creativity to develop new opportunities for pharmacists. The most frequent role for entrepreneurship in pharmacy education was related to schools putting a greater emphasis on innovation, creativity, or divergent thinking.