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WSU Program Aims to Address Shortage of Rural Pharmacists, 'the Most Accessible Health Care Providers in America'

Source
The Spokesman-Review
Link
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Date
Jan 31, 2023
Summary
A new program at the Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences addresses workforce shortages by supporting rural pharmacies and increasing the number of rural pharmacists over the next 10 years. The curriculum includes hands-on experiences in rural clinics and a project focused on improving an aspect of rural health care. Students are eligible to receive a $10,000-a-year scholarship if they agree to practice for at least 3 years in rural Washington after graduation.
Tagged as
Access · Health disparities · Health workforce education and training · Health workforce supply and demand · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Pharmacy workforce · Scholarships for health careers · Washington