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A pharmacy course on leadership and leading change
Todd D Sorensen1, Andrew P Traynor, Kristin K Janke
1University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Twin Cities Campus, USA. soren042@umn.edu
Objective:
To develop and implement a course that develops pharmacy students' leadership skills and encourages them to become leaders within the profession.
Design:
A leadership course series was offered to pharmacy students on 2 campuses. The series incorporated didactic, experiential, and self-directed learning activities, and focused on developing core leadership skills, self-awareness, and awareness of the process for leading change.
Assessment:
Students reported increased knowledge and confidence in their ability to initiate and lead efforts for change. The learning activities students' valued most were the StrengthsFinder assessment (67% of students rated "very useful") and a Leadership Networking Partners (LNP) program (83% of students rated "very useful").
Conclusion:
Teaching leadership skills poses a significant challenge in curriculum development and requires multifaceted course design elements that resonate with students and engage the practice community. Addressing these requirements results in a high level of student engagement and a desire to continue the development of leadership skills.
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