Survey of pharmacy schools to determine methods of preparation and promotion of postgraduate residency training

Ifeachor, Amanda P.; Ramsey, Darin C.; Kania, Deanna; White, Christina A.

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2015.09.014

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“…Investigating student perceptions at the end of a curriculum is a more constructive approach of analyzing impressions and overall curricular quality. [ 8 – 10 ] End-of-curriculum surveys have been used by medical schools to investigate student and graduate perceptions of curriculum. [ 11 – 13 ] These kinds of surveys have predominantly used Likert-type questions [ 12 , 13 ] which are simple, specific, and ubiquitous, [ 14 ] Surveys that capture medical student experiences towards the end of their degree have identified individual courses that lack clinical relevance or are not perceived to be useful for clinical practice expectations.…”

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Effect of a curriculum transformation on pharmacy student self-efficacy, self-reported activities, and satisfaction in degree and career choice

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Background Curriculum revision in healthcare programs occurs frequently, but to undergo a whole degree transformation is less common. Also, the outcomes of curriculum redesign interventions on the selfreported clinical decision making, experiences, and perceptions of graduates of health education programs is unclear. This study evaluated these factors as an outcome of a pharmacy degree whole-curriculum transformation. Methods A 25-item cross-sectional end-of-course survey was developed to evaluate pharmacy student decisions, experiences, and perceptions upon completion of degree, pre- and post- curriculum transformation. A two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine whether the responses to the items classed within the main factors differed across the two cohorts. Independent t-tests were used to examine the student responses to the individual questions between the two cohorts. Results Graduates from the transformed degree had greater self-efficacy in clinical activities, were more satisfied with their education, found course activities more useful, and were more confident in their career choice. Transformed pharmacy degree students also reported spending more time on weekdays and weekends on activities such as attending lectures and working. Student satisfaction with their choice to attend pharmacy school was also significantly higher in transformed degree students. Conclusions Responses to the end of degree survey indicate that students who completed the transformed pharmacy curriculum have had positive experiences throughout their degree and felt more prepared for practice as pharmacists in comparison to students who completed the established degree. These results add value to those collected from other sources (e.g., student evaluations, assessment scores, preceptors focus groups, and other stakeholder inputs) consistent with a comprehensive quality improvement model.

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“…D. scholars, Faculty of various pharmaceutical institutions and professionals from the pharmaceutical industry which include some professionals from outside India. Data from professionals in India was collected using a structured questionnaire, whereas data from professionals outside India was collected by sending them an electronic questionnaire via e-mail [16][17][18]. A questionnaire consisting of fourteen questions was designed and was divided into two sections namely A and B.…”

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Postgraduate Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences in India: A Survey of Select Pharmacy Professionals

Palsokar

Tajne

2017

Int J Curr Pharm Sci

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Objective: Research is a systematic investigation that involves the study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Post-graduate pharmaceutical education develops the necessary skills among students which help them build their professional carriers and contribute towards the betterment of the healthcare industry and society in general. Hence, it is essential and mandatory to carry out some appropriate research work as a requirement of post-graduate courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences in India and abroad. In an era, where technology is changing rapidly, the research carried out by students must always be relevant to the present day, so that it can act as a bridge between innovation and utility with regard to patient care and compliance. The present work aims to investigate, as to how, the research at postgraduate level in pharmacy, could be carried out in a way so that it benefits the students and make their research relevant to the current industry needs. Methods:The opinions of academicians from select academic institutions, professionals from pharmaceutical industries and postgraduates and Ph. D. students across India, were collected through questionnaires and by taking personal interviews. Data thus obtained was subjected to standard mathematical interpretations.Results: About 48% (65) of faculty members and 46% (156) of Postgraduate and Ph. D. students from various parts of the country opined that projects in postgraduate courses should be executed partly in academic institutions and partly in industries. However, about 61% (180) respondents from the pharmaceutical industry were of the view that the postgraduate students should undertake industrial projects. At the same time, some professionals were of the view that, students carrying out research work fully in the industry are many times left on their own as their industrial supervisors are unable to spare time to guide them. Conclusion:The execution of research work carried out by post-graduate students should be evenly distributed in academic institutions as well as pharmaceutical industries, under the supervision of faculty and with active inputs from the industry.

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“…For the past 3 years, that number has exceeded 1300 students, 3 thereby increasing the need for students to compete for positions and for pharmacy schools to better prepare their students. 4 In 2014, there were 55,000 residency applications submitted with an average of 9.5 applications for every applicant. 5 To manage the higher volume, residencies have developed algorithms to evaluate applicants.…”

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“…A recent survey of colleges/ schools of pharmacy revealed that 22% of schools offer research tracks and 19% offer clinical tracks or tracks designed to help students compete for residency positions. 4 An additional 33% of schools surveyed were considering the possibility of or in the process of developing electives/curricular tracks to help prepare students for residency. Research on the benefit of curricular tracks across multiple schools and colleges would be beneficial as preliminary data is promising.…”

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Pharmacy Residency School-wide Match Rates and Modifiable Predictors in ACPE-accredited Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

Whittaker

Smith

Shan

2017

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To analyze the modifiable predictors of institution-wide residency match rates. Methods. This was a retrospective analysis of colleges and schools of pharmacy data and school-wide PGY-1 pharmacy residency match rates for 2013 through 2015. Independent variables included NAPLEX passing rates, history of ACPE probation, NIH funding, academic health center affiliation, dual-degree availability, program length, admit-to-applicant ratio, class size, tuition, student-driven research, clinically focused academic tracks, residency affiliation, U.S. News & World Report rankings, and minority enrollment. Results. In a repeated measures model, predictors of match results were NAPLEX pass rate, class size, academic health center affiliation, admit-to-applicant ratio, U.S. News & World Report rankings, and minority enrollment. Conclusion. Indicators of student achievement, college/school reputation, affiliations, and class demographics were significant predictors of institution-wide residency match rates. Further research is needed to understand how changes in these factors may influence overall match rates.

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Survey of pharmacy schools to determine methods of preparation and promotion of postgraduate residency training

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References 12 publications

Effect of a curriculum transformation on pharmacy student self-efficacy, self-reported activities, and satisfaction in degree and career choice

Effect of a curriculum transformation on pharmacy student self-efficacy, self-reported activities, and satisfaction in degree and career choice

Postgraduate Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences in India: A Survey of Select Pharmacy Professionals

Pharmacy Residency School-wide Match Rates and Modifiable Predictors in ACPE-accredited Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

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