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Georgeta D Vaidean1, Sandeep S Vansal, Ronnie J Moore
1Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, New York.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|October 26, 2013
Summary
The doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) capstone research program positively impacted students, enhancing their research skills and confidence. Faculty also found the experience valuable for students' future careers.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Research Training
Background:
- The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum requires a capstone experience.
- Integrating student-driven research is crucial for comprehensive training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and implement a mandatory student-driven research program.
- To serve as a capstone experience in the PharmD curriculum.
Main Methods:
- Required 65 fourth-year PharmD students to submit a research proposal.
- Proposals focused on hypothesis-driven research in basic science, clinical research, health outcomes, and public health.
- Utilized a standardized grading instrument for proposal assessment.
Main Results:
- Most students reported a positive experience and increased confidence in research skills.
- Two-thirds of faculty were satisfied with student performance.
- The majority of faculty believed the experience would benefit students' careers.
Conclusions:
- The capstone research project was a successful and positive learning experience for PharmD students.
- The program effectively enhanced students' research capabilities and career preparedness.
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