P23 - Virtual Immersive Simulations and In-Person Experiential Opportunity in Pharmacy Education for Secondary and Post-Secondary Students from Underrepresented Communities​

Program Abstract: Pharmacy professionals have a critical role in health promotion and acute/chronic disease prevention and management. There is a need for greater diversity amongst pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as Black and Indigenous communities continue to be underrepresented in these professions. To foster a more diverse field of pharmacy professionals and to provide equitable and culturally competent care to the communities they serve, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives must be incorporated in the pharmacy education recruitment process. The PharmPath project prioritized underrepresented communities in all stages of development and delivery of the on-site experiential day for aspiring students who identify with these groups.