Master in Clinical Pharmacy (MCP) students at GMU participated in classes by experts from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in the field of evidence-based and patient-centred practice. MCP program at GMU is offered in collaboration with VCU and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. The following classes were conducted in Semester 1 of the MCP program;
- Crafting a literature search in PubMed by Ms. Rachel Koenig on Oct. 30, 2018
- Level of evidence in clinical research by Dr. Julie Patterson on Nov. 1, 2018
- How to Use Patient-Reported Outcomes to Improve Care by Prof. David Holdford on Nov. 6, 2018
Students reviewed assigned articles and watched videos before each session. The classes were conducted utilizing a distance learning approach and the sessions were live allowing full range of interaction including discussions, questions and answers.
Dean Sherief Khalifa commented: Using technology in teaching and learning has enabled us to engage our students with our international partners and experts around the world to provide them with the highest quality of postgraduate education.