Sunday, August 30, 2026

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Organised by the FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section Chair(s) Dr. Stephen F. Eckel, PharmD, MHA, FFIP, ExCo member, FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA & Dr. Michael Stepanovic, PharmD, MS, ExCo member, FIP Hospital Pharmacy Section, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, USA Introduction: This interactive session will focus on the development of globally adaptable accreditation standards and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for hospital pharmacy education. This initiative builds upon the FIP Basel Statements, the ongoing development of Foundational Elements for Optimal Medicines Use in Hospital Pharmacy, and prior work identifying gaps in pharmacy education related to hospital practice. Despite advances in pharmacy practice, many graduates remain underprepared for hospital pharmacy roles due to limited integration of hospital-specific competencies within accreditation frameworks. This project aims to bridge this gap by defining practice-ready expectations at the point of graduation, aligned with global workforce needs. The session will introduce the project, present preliminary concepts, and engage participants in structured activities to refine accreditation standards and EPAs through global consensus-building. This session will be organised by the Basel Statement Promotion Committee of the Hospital Pharmacy Section which includes Stephen Eckel, Michael Stepanovic, Jonathan Penm, Rob Moss, Marianne Ivy, Josep M Guiu, and Emmanuel Obiri-Bakai. Tentative Programme 09:00 – 09:30 | Background & Project Overview · Speakers: o Dr. Stephen F. Eckel (Chair, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, USA) o Dr. Michael Stepanovic (Co-Chair, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, USA) · Workshop Facilitators & Guest Speakers: o TBA 09:30 – 11:00 | Workshop 1: Defining and Refining Accreditation Standards · Objective: Participants will review and refine proposed hospital pharmacy-specific accreditation standards, ensuring global applicability across diverse educational and resource settings. · Activities: o Small-group discussions o Identification and refinement of essential competencies o Confirm alignment with practice expectations 11:00 – 11:15 | Break 11:15 – 12:15 | Workshop 2: Development and Refinement Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) · Objective: Participants will contribute to defining core EPAs for hospital pharmacy, focusing on what graduates should be able to perform independently upon entering practice. · Activities: o EPA drafting and refinement o Mapping EPAs to competencies and standards o Discussion of assessment and implementation strategies 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A and Closing Remarks · Open discussion to gather final insights, address participant questions, and outline next steps. · Moderator: Dr. Stephen F. Eckel (Chair, Basel Statement Promotion Committee, USA) Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: - Describe the need for hospital pharmacy-specific accreditation standards and EPAs in aligning education with practice. - Evaluate gaps in current pharmacy education related to hospital practice readiness. - Contribute to the development of globally relevant accreditation standards. - Develop and refine Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for hospital pharmacy practice. - Engage in consensus-building to support global implementation of education frameworks. Key Takeaways: - Bridging Education and Practice – Understanding how accreditation standards and EPAs can close the readiness gap for hospital pharmacists. - Global Consensus Development – Active participation in shaping internationally relevant education frameworks. - Actionable Educational Frameworks – Tools to support curriculum reform and accreditation processes. - Workforce Transformation – Contribution to a globally aligned, practice-ready pharmacy workforce. Registration The session is only accessible for registered participants. Registration is €10 (Including VAT). Registration is requested to give workshop organizers an understanding on how many workshop materials to purchase.