Abstract
Background and PurposeTwo clinical pharmacists created a service to specifically manage diabetes and its related complications in a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Texas to provide closer follow-up and more in-depth education. Educational Activity and SettingStudent pharmacists, stationed at the FQHC for six week introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences, are responsible for scheduling and leading the clinic visits, completing the documentation, and scheduling any follow-up appointments. FindingsThe service, which served 349 patients over a one-year period, is highly regarded on student rotation evaluations. Students enjoy the opportunity to manage complex patients as part of an interprofessional team. The success of the service is strengthened by highly motivated pharmacy students, who work through the challenges of serving an indigent patient population. SummaryTo help meet the needs of the growing number of patients with chronic diseases in a local FQHC, this student-led service was designed to support the nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the clinic in improving patient care.
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