Hajimiri Seyed Hossein, Soleymani Fatemeh
Department of Pharmacoeconomic and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Pharmaceutical Management and Economic Research Center, The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Daru. 2024 Dec 3;33(1):3. doi: 10.1007/s40199-024-00547-6.
The pharmaceutical industry is poised for transformative advancements amid rapid technological developments and rising challenges. This editorial emphasizes the need to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines into educational frameworks to prepare future professionals with the diverse skills essential for success. Effective collaboration between scientific knowledge, business acumen, and interdisciplinary teamwork is crucial for navigating the industry's evolving landscape. Innovations in education, such as e-learning, simulation-based training, and gamification, promote critical thinking, adaptability, and creativity in learners. Furthermore, partnerships between academia and the pharmaceutical sector-through internships, mentorships, and joint research-bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application. By adopting STEM-focused educational strategies and fostering strong industry-academic alliances, the next generation of pharmaceutical professionals will be equipped to tackle complex challenges and drive ongoing innovation and excellence within the industry.
在技术快速发展和挑战不断增加的背景下，制药行业正迎来变革性的进步。这篇社论强调了将STEM（科学、技术、工程和数学）学科纳入教育框架的必要性，以便培养出具备成功所需各种技能的未来专业人员。科学知识、商业头脑和跨学科团队合作之间的有效协作对于应对该行业不断变化的格局至关重要。教育领域的创新，如电子学习、基于模拟的培训和游戏化，促进学习者的批判性思维、适应性和创造力。此外，学术界与制药行业之间通过实习、指导和联合研究建立的伙伴关系，将理论知识与实际应用联系起来。通过采用以STEM为重点的教育策略并促进强大的行业-学术联盟，下一代制药专业人员将有能力应对复杂挑战，并推动该行业持续创新和追求卓越。
