SUAP-01 - FIP AIM Global Academic Leaders Forum 2024 (GALF) (Event for academic pharmacy leaders)*

Meeting room 1.60

Chair(s)

Prof. Lilian M. Azzopardi, FIP AIM Chair, University of Malta, Malta

Introduction

The Global Academic Leaders Forum (GALF) is FIP AIM’s annual meeting platform designed to strengthen institutional and professional development. GALF 2024 will focus on innovative recruitment strategies for students, faculty, and staff in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education schools. As academic capacity and expertise are critical in shaping future pharmacy professionals, this session aims to address the global trend of declining enrolment numbers, qualified staff recruitment and development needs and explore solutions. Following each presentation, roundtable discussions will be facilitated among participants. These discussions are designed to foster collaborative learning, allowing attendees to share experiences, reflect on best practices from their respective schools, countries, and regions and discuss challenges The aim is to generate actionable recommendations and insights that can be applied to enhance recruitment and retention strategies in pharmacy education that are in support of a sustainable academic capacity and pharmaceutical workforce.

For more information, please regarding the FIP Academic Institutional Membership (AIM) click here.

 

Programme

Advancing pharmacy education: Navigating recruitment and retention strategies for faculty and students in schools of pharmacy

 

09:00 – 09:05

Introduction 
Dr Ozge Ozer, FIP Education and Professional Development Manager, Turkey
09:05 – 09:10

Opening speech by the chair
09:10 – 09:35 Enhancing student recruitment & retention: Strategies and challenges
Mr Brian Hemstreet, Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Professor, Colorado University Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, USA
09:35 – 10:05 Roundtable discussion 1
Discussing innovative strategies for student enrolment, adapting recruitment approaches, and reducing unintended enrolments in pharmacy schools
10:05 – 10:25 Faculty recruitment and retention: Navigating challenges in diverse regions (Part 1)
Prof Sherief Khalifa, Dean, Dubai Pharmacy College, United Arab Emirates
10:25 – 10:45 Faculty recruitment and retention: Navigating challenges in diverse regions (Part 2)
Prof Paul John Gallagher, National University of Singapore Department of Pharmacy, Singapore
10:45 – 11:15 Roundtable discussion 2
Exploring challenges in faculty recruitment and retention, supporting diverse areas of science and practice, ensuring job stability for pharmaceutical sciences faculty, and recruiting high-calibre role models
11:15 – 11:35 Mentorship to support success and retention (Part 1)
Prof. Jouni Hirvonen, Vice-Rector of Research, Education, and Innovations, University of Helsinki, Finland
11:35 – 11:55 Mentorship to support success and retention (Part 2)
Prof. Yahya Choonara, Chair and Department Head, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
11:55 – 12:25 Roundtable discussion 3
Discussing integration of mentorship programmes into academic development, choosing mentorship models, and aligning recruitment strategies with long-term workforce development goals
12:25 – 12:30 Closing remarks

Learning objectives

  • Explore current global trends and challenges in recruiting students and faculty for pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education. 
  • Identify effective strategies for improving recruitment and retention of academic staff, with a focus on balancing expertise in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical practice.  
  • Explore the role of AI, technology, and practice trends in shaping future academic capacity and workforce development.