Abstract
Background.
This article aims to present the results of the final exam in pharmacy among Polish pharmacy students. This exam was modeled on the British national exam supervised by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Methods.
The exam was conducted in 3 cities in Poland, among a total of 175 final-year students. Taking the exam was voluntary and anonymous.
Results.
The results indicate that none of the Polish students achieved the 70% mark required to pass the Great Britain exam. Significant differences in test results were noticed between cities. Students achieved the best average exam result in Bydgoszcz (46.35%), then in Warsaw (38.81%) and Łódź (38.35%)
Conclusions.
The pharmaceutical education system in Poland requires complete changes that will prepare future pharmacists for clinical work. Increasing the role of a pharmacist in health care requires raising the level of education and emphasizing the practical content of education.
George S V Wills and the Westminster College of Chemistry and Pharmacy: A Chapter in Pharmaceutical Education in Great Britain