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Clinical pharmacists in family practice residency programs
1Department of Medical Education, St Margaret Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
The Journal of Family Practice
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Clinical pharmacist involvement in family practice residencies remains steady, but academic appointments and funding from medical colleges have increased, suggesting greater recognition of their value in medical education.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Medical Education
- Family Medicine
Background:
- Clinical pharmacists play a role in medical education.
- Previous surveys have assessed pharmacist involvement in residency programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the number, activities, and demographics of clinical pharmacists in family practice residency programs.
- To compare current involvement with data from 9 years prior.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to directors of 381 family practice residencies.
- A response rate of 85.3% was achieved with two mailings.
- 80 pharmacists completed the survey.
Main Results:
- Pharmacist involvement in family practice residencies showed little change compared to 9 years ago.
- There was an increase in academic appointments for these pharmacists.
- Increased funding from colleges of medicine was also observed.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest a growing acknowledgment of the value of clinical pharmacists in family practice residency programs by medical educators.
- Increased academic integration and financial support may reflect this enhanced recognition.