Strengthen Academic Pharmacy by Protecting Self-Expression

Abstract

Pharmacy, including academic pharmacy, is affected by several important issues. Additionally, we deal with these issues in a society that is increasingly polarized in beliefs and siloed in interactions. Within this important juncture, pharmacy faculty may be prone to employ restrictions on freedom of expression, particularly around viewpoints they do not endorse. This tendency will likely have unintended effects and inhibit the ability of the profession to find solutions to its current challenges. We implore the Academy to actively work to increase viewpoint diversity, open inquiry, and academic freedom.