Heroes Of Pharmacy

Download or read book Heroes of Pharmacy written by Dennis B. Worthen and published by American Pharmacists Association (APhA). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heroes of Pharmacy: Professional Leadership in Times of Change, 2nd edition, presents the highlights of the professional lives of 52 American pharmacists (and the 20 founders of the American Pharmaceutical Association) who helped change the way we use medicines, not only in the United States, but also worldwide. They also changed the profession of pharmacy. Through the lives of these professionals, we witness the personal commitments that changed pharmacy education from an informal apprenticeship to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Readers will gain insight about the lives of college founders and college presidents. Key Features: Essays on the professional lives of 52 pharmacy statesmen, reformers, activists, educators, ethicists, editors, and pioneers plus the 20 founders of the American Pharmaceutical Association.