Overview of the Global Health PRN

Established in 2015, the Global Health Practice and Research Network (PRN) was created out of a need to provide clinical pharmacists, trainees, and researchers with a single network to address global health concerns. Our goal is to make sure every pharmacist and student pharmacist feels they can make a difference for all from wherever they are in the world – at an international or local level! We envision a health care landscape in which thoughtful, context-inclusive, culturally competent, and resource-efficient care for transnational health issues is provided through interprofessional and interinstitutional partnerships across borders.

The Global Health PRN consists of over 100 pharmacists and trainees (students, residents, and fellows) from diverse clinical backgrounds with a shared mission to promote the role of clinical pharmacy in global health through developing programs that enhance the knowledge and skills of members; fostering collaborative connections; advancing global health training opportunities; and sharing best practices for education, pharmacy practice, research, and ethical engagement.

All students, residents, and fellows are encouraged to follow the PRN on social media on X (formerly Twitter) @ACCPGlobal and further connect on ACCP Communities after joining.

PRN Leadership

• Veena Venugopalan, Pharm.D., BCIDP: Chair
• Martha Ndung’u, Pharm.D.: Chair-Elect
• Kathy E. Monangai, Pharm.D.: Secretary-Treasurer
• Lauren Jonkman, Pharm.D., BCACP: Immediate-Past Chair
• Jo E. Rodgers, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCCP: Board Liaison

Opportunities and Resources for Resident and Fellow PRN Members

• Check out our Directory of Global Health Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training. This directory is updated annually by the Global Health PRN and includes PGY1 residencies, PGY2 residencies, and fellowship programs offering global health opportunities.
• Check out our Global Health Resource Directory made up of PRN members who have identified themselves as willing and open to speaking with trainees who are interested in, considering, or deciding to pursue a career in or related to global health.
• Join a PRN committee: Our committees welcome residents and fellows and include Member Engagement (with a focus on trainees), Nominations, Programming, and Scholarship.
• Learn about Global Health issues through our educational events and newsletter.
• Network with and learn from other PRN members around the world with interest and experience in global health through our networking events.
• Become a newsletter contributor or social media liaison to raise awareness about current issues in global health pharmacy and member news.

JACCP Global Health PRN Opinion Paper Summary: The Five Pillars of Global Health Engagement and Pharmacists’ Role in the Facilitation and Promotion of Global Health¹

The Global Health PRN strives to encourage the improvement of health worldwide, both internationally and locally. Our goal is to make sure all pharmacists feel they can make a difference wherever they are. Here are five pillars that we stand by and hope might resonate with others: