Objective. To integrate a blended-learning model into a two-course patient assessment sequence in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program and to assess the academic performance and perceptions of enrolled students. Design. A blended-learning model consisting of a flipped classroom format was integrated into a patient assessment (PA) course sequence. Course grades of students in the blended-learning (intervention) and traditional-classroom (control) groups were compared. A survey was administered to assess student perceptions. Assessment. The mean numeric grades of students in the intervention group were higher than those of students in the traditional group (PA1 course: 92.263.1 vs 90.064.3; and PA2 course: 90.364.9 vs 85.864.2). Eighty-six percent of the students in the intervention group agreed that the instructional methodologies used in this course facilitated understanding of the material. Conclusion. The blended-learning model was associated with improved academic performance and was well-received by students.

Objective. To determine the extent immunization is covered at US colleges/schools of pharmacy, and secondarily to characterize what immunization/vaccine-related content is taught. Methods.A 23-question online survey was sent to 128 accredited US pharmacy colleges/schools.Frequency and descriptive statistics were used to characterize the data and the Fisher's exact test was used to compare opportunities for students to engage in Introductory (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) at colleges/schools located in states that do / do not allow pharmacy students/interns to vaccinate. The a priori level of significance was <0.05.Results. Eighty accredited US pharmacy colleges/schools responded to the survey (62.5% response rate).The APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program was offered by 73 (91.3%) colleges/schools, while 5 (6.3%) offered a different immunization certificate program. Sixty-nine (86.3%) and 36 (45%) colleges/schools integrated immunization topics into their required/core (mean 8.4 contact hours) and elective curricula, respectively. Of the 27 immunization-related topics, 23 (85.2%) were covered by at least 80% of colleges/schools. IPPEs and APPEs that provide opportunities for students to engage in immunization-related activities were offered at 64/79 (81%) and 72/78 (92.3%) colleges/schools, respectively. Colleges/schools located in states that permit pharmacy students/interns to Conclusion.Immunization curricula at US colleges and schools of pharmacy appears to align with ACPE standards, as well as AACP and ACCP recommendations, and nearly all colleges/schools are utilizing the APhA Program to do so.