An advanced teaching certificate program for postgraduate year 2 residents.

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Education
• Faculty Development
• Residency Training

Background:

• Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residents often have limited opportunities to advance their teaching skills after completing a Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) certificate program.
• The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy addressed this gap by creating an advanced teaching certificate program.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the rationale, structure, and components of a teaching certificate program for PGY2 pharmacy residents.
• To provide PGY2 residents with advanced training to prepare them for faculty and preceptor positions.

Main Methods:

• The program consists of eight modules covering advanced topics such as course coordination, grading, active learning, and technology in teaching.
• Residents engage in hands-on activities like shadowing course coordinators, precepting fourth-year pharmacy students, and re-delivering refined lectures.
• The program accommodates residents who completed PGY1 teaching certificates at other institutions.

Main Results:

• The PGY2 teaching certificate program enables participants to further develop and refine their teaching competencies.
• Participants gain experience in essential academic responsibilities beyond the scope of a PGY1 program.

Conclusions:

• A dedicated teaching certificate program for PGY2 residents enhances their teaching skill development.
• This program expands learning opportunities, preparing residents for advanced roles in pharmacy education.