Pharmacy Residents’ Pursuit of Academic Positions

Abstract

Objective. To describe pharmacy residents' interest in and pursuit of academic positions.Methods. An electronic presurvey and postsurvey were sent to pharmacy residents during the 2011-2012 residency year. The initial survey evaluated residents' job preferences and interest in academia at the beginning of residency, and the follow-up survey focused on job selection and reasons for pursuing or not pursuing positions in academia.Results. Nine hundred thirty-six residents responded to the initial survey and 630 participated in both the initial and follow-up survey. Forty-eight percent of those responding to both surveys strongly considered a career in academia in the initial survey, 28% applied for an academic position, and 7% accepted a position. Second-year postgraduate residents were more likely than first-year postgraduate residents to apply for and be offered a faculty position. Conclusion. Pharmacy residents are interested in academia. While increasing interest among residents is encouraging for faculty recruitment, the academy should also encourage and develop adequate training experiences to prepare residents to succeed in these positions.

Evaluating the design and conduct of teaching, education, and dissemination of knowledge learning experiences: A survey of American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)‐accredited postgraduate year 1 pharmacy residency programs (TEDKLE—PGY1 survey)

“…While providing such fundamental training is not required by the ASHP accreditation standards or the ASHP CAGO for PGY1 pharmacy residency programs, the ACCP Educational Affairs Committee guidelines recommendations on pharmacy resident teaching experiences makes this responsibility one of the goals and outcomes for residents achieving a quality teaching experience . One study noted that 23% of the residents who did not apply for a faculty position did so because of lack of adequate preparation to teach and that residents who complete teaching programs are more likely to apply for and accept faculty positions, highlighting the importance of this fundamental knowledge that is needed to prepare residents for teaching experiences . Therefore, it is imperative that all ASHP‐accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency programs make this fundamental training activity a requirement for basic teaching experiences for residents.…”

“…8,11 One study noted that 23% of the residents who did not apply for a faculty position did so because of lack of adequate preparation to teach and that residents who complete teaching programs are more likely to apply for and accept faculty positions, highlighting the importance of this fundamental knowledge that is needed to prepare residents for teaching experiences. 5 Therefore, it is imperative that all ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency programs make…”

“…Although the minimum requirement for pursuing an academic faculty position is a PGY1 pharmacy residency, an increasing number of institutions are now also requiring Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residency training . In a survey of pharmacy residents, it was reported that a teaching experience in a residency program was more likely to influence the residents' ability to pursue academia . It can therefore be inferred that the quality of the teaching experience that residents receive during their training may influence their interest in teaching.…”

“…3,4 In a survey of pharmacy residents, it was reported that a teaching experience in a residency program was more likely to influence the residents' ability to pursue academia. 5 It can therefore be inferred that the quality of the teaching experience that residents receive during their training may influence their interest in teaching. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency programs have required educational competency areas to help guide the training of pharmacy residents to provide medication and practice-related education.…”

Perceived Value of Teaching and Learning Curriculum Programs Among Pharmacy Practice Department Chairs

“…9 Shin et al found that over 60% of PGY2s reported interest in academia at the beginning of their residency with 24% securing a faculty position by the end of their residency. 42 Residents who completed a TLC program were more likely to apply for and accept a position within pharmacy education. In addition, several studies have reported the positive perceived utility of TLC programs from the perspective of program participants.…”