AMPATH - The Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare

Program Background

Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) is a partnership between Moi University School of Medicine, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (Kenya's second national referral hospital), and a consortium of U.S. medical schools led by Indiana University, AMPATH promotes and fosters a comprehensive approach to HIV/AIDS control that complements and enhances the existing health infrastructure. AMPATH addresses food and income security needs, delivers and monitors ARV treatment, and fosters prevention of HIV transmission through community-based health education and prevention of maternal to child transmission. Importantly, AMPATH works with all levels of health providers from the highest levels of government to community health workers (CHWs) to provide effective and culturally appropriate care.  The Purdue University College of Pharmacy is a member of this consortium of schools and provides clinical pharmacy services for the >70,000 patients receiving care within this system.

Mission

To provide and expand sustainable access to high quality care through:

• Provide excellent healthcare for individuals and populations
• Develop passionate leaders in pharmacy
• Perform research focused on local needs and global solutions
• Establish critical healthcare infrastructure and systems

Vision

Innovate, provide, and enhance quality care for all people through teamwork and dedication.

Values

• Patients First: Excellent patient care is the first priority and the focus of all activities
• Investing in Future Leaders: Develop global health champions in pharmacy through mentoring and training
• Bilateral Collaboration: Work together in a collaborative, supportive, goal oriented environment of trust, encouragement, and accountability
• Sustainable Impact: Establish programs lasting beyond the tenure of any individual and independent of any single funding source
• Sharing Best Practices: Disseminate knowledge and experience through scholarly activities

To help AMPATH and the Purdue Kenya Program, please visit our Donation Page and follow the instructions on the page.

Contact Us

Sonak Pastakia, PharmD, MPH, BCPS
Associate Professor, Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Purdue Kenya Program Team Leader
spastaki@purdue.edu

Ellen Schellhase, PharmD
Associate Professor, Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Purdue Kenya Program Coordinator
garzynsk@purdue.edu

Rakhi Karwa, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Professor, Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Global Pharmacy Residency Co-Director
rkarwa@purdue.edu

Monica Miller, PharmD, MSc
Associate Professor, Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Global Pharmacy Residency Co-Director
mille355@purdue.edu

Beatrice Jakait, B Pharm, PharmD
Department Head, AMPATH Pharmacy
bjakait@yahoo.com