Pharmacy students' perspectives on a PharmD/MPH dual degree program at a large metropolitan school of pharmacy

Holtzman, Carol W.; Sifontis, Nicole M.

doi:10.4321/s1886-36552014000100003

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“…Majority of the people that worked prior to attending Howard University were the ones that worked between 1-3years 31.8% (n=14). The ones that worked less than a year were 16.28% and there was a tie between 4-5 years and the ones that worked more than 5 years with a percentage of 25.58% [1][2][3][4][5].…”

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"Dual Degree Program (PharmD/MPH or PharmD/ MBA) and Student Pharmacists Opinion Survey"

Hailemeskel

2021

BJSTR

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Background: Dual degree programs are typically faster than just receiving each degree individually and it is also a way to save money while earning education. It is believed that participating in a dual degree program puts one on a faster track. It helps to have a wider range of job positions. Most students do not learn about dual degree programs early enough. This program can help you save money because you are getting two types of degrees.Objective: The objective of this study is to survey students and see their knowledge and opinions on dual degree programs after graduation. Also, to observe and see if participants believed enrolling in this program would be mentally and financially stressful and also if it increases their base income upon graduation.

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"Dual Degree Program (PharmD/MPH or PharmD/ MBA) and Student Pharmacists Opinion Survey"

Hailemeskel

2021

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“…However, the development of joint PharmD/Master of Public Health (MPH) programs was encouraged by the American Public Health Association, which led pharmacy schools to offer this joint PharmD/MPH programs to provide more exceptional public health education for students to prepare them for future public health roles. In the United States, there are 23 schools of pharmacy in 2015 that offer dual PharmD/MPH programs, and the prevalence is increasing in order to meet the expansion of pharmacists' roles in public health [14,15]. With the rapid emergence of dual degree programs, pharmacy students are aware of the importance of these programs and have been interested in pursuing them to meet future job demands [14][15][16].…”

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Assessing the Perception of Pharmacy Students on Launching a Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health Dual Degree Program in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Institutional Cross-Sectional Study

Badreldin

Saleh

Badr

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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There is a lack of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree programs in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to examine current pharmacy students’ perceptions regarding establishing such a program and the perceived limitations and advantages of pursuing such a degree. We conducted a cross-sectional web-based short survey to assess the feasibility of establishing a PharmD/MPH dual degree program in several randomly selected pharmacy schools in Saudi Arabia. Our cohort consisted of 657 students. Almost 56% were males, and nearly 58% were fourth-year pharmacy students. Close to 85% had a “very well” or “well” understanding regarding the pharmacist’s role in the public health area, and almost 70% stated that they see themselves playing a role in public health as a future pharmacist. Nearly 93% reported that they are either “very likely” or “likely” to enroll in such a program if given the opportunity. Almost 80% felt it would increase their job opportunities. On the other hand, close to 70% felt it would increase workload and stress. This study highlights pharmacy students’ positive perceptions regarding establishing a PharmD/MPH dual degree program in Saudi Arabia. The study results could be utilized as the starting point to propose and establish this program to health education policymakers in Saudi Arabia.

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“…A survey instrument with 27 items was formulated by taking "A Survey Exploring Knowledge and Perceptions of General Practitioners Towards the Use of Generic Medicines in the Northern State of Malaysia" 12 and "Pharmacy Students' Perspectives on a PharmD/MPH Dual Degree Program at a Large Metropolitan School of Pharmacy", 13 as main references. The survey instrument assessed pharmacy students' in: (i) perceived knowledge and attitude on National Public Health Programs in general; and (ii) perceived knowledge on individual National Public Health Programs.…”

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Role of Pharmacists in National Public Health Programs in India: A Survey on Pharmacy Students’ Perceived Knowledge and Attitude.

Venkata

Kielgast²,

Udhumansha³

et al. 2016

IJPER

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Objective: An attempt was made to explore the awareness, perceived knowledge and attitude of Indian pharmacy students on National Public Health Programs (NPHPs). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional classroom survey among final year D Pharm, B Pharm and Pharm D students in India. A survey tool was prepared to assess: (i) pharmacy students' perceived knowledge and attitude towards NPHPs in general; (ii) perceived knowledge on individual NPHPs. The survey tool was distributed to 326 students from 5 randomly selected pharmacy colleges from South India. A brief introduction on NPHPs and study objectives were provided to students and were instructed to respond independently. Results: Of all respondents (n=326), 83% had opined that it was very important/important to include NPHPs in normal pharmacists' training programs. In comparison to D Pharm and B Pharm, a higher proportion of Pharm D students estimated that they knew well/knew to some extent about NPHPs (55% vs, 39% vs. 68%, respectively, p=<0.001). DPharm and Pharm D students indicated higher interest in NPHPs than B Pharm students. Of B Pharm respondents 65% were willing to take up a professional role in NPHPs, whereas 82% DPharm and 85% Pharm D (p=0.001). Of all student groups, only 21% believed that their current knowledge was very much sufficient/sufficient to become active part of NPHPs. 81% students felt that they have very important/important role to play in NPHPs and 96% were willing to take up a professional role and want to learn more about NPHPs. Conclusion: Students had positive attitudes on pharmacists' involvement in NPHPs, although their attitudes varied in different student groups, Pharm D and D Pharm students being most positive towards involvement in NPHPs. The study also revealed the need for increasing contents supporting NPHPs to all pharmacy programs, particularly to B Pharm program. There is scope for detailed national level analysis to identity pharmacists potential in NPHPs.

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Pharmacy students' perspectives on a PharmD/MPH dual degree program at a large metropolitan school of pharmacy

Cited by 6 publications

References 10 publications

"Dual Degree Program (PharmD/MPH or PharmD/ MBA) and Student Pharmacists Opinion Survey"

"Dual Degree Program (PharmD/MPH or PharmD/ MBA) and Student Pharmacists Opinion Survey"

Assessing the Perception of Pharmacy Students on Launching a Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Public Health Dual Degree Program in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Institutional Cross-Sectional Study

Role of Pharmacists in National Public Health Programs in India: A Survey on Pharmacy Students’ Perceived Knowledge and Attitude.

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