Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India

An association founded by the pioneers of Pharmacy education in India in 1966 by leading personalities like Prof. M. .L Schroff, Prof. G. P Srivastava and others, have come a long way in creating better intercommunication and promotion of excellence ter intercommunication and promotion of excellence in pharmacy education. Through it’s tailor-made mission and objectives, the association has provided a common platform for bringing together teachers of pharmacy education across the nation. APTI which is celebrating Its 57 years, today has more than 15000 life members apart from a sizeable number of associate life members and student members from allover the country. The association with it’s activities is providing a robust platform for the bouncirng avant-garde ideas of the members in the academic field through new and more advanced teaching methodologies, fabrication of tools, computer-aided drug designs and other applications through Interaction with industry, hospitals, regulatory bodies and community pharmacy. APTI association has grown and expanded its presence in areas beyond Pharmacy education, into: Nurturing the aspirations of students. Guide cutting-edge research. Provide invaluable consultancy to industry and academia. Encouraging entrepreneurial spirit by promoting start-ups. Teachers' Advisory to strengthen Teaching Learning and Research. Outcome-based processes focusing on Teacher's welfare. Group Insurance tor Teachers. National forum for teachers to connect with high officials. Plans to have an Extensive membership drive to bring all teachers. On the cards Travel grants to teachers for international connect. Collaborations with high-end labs to provide teachers with facilities to cater to R&D APTI awards for deserving teachers and motivation for othersto work hard. Publishing high esteemed Scopus-lndexed journals. Newsletter of women forum and APT bulletin theme based. Active website and connect at the Secretariat to attend to all teacher's concerns. "To be the best National Platform for dealing with all issues related to Pharmacy Teaching and Education in India". To identify specific objectives of the profession and to define the objectives of Pharmacy Education for the coming years To protect the interests of Pharmacy Teachers in general. To bring the Pharmacy teachers on one platform and most regularly to discuss the various issues of Pharmacy Education To develop the Methods & Techniques to impart Quality Education in Pharmacy Profession. To discuss the current needs of Pharma Industry and the society at large, and to modify the syllabus pattern according to the needs of industry and the society To honour the best Teachers, Principals, and Researchers for their contribution to Pharmacy Education & Research and Community Service annually. To establish a APTI - Shree B. M. Reddy Pharmacy Training Institution at Bengaluru to impart continuing Education Programmes needed for updating knowledge of Pharmacy Teachers. To project APTI as the only voluntary agency to be consulted by the Govt. of India, respective State Governments, and the Statutory bodies like PCI, AICTE in all the matters related to Pharmacy Education To build up rapport with regulatory bodies, Central Government, State Governments, Pharmaceutical Industries and Professional bodies. To spread the awareness of Pharmacy Profession in the Society, arranging various camps, public lectures, exhibitions etc., To provide information regarding job opportunities in Pharmacy Education. To publish quality books. To Publish Bi Monthly APTI Bulletin To publish Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice. To Publish Woman to Woman Quarterly bulletin. To make available the published papers of the life members on internet To Create database directory of Pharmacy institutions and life members of the Association. To undertake projects from or in co-operation with Central/ State Governments, Industry or other bodies. To issue appeals and applications for money and funds in support of the said objectives and to accept gifts, donations. subscriptions of cash and securities or of any property, both movable and immovable To acquire. purchase, invest and deal with funds and moneys of the Association. To acquire, purchase or otherwise or take on lease or hire temporarily or permanently, any movable or immovable properly as may be necessary or convenient for the furtherance of the activities of the Association. To sell, buy, mortgage, lease, exchange and otherwise transfer or dispose off all or any property movable or immovable of the Association for the furtherance of the objectives of the association. To construct, maintain, alter, improve or develop any building or work which maybe necessary or convenient for the purposes of the Association. To undertake, create, and accept the management of any endowment or trust funds or donations To do all such other lawful things as are conclusive or incidental to the attainment of the above objectives and in furthering the growth of the Association. To nurture the next generation of pharmacists who demonstrate: Uncompromising focus on advancing patient care, Dedication to the industry /pharmacy where he or she works, Strongest commitment to advancing the pharmacy industry overall through innovation. To strengthen and upgrade the pharmacy curriculum to produce a competent pharmacist workforce which is able to meet the growing demands of the industry and community Revolutionize the pharmacy education system to meet the growing demand of the profession by ensuring competent workforce. To train Pharmacy professionals both clinically and technologically in which they can face global challenges. As the next-generation pharmacist will no longer be a mere dispenser of drugs, but will have a crucial role in management of patients and as a community pharmacist To produce high quality pharmacist workforce to suit the needs of the industries, Community and Pharmacy Regulation. ...view more