A call for social accountability within pharmacy education: concepts, relevance, and accreditation

Abstract

Introduction: Social accountability (SA) is a leap to excellence in health education. While pharmacists are ideally situated in the healthcare setting to practice SA through research, service, and practice, SA is underrepresented in pharmacy education. Commentary: Here the foundational concepts of SA, the relevance to pharmacy education, as well as the accreditation considerations for the implementation of SA are discussed. Implications: There is a need for SA to be implemented in pharmacy education to address health equity, quality, and improve patient health outcomes.