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@article{210638,
        author = {Mr. Pramod Mahadev Kale and Mr. Shrivardhan M Bolaj and Mr. Omkar S Ghatge},
        title = {THE PARADIGM SHIFT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ITS TRANSFORMING IMPACT ON PHARMACY EDUCATION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {6},
        pages = {1872-1873},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=210638},
        abstract = {The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is fundamentally changing the landscape of pharmacy practice, from accelerated drug discovery to automated clinical decision-making. To ensure the future workforce remains relevant, pharmacy education must undergo a parallel pedagogical shift. This article explores the dual role of AI in pharmacy education: as an advanced instructional tool that personalizes learning, and as a core curricular subject required to build digital literacy. We discuss the current state of AI adoption in academic institutions, outline opportunities for classroom and simulation enhancement, identify deep-seated structural and ethical challenges, and provide an actionable roadmap for curriculum reform aligned with global educational standards.},
        keywords = {Adaptive AI, Experiential learning, Faculty Development},
        month = {November},
        }