APTICON 2011 Focuses on Pharmacy Education in India

The 16th Annual Convention of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTICON 2011) was held from 7-9 October 2011 in India.

The 16th Annual Convention of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTICON 2011) was held from 7-9 October 2011 at ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga in Punjab. The theme of the convention was “Re-Framing Pharmacy Education through Need Based Approach.” Around 1200 pharmacy teachers across the country participated in the event.

While delivering the presidential address, Dr P G Yeole, president of APTI has unambiguously conceded that the pharmacy education in the country is passing through a difficult phase and the time has come to explore avenues of improving the situation. He said a full and critical voice is needed to shape the future of pharmacy education so as to enhance its quality and relevance.

Citing assessments of experts in pharmacy education, he said in all