Spanish Initiative for a Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum
Spanish Initiative for a Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum
A Spanish language and culture initiative started in 2004 has resulted in increased Spanish language and cultural competence among pharmacy students and recent graduates. Student participation in the various elective curricular elements has been consistently strong and students are able to provide linguistically competent care to patients at the APPE clinic site, which serves a large Spanish-speaking population. Since the initiative began, the percent of COPHS students graduating with a major or minor in Spanish has increased from 1% to 11%.
Conclusion
A Spanish language and culture initiative started in 2004 has resulted in increased Spanish language and cultural competence among pharmacy students and recent graduates. Student participation in the various elective curricular elements has been consistently strong and students are able to provide linguistically competent care to patients at the APPE clinic site, which serves a large Spanish-speaking population. Since the initiative began, the percent of COPHS students graduating with a major or minor in Spanish has increased from 1% to 11%.
