1. Oath of a Pharmacist
Students are expected to follow the principles outlined in the Oath of a Pharmacist.Oath:
I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns
I will promote inclusion and belonging, respect differences in all individuals, and address health disparities to advance health equity for all people
I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients
I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me
I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness
I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct
I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care
I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values
to prepare the next generation of pharmacists
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
The Oath of a Pharmacist was first developed in 1983 by the AACP Board of Directors and was revised in 1994, 2007, 2021 and 2025. The current Oath of a Pharmacist was adopted by AACP and APhA in August 2025.
2. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ COP Professionalism Policy
3. Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Students shall utilize the elements within the CPD process to develop habits associated with becoming a lifelong learner.
For information, please refer to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, Guidance on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the Profession of Pharmacy
