2008
DOI: 10.5688/aj720226
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Impact of a Dual PharmD/MBA Degree on Graduates' Academic Performance, Career Opportunities, and Earning Potential

Abstract: Objective. To evaluate the academic experience and satisfaction of students who completed a dual PharmD/MBA degree program and the program's long-term impact on the students' career choice and earning potential. Methods. GPAs, job placement, and starting job salaries were compared between graduates who completed the dual PharmD/MBA program and those who completed only the PharmD program. A satisfaction survey instrument was administered to 17 students who completed the dual PharmD/MBA degree program in May 200… Show more

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“…While graduates of other dual-degree programs such as PharmD/MBA and PharmD/PhD have found jobs in academia, industry, and management, and earned more than their single degree counterparts, there is uncertainty around the monetary outcomes for an individual with an added MPH degree given the restructuring of healthcare and current economic climate. 22,32,33 Beyond these dual PharmD/MPH degree offerings, there are alternative training pathways emerging in pharmacy public health, such as residencies and fellowships. Individual students and practicing professionals seeking advanced skills in public health may be able to choose academic or experiential opportunities that best suit their public health interest and desires outside a dual-degree program.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…While graduates of other dual-degree programs such as PharmD/MBA and PharmD/PhD have found jobs in academia, industry, and management, and earned more than their single degree counterparts, there is uncertainty around the monetary outcomes for an individual with an added MPH degree given the restructuring of healthcare and current economic climate. 22,32,33 Beyond these dual PharmD/MPH degree offerings, there are alternative training pathways emerging in pharmacy public health, such as residencies and fellowships. Individual students and practicing professionals seeking advanced skills in public health may be able to choose academic or experiential opportunities that best suit their public health interest and desires outside a dual-degree program.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As seen in other pharmacy dual-degrees programs (such as the PharmD/MBA, PharmD/PhD), the majority of students enrolled in our PharmD/MPH program are higher academic achievers than single-degree students and tend to have a higher level of satisfaction with the student experience. 22,23 Students are likely to be recruited early in the curriculum as they are being educated about the pharmacist's current role in public health, the opportunities that exist for the enhancement of that role, and the public health workforce crisis. 24 Early recruitment may also be necessitated by the need for dual-degree students to take specific coursework and/or assessments (such as the GRE) to qualify for the program.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In 2008, a survey conducted among recent PharmD/MBA graduates by the South Carolina School of Pharmacy found that, in addition to having a high satisfaction rate with the dual-degree program, these graduates typically received more position interviews, as well as higher salaries and total compensation. 16 Furthermore, the dual-degree graduates were less likely to pursue residency options after completing the program. While these findings may not reflect the outcomes of all PharmD dual-degree programs, they do suggest that training in other academic disciplines may lead to career opportunities that otherwise might not be available for applicants with only the PharmD degree.…”
Section: Dual Degree Programsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…12 There are published studies on the individual influence of each of these postgraduate training opportunities on the evolution of pharmacy. [13][14][15][16] However, there has yet to be an assessment as to whether and how they impact one another. This article assesses whether there is a complementary or competitive relationship between residency and dual-degree programs by discussing factors affecting student pharmacists' selection of these opportunities, their potential impact on the future leadership of pharmacy, and support from academic institutions for these advanced training opportunities for PharmD graduates in the future.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Pharmacists are faced with an array of choices about job positions and educational pathways that can enhance their careers. [18][19][20][21][22][23] To help individuals in the pharmacy profession learn about various career options that might fit their interests and skills, the Pathway Evaluation Program for Pharmacy Professionals was developed by Glaxo Pharmaceuticals in the 1980s. This program allowed individuals to match their interests and skills with career profiles to help determine which career options might be most suitable for them.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%