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Advancing pharmacist scholarship and research within academic pharmacy
James P Kehrer1, Craig K Svensson
1Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. jkehrer@ualberta.ca
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|January 1, 2013
Summary
Balancing teaching, scholarship, and service is key for faculty careers. Prioritizing scholarship, especially research, is crucial for practice faculty to ensure career success and competence in academic pharmacy.
Area of Science:
- Academic Pharmacy
- Faculty Development
- Scholarly Activity
Background:
- Faculty success relies on balancing teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Scholarly output is often deprioritized for practice faculty due to time constraints and limited research background.
- This imbalance impacts career satisfaction and professional growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of scholarship and research for all pharmacy faculty.
- To provide insights into advancing research competence among practice faculty.
- To foster a shared commitment between administrators and faculty regarding scholarly expectations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on faculty roles and expectations.
- Analysis of current challenges in academic pharmacy regarding scholarship.
- Development of recommendations for enhancing research engagement.
Main Results:
- Scholarship is a fundamental, ongoing expectation for all faculty.
- Practice faculty often face barriers to research engagement.
- Strategic interventions and educational programs are needed to support research competence.
Conclusions:
- A balanced approach to faculty responsibilities is essential for career longevity.
- Academic institutions must actively support and prioritize faculty scholarship.
- Investing in research training and resources is vital for practice faculty development and the advancement of academic pharmacy.
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