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ArticleBMC medical education2026

"Jack of all trades, master of none?" rethinking the value of diversity in pharmacy practice.

Francielly Lima da Fonseca, Aline Santana Dosea, Fernando de Castro Araújo-Neto, Lívia Gois Dos Santos, Déborah Mônica Machado Pimentel, Lara Joana Santos Caxico-Vieira, Divaldo Pereira de Lyra

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Francielly Lima da FonsecaGraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Aline Santana DoseaHealth Sciences Graduate Program. Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Fernando de Castro Araújo-NetoLaboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro- Macaé, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Lívia Gois Dos SantosLaboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Déborah Mônica Machado PimentelDepartament of Medicine, Hospital Universitary of Sergipe - Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil.
Lara Joana Santos Caxico-VieiraHealth Sciences Graduate Program. Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil.
Divaldo Pereira de LyraGraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS), Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil. lepfs.ufs@gmail.com.

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Abstract

objectiveTo understand how mentors and retail pharmacy managers perceive the influence of pharmacy practice diversification on pharmacists' professional identity.

methodsThis qualitative study was carried out with mentors and retail pharmacy managers, selected by purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via videoconference by an experienced researcher. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Federal University of Sergipe (approval number: 4.169.752). The data were analyzed using categorical content analysis, supported by ATLAS.ti software.

resultsA total of 19 pharmacists participated in the study, including 10 mentors and 9 retail pharmacy managers. Both groups highlighted positive and negative aspects regarding the diversity of areas in the pharmacy education. The content analysis resulted in central categories, such as increased employability, addressing health needs, fragmentation of professional focus, and fragility in professional identity. Both groups recognized the importance of specialization and the need to reform the curriculum with more in-depth content organized by areas of knowledge.

conclusionThe diversification of professional practice presents challenges for pharmacy education and pharmacists' professional identity. The findings suggest the need for a structured educational model based on core professional practice areas and minimum knowledge standards, which can support the development of a solid professional identity responsive to the challenges of the Brazilian healthcare system.

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Education, PharmacyMentorsPharmacistsAttitude of Health PersonnelBrazilHumansProfessional RoleQualitative ResearchWorkforce DiversityCommunity PharmacyPharmacy educationPharmacy practiceProfessional identity

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PMCPMC13637404

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