Assessing the self-development potential of a pharmacy management practitioner through self-assessment survey

Abstract

The majority of survey respondents identified their skills in self-, team, and network management as areas of strength. Respondents generally identified management of their network as an area needing work. Respondents also identified the use of all three imperatives on a daily basis as an area of opportunity for improvement.

Development and Implementation of a Combined Master of Science and PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency Program at a Large Community Teaching Hospital

“…While many institutions have succeeded in filling this gap with successful and competitive postgraduate administration and management training, disparity remains between those large academic medical centers and their community hospital and health-system counterparts. 1,2 According to the ASHP Residency Directory, there are currently only 41 programs that offer a PGY1/PGY2 in pharmacy administration combined with a master's level degree. Of these programs, only four identify as community hospitals or provide significant administrative experiences as part of a network of community hospitals.…”

“…These challenges increase the demand for advanced training and education of existing and future pharmacy management practitioners, specifically in health-system administration and management. 2 A health-system pharmacy administration (HSPA) residency incorporating a master of science (MS) with a specialization in health-system administration is a dependable option for molding the caliber of leaders necessary for long-term health-systems sustainability and viability. Numerous academic medical centers have successfully implemented HSPA programs that have produced qualified, capable, and experienced leaders.…”