Amber Toler, PharmDMahasarakham University, Mahasarakham, Thailand I chose an International APPE to broaden my perspective on pharmacy practice and healthcare delivery across different cultural and regulatory environments. Experiencing pharmacy in another country allows me to compare healthcare systems and appreciate alternative approaches to patient care. I was also motivated by a desire to strengthen my… Read More
Adrienne Kue, PharmD, reflects on her transformative experience during an international APPE at Hiroshima University Hospital. Immersing in Japan’s healthcare culture, she learned about pharmacists’ roles and practices, emphasizing cultural humility and patient-centered care. Highlights included visits to significant sites and insights into traditional herbal medicine, enhancing her commitment to empathetic pharmacy practice.
Melissa Loo, PharmDInternational APPE Location: Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan My decision to pursue an International APPE was driven by my desire to immerse myself in another culture and explore pharmacy in another country. I strongly believe that international experiences foster more innovation, help people develop a more open mindset, and build stronger life-long friendships… Read More
International APPE Experience Spain, Barcelona, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Paul I sought out an International APPE in Barcelona because I wanted to expand my perspective on healthcare beyond the U.S. system and deepen my understanding of global health dynamics. I’ve always believed that effective healthcare is inherently collaborative and increasingly globalized, especially… Read More
International APPE Experience, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland While studying pharmacy, I served as a Spanish medical interpreter and a volunteer in the pharmacy patient encounter program at Clínica Esperanza, a primary care clinic that serves uninsured and underserved Hispanic or Latinx patients in Memphis. This is where my interest in ambulatory care and psychiatry… Read More
University of Toronto Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyToronto, Canada I chose to pursue an International APPE to gain a broader perspective on global healthcare systems and pharmacy practice beyond the United States. This opportunity allowed me to experience different practice types/environments and learn more about international pharmacy initiatives. Of course, exploring another country was a… Read More
Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand I chose to pursue an International APPE because I wanted to immerse myself in diverse cultures and gain firsthand insight into how pharmacy is practiced outside of the United States. As a first-generation Thai-American, applying for the Thailand International APPE was particularly meaningful to me. This opportunity enabled me to… Read More
I have always wanted to travel abroad, so even during my undergraduate studies, I felt that studying abroad briefly would be the best way to visit other countries. However, being in the 3+1 program, time flew by, and I did not get to experience that in undergrad, so I was very excited when I found… Read More
