Pharmacy residency program

Pharmacy residency is education a pharmacist can pursue beyond the degree required for licensing as a pharmacist (in the United States of America: PharmD).

After completing Pharm.D.(6-year program) and registering as pharmacist

Residencies and Fellowships in Pharmacy Practice (Pharmaceutical care) (4-year Program)

In 2003, representatives from school of pharmacy and Thai Pharmacy council met to discuss the need for initiation of an organized, directed, postgraduate training program in a defined area of pharmacy practice also known as "residency" and "fellowship” training. In 2006, the residency program is formally established and offered through 3 universities naming Khon Kaen University, Prince Songklanagarind University and Naraesuan University. A residency may occur at any career point following an entry-level degree in pharmacy. Individuals planning practice-oriented careers are encouraged to complete all formal academic education before entry into a residency. Residency and fellowship programs in Thailand are integrated into intensive 4-yr program. The first year “Pharmacy Practice” exists primarily to train pharmacists in professional practice and management activities. Residencies provide experience in integrating pharmacy services with the comprehensive needs of individual practice settings and provide in-depth experiences leading to advanced practice skills and knowledge. The resident's practice experiences are closely directed and evaluated by a qualified practitioner-preceptor. The 2nd and 3rd year “Specialized Residencies” advance an ability to conceptualize new and improved pharmacy services. Within a given residency program, there is considerable consistency in content for each resident. In addition, accreditation standards and program guidelines produced by College of Pharmacotherapeutics (Thailand) provide considerable program content detail and look after consistency among programs. The 4th year “Fellowship” is aimed primarily to develop competency in the scientific research process, including conceptualizing, planning, conducting, and reporting research. Under the close direction and instruction of a qualified researcher-preceptor, the participant (the fellow) receives a highly individualized learning experience that utilizes the fellow's research interests and knowledge needs as a focus for his or her education and training. A fellowship candidate is expected to possess basic practice skills relevant to the knowledge area of the fellowship. Such skills may be obtained through practice experience or through an appropriate residency and should be maintained during the program.

Residencies and Fellowships in Pharmaceutical and Health Consumer Protection (4-year Program)

The College of Pharmaceutical and Health Consumer Protection of Thailand (CPHCP.) was established by the Pharmacy Council of Thailand in 2011

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