Over the course of his career, Michael has worked across more than 80 countries, collaborating with universities, regulatory authorities, ministries of health, accreditation bodies, professional associations, NGOs, healthcare organisations, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Michael (“Mike”) Rouse is an internationally recognised leader in pharmacy education, accreditation, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and practice advancement, with more than four decades of experience across professional practice, academia, quality assurance, and international collaboration.
He is recognised internationally for helping shape contemporary approaches to pharmacy education quality, lifelong professional development, and practice transformation.
Michael is the Founder & Managing Director of Global Pharmacy Solutions (GPS), an international consultancy supporting organisations in accreditation and quality advancement, strategic change management and academic programs enhancement, CPD systems, and pharmacy practice transformation.
Development of international accreditation and quality assurance frameworks and standards used by universities, regulatory authorities, and accreditation bodies worldwide.
Introduction and implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) models across multiple countries and healthcare systems.
Leadership of international accreditation reviews, faculty development programs, and quality advancement initiatives across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.
Design and implementation of strategic transformation initiatives focused on practice advancement, patient-centred care, and integration of pharmacists into evolving healthcare systems.
Creation and expansion of global partnerships, educational collaborations, and professional development initiatives involving academic institutions, regulatory authorities, government ministries, NGOs, and healthcare organisations.
Michael has held senior leadership and advisory roles across some of the most influential organisations in global pharmacy education, accreditation, and professional development.
Leading international collaborations, strategic partnerships, and global engagement initiatives focused on advancing pharmacy practice, professional development, and healthcare transformation.
Led the development and expansion of ACPE’s International Services Program, including international accreditation standards, evaluation systems, and quality assurance frameworks. Michael directed 37 international accreditation visits and played a key role in advancing global quality standards in pharmacy education.
Supporting international strategy and collaboration initiatives related to professional recognition, credentialing, and pharmacy specialisation.
Vice-President, member of several board and Section executive committees, contributor & leader in quality assurance and education initiatives.
Supported the advancement of credentialing frameworks and professional development pathways for pharmacists in the United States and internationally.
Author: Michael J. Rouse
Authors: Dopp AL, Moulton JR, Rouse MJ, Trewet CB
Authors: Michael J Rouse, Arijana Meštrović
Authors: Snežana Mugoša, Arijana Meštrović, Veselinka Vukićević, Milanka Žugić, and Michael J. Rouse
Authors: Tatjana Šipetić, Dragana Rajković, Nataša Bogavac Stanojević, Valentina Marinković, Arijana Meštrović, Michael J. Rouse
Authors: Vesna Stavrova, Maja Simonoska Crcarevska, Zorica Naumovska, Biljana Bozhinovska, Joana Andonoska, Katarina Stavric, Viktorija Maksimova, Arijana Meštrović, Michael J. Rouse
Authors: Sule Apikoglu, Aysu Selcuk, Vildan Ozcan, Ecehan Balta, Meltem Turker, Ozge Durak Albayrak, Arijana Mestrovic, Michael Rouse & Arman Uney
Michael’s contributions to pharmacy education and professional advancement have been recognised internationally. His achievements include:
