Developing the "Upstreamist" through Antiracism Teaching in Pharmacy Education.

Objective. To present antiracism teaching as a key modality and an upstream approach to addressing health disparities in pharmacy education. Relevant theoretical frameworks and pedagogical strategies used in other health disciplines will be reviewed to present how antiracism curricula can be integrated into pharmacy educational outcomes.Findings. Various disciplines have incorporated antiracism pedagogy in their respective programs and accreditation standards. While challenges to implementation are acknowledged, structural racism continues to compromise health outcomes and should be centralized when addressing health disparities.Summary. Pharmacy curricula has explored and implemented cultural competency as a means to address the social determinants of health. By intentionally addressing racism in the context of health disparities, student pharmacists will further acknowledge racism as a public health issue and a systemic barrier to patient-centered care.