BUILDING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE

Designing present and future-ready pharmacy programs that align education with practice and prepare graduates for evolving healthcare roles.

THE CONTEXT

ADVANCING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR MODERN PHARMACY PRACTICE

Pharmacy programs are continuously evolving to keep pace with changing healthcare needs and professional expectations.

Strengthening the connection between academic learning and real-world practice

Aligning programs with evolving accreditation standards and expectations

Preparing graduates for emerging and expanded roles in pharmacy

Ensuring graduates are ready to contribute confidently in practice settings

How Does GPS Support You?

We support institutions to transform academic programs to align with current and future pharmacy practice, offering both long-term transformation pathways and targeted interventions to address specific needs.

Our main services include:

Outer Ring Inner Compass

Program review
and gap analysis

Curriculum and
competency framework
design

Faculty development
and leadership training

Strengthen motivation,
engagement, and impact

Program positioning
and alignment

Integration of
experiential learning
and assessment

Implementation and
transformation support

Program review
and gap analysis

Program positioning
and alignment

Curriculum and
competency framework
design

Integration of
experiential learning
and assessment

Faculty development
and leadership training

Implementation and
transformation support

Program review
and gap analysis

Curriculum and
competency framework
design

Faculty development
and leadership training

Program positioning
and alignment

Integration of
experiential learning
and assessment

Implementation and
transformation support

Lasting Transformation

STRUCTURED SOLUTIONS FOR DEEP CHANGES WITHIN INSTITUTIONS

CLARITY

SOLUTION 1

ACCREDITATION READINESS REVIEW

For institutions at an early stage or with uncertain readiness

GPS OFFERS:

  • Accreditation readiness assessment
  • Gap analysis against target standards
  • Identification of key risks and priorities
  • High-level recommendations

OUTCOME:

Clear understanding of current state of readiness and requirements

DIRECTION

SOLUTION 2

ACCREDITATION READINESS REVIEW

For institutions at an early stage or with uncertain readiness

GPS OFFERS:

  • Accreditation readiness assessment
  • Gap analysis against target standards
  • Identification of key risks and priorities
  • High-level recommendations

OUTCOME:

Clear understanding of current state of readiness and requirements

INTEGRATION

SOLUTION 3

ACCREDITATION READINESS REVIEW

For institutions at an early stage or with uncertain readiness

GPS OFFERS:

  • Accreditation readiness assessment
  • Gap analysis against target standards
  • Identification of key risks and priorities
  • High-level recommendations

OUTCOME:

Clear understanding of current state of readiness and requirements

SOLUTION 1

CLARITY

Program Review & Analysis

For institutions identifying gaps or exploring reform

GPS OFFERS:

  • Program review (context, structure, process, outcomes, impact)
  • Gap analysis (theory vs practice, accreditation alignment)
  • SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats)
  • Identification of priorities and risks
  • High-level recommendations

OUTCOME:

Clear understanding of strengths, gaps, and improvement areas

SOLUTION 2

Direction

Program Strategy & Redesign

For institutions actively transforming programs

GPS OFFERS:

  • Evaluation
  • Program positioning and alignment with future practice
  • Curriculum and competency framework design
  • Integration of experiential learning and assessment
  • Initial faculty alignment

OUTCOME:

A structured, future-ready academic program

SOLUTION 3

Integration

Academic Program Transformation

For institutions committed to long-term improvement

GPS OFFERS:

  • End-to-end program transformation
  • Full curriculum and program implementation
  • Faculty development and leadership support
  • Integration into teaching, assessment, and governance
  • Ongoing rollout and refinement support

OUTCOME:

Sustainable, practice-ready programs aligned with future healthcare needs

Targeted Interventions

FOCUSED SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS

Workshops

Short, focused sessions to build awareness, skills, and alignment

Themes Include:
  • Quality of education and teaching practices
  • Curriculum transformation
  • SWOT Analysis, strategic planning and change management
  • Assessment in pharmacy education
  • Introduction to international frameworks (FIP, QA)
  • Experiential education and practice integration
  • Digital education and AI in pharmacy
Format:
  • Interactive workshops, on-site or online
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GUIDANCE

Targeted support for specific academic needs
Themes Include:
  • Applying FIP and other quality frameworks
  • Structuring competency-based curricula
  • Academic planning and program review
  • Quality assurance in education
  • Change management and faculty alignment
Format:
  • Short guidance sessions, on-site or online
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EXPERT INPUT

Access to specialised expertise for advanced or targeted needs

Themes Include:
  • International experts for specialised sessions
  • Support for advanced training programs
  • Contribution to niche academic initiatives
Format:
  • Short-term engagement based on requirements
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TRANSFORM YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Strengthen educational quality and align your academic programs with evolving pharmacy practice.

BOOK A CALL

Schedule a call to explore how GPS can support your program transformation.