AI-Empowered Pharmacy Professional Master Talent Cultivation Models

Zhang Wenlin, Lu Helin*

doi:10.64649/yh.eg.2025030001

AI-Empowered Pharmacy Professional Master Talent Cultivation Models

期刊: 《Educational Guide》 DOI:10.64649/yh.eg.2025030001 全文阅读返回期刊

Zhang Wenlin, Lu Helin*

School of Pharmacy, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology

摘要

The global pharmaceutical industry is currently navigating a profound transformation precipitated by the Fourth Industrial Revolution ("Pharma 4.0"), where the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and machine learning (ML) is reshaping the entire value chain from drug discovery to post-market surveillance. This technological paradigm shift has created an acute "skills gap" within the workforce, necessitating a fundamental re-evaluation of higher education models, particularly for the Professional Master of Pharmacy (MPharm). Traditional curricula, historically rooted in chemistry and clinical therapeutics, are increasingly insufficient to prepare graduates for a data-driven healthcare environment. This review provides an exhaustive analysis of emerging "AI + Pharmacy" talent cultivation models. We examine global initiatives in curricular reform, including the integration of Python programming and computational thinking; pedagogical innovations utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) and Generative AI; and structural reforms such as the "dual-mentor" system and industry-academia collaborative bases. By synthesizing data from diverse educational systems, including the United States, Europe, and China, we propose a comprehensive framework for cultivating future-ready, innovative pharmacy talent capable of navigating the interface of biological science and computational intelligence.

关键词

Artificial Intelligence; Professional Master of Pharmacy; Talent Cultivation, Curriculum Reform; Industry-Education Integration

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