Academics

Domain 1 - Foundational Knowledge

Subdomain 1.1. Learner (Learner) - Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (i.e., pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient- centered care.

Domain 2 - Essentials for Practice and Care

Subdomain 2.1. Patient-centered care (Caregiver) - Provide patient-centered care as the medication expert (collect and interpret evidence, prioritize, formulate assessments and recommendations, implement, monitor and adjust plans, and document activities).
Subdomain 2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager) - Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
Subdomain 2.3. Health and Wellness (Promoter) - Design prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to manage chronic disease and improve health and wellness.
Subdomain 2.4. Population-based care (Provider) - Describe how population-based care influences patient-centered care and influences the development of practice guidelines and evidence-based best practices.

Domain 3 - Approach to Practice and Care

Subdomain 3.1. Problem Solving (Problem Solver) - Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
Subdomain 3.2. Educator (Educator) - Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding.
Subdomain 3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate) - Assure that patients’ best interests are represented.
Subdomain 3.4. Interprofessional collaboration (Collaborator) - Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
Subdomain 3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer) - Recognize social determinants of health to diminish disparities and inequities in access to quality care.
Subdomain 3.6. Communication (Communicator) - Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with an individual, group, or organization.

Domain 4 – Personal and Professional Development

Sub Domain 4.1. Self-awareness (Self-aware) – Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth. 
Sub Domain 4.2. Leadership (Leader) - Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position.
Sub Domain 4.3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Innovator) - Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals.
Sub Domain 4.4. Professionalism (Professional) - Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.

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