My AHEC

Eastern Area Health Education Center

Augment Your Pharmacist Education in Greenville, NC

At Eastern AHEC, it’s our goal to provide healthcare education resources throughout the entire length of your medical career. Our pharmacy department offers pharmacist resources in Greenville, NC for both practicing pharmacists and pharmacy students as part of our healthcare provider support and student services.

Have a Successful Pharmacy Career with the Help of Eastern AHEC

From continuing education to preceptor training, Eastern AHEC is here to offer resources and connections to pharmacists in Greenville and throughout the eastern NC region. Learn more about our programs below, and find a place where you can grow.

Pharmacy Continuing Education

For practicing pharmacists, we offer regional continuing education, including certificate programs for advanced training in disease state management. Check our calendar to see what events and courses are available for pharmacists.

Pharmacy Student Education

Eastern AHEC coordinates pharmacy student education at advanced levels for UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy PharmD candidates through the Experiential Education Program.

Pharmacy Preceptors

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy faculty serve as our pharmacy preceptors and provide a role model for PharmD students and residents in both hospital and ambulatory care settings. In addition, we foster preceptor skills for regional pharmacists who participate in the UNC School of Pharmacy’s Experiential Education Program.

Rotation Experience

Our center promotes the retention of new pharmacy graduates to the eastern NC region by offering rotation experiences in community health settings and pharmacies, as well as interdisciplinary training in rural areas.

Also, we provide on-campus seminars twice a month for pharmacy students in Greenville to complement clinical rotations. These seminars focus on:

  • Case discussion about the application of clinical skills to patient care
  • Development of formal and informal presentation skills
  • Interpretation of medical literature using evidence-based principles

If you are a practicing pharmacist or pharmacy student, take advantage of the pharmacist and workforce resources Eastern AHEC offers. If you have questions, reach out to our department today, and we’d be glad to help.

Eastern AHEC proudly provides resources for pharmacy students in Greenville, NC and the surrounding region.