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Prospective student pharmacist interest in a rural pharmacy curriculum
Shanna K O'Connor1, Jeffrey S Reichard, Kim A Thrasher
1University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7566, USA.
Objective:
To determine prospective student pharmacists' interest in a rural pharmacy health curriculum.
Methods:
All applicants who were selected to interview for fall 2011 enrollment at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy were invited to participate in a Web-based survey. Questions addressed participants' willingness to participate in a rural health pharmacy curriculum, interest in practicing in a rural area, and beliefs regarding patient access to healthcare in rural areas.
Results:
Of the 250 prospective student pharmacists invited to participate, 91% completed the survey instrument. Respondents agreed that populations living in rural areas may have different health needs, and students were generally interested in a rural pharmacy health curriculum.
Conclusions:
An online survey of prospective student pharmacists was an effective way to assess their interest in a rural pharmacy program being considered by the study institution. Location of the rural program at a satellite campus and availability of housing were identified as factors that could limit enrollment.
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