Career Pathways Evaluation Program: 2002 Pharmacist Profile Survey

Schommer, Jon C.; Brown, Lawrence M.; Millonig, Marsha; Sogol, Elliott M.

doi:10.5688/aj670379

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“…[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] The review focused on pharmacy student and pharmacist career aspirations, student academic rotations, student mentoring, academic pharmacy career pathways and opportunities, pharmacy residency teaching certificate programs, academic pharmacy employment requirements, faculty development programs, and other related pharmacy faculty workforce issues. Two databases were searched encompassing 36 years (OVID: 1970-July 2006; ERIC: 1986-September 2006).…”

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“…Sample findings from the literature review included career counseling, mentors, salary, job security, position autonomy, and prior participation in teaching certificate programs. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] A complete listing of the factors identified through the literature search are presented in Table 1. Using this information as a starting point, an online survey instrument was created in SurveyMonkey to distinguish recruiting groups and ascertain their key deterrents or motivators in choosing or considering an academic pharmacy career.…”

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“…While numerous studies have been conducted on pharmacy career paths, faculty morale, and general pharmacy student career stastitics, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] a review of the literature indicated that a large-scale research study of the motivations and deterrrants of an academic pharmacy career had not been conducted. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to identify the motivating or deterring variables associated with considering a career in academic pharmacy among final-year pharmacy students, residents, and clinical practitioners; these variables also were examined among pharmacy faculty members.…”

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Variables Impacting an Academic Pharmacy Career Choice

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Byrd³

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Objectives. To identify the variables associated with an academic pharmacy career choice among the following groups: final professional-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students, pharmacy residents, pharmacy faculty members within the first 5 years of academic employment, and clinical pharmacy practitioners. Methods. A cross-sectional design Web-based survey instrument was developed using the online tool SurveyMonkey. The survey link was distributed via e-mail and postcards, and data were collected anonymously. Quantitative analyses were used to describe the 2,494 survey respondents and compare their responses to 25 variables associated with an academic pharmacy career choice. Logistic regression models were used to predict the motivators/deterrents associated with an academic pharmacy career choice for each participant group. Results. Across all participant groups, the potential need to generate one's salary was the primary deterrent and autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to shape the future of the profession were the primary motivators. Final-year pharmacy students who considered a career in academic pharmacy were significantly deterred by grant writing. The overall sample of participants who considered an academic pharmacy career was more likely to be motivated by the academic environment and opportunities to teach, conduct professional writing and reviews, and participate in course design and/or assessment. Conclusions. This study demonstrates specific areas to consider for improved recruitment and retention of pharmacy faculty. For example, providing experiences related to pharmacy academia, such as allowing student participation in teaching and research, may stimulate those individuals' interest in pursuing an academic pharmacy career.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Variables Impacting an Academic Pharmacy Career Choice

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Byrd³

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“…After grouping the 42 items that met our analysis criteria into 11 factors, we compared the 6 factors identified in the 2002 survey 25 with the 10 factors identified in the 2007 survey 28 and the 11 factors identified in the 2012 survey ( Table 4). The 2012 survey was an improvement over the 2002 and 2007 surveys in that more factors for more career paths were identified and described with greater detail.…”

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“…The goal was to construct a sampling frame that represented pharmacists in each of the respondent categories used for the program. 25,26 The profile survey was repeated in 2007 using a Web-based data collection technique and expanded to include more measurement items than the 2002 survey instrument and both pharmacist and pharmaceutical scientist career pathways. 27,28 Using the 2007 survey instrument as a template, the profile survey was repeated in fall 2012.…”

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Identifying Work Setting Profile Factors From the Career Pathway Evaluation Program

Schommer

Sogol

Brown

2013

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objectives. To describe the work factors associated with 28 different career areas as reported by pharmacists who responded to the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Career Pathway Evaluation Program for Pharmacy Professionals, 2012 Pharmacist Profile Survey Methods. Data from the 1,119 completed survey instruments from the 2012 Pharmacist Profile Survey were analyzed. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the underlying factors that best represented respondents' work setting profiles. Results. Eleven underlying factors were identified for the respondents' work setting profiles: patient care, application of clinical knowledge, innovation, stress, research, managerial responsibility, work schedule flexibility, job position flexibility, self-actualization, geographic location, and continuity of coworker relationships. Findings revealed variation for these underlying factors among career categories. Conclusion. Variation among pharmacist career types exists. The profiles constructed in this study describe the characteristics of various career paths and can be helpful for decisions regarding educational, experiential, residency, and certification training in pharmacist careers.

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