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Drugs of Abuse and Addiction: An integrated approach to teaching
Lindsey N Miller1, Susan L Mercer2
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204, United States; Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, United States.
Background And Purpose:
To describe the design, implementation, and student perceptions of a Drugs of Abuse and Addiction elective course utilizing an integrated teaching model.
Educational Activity And Setting:
Third-year pharmacy students enrolled in the two credit hour elective. Teaching methodology included didactic lecture, journal club, simulated addiction assignment with reflection, debates, external speakers, site visit to a residential drug court program and research paper with presentation.
Findings:
A course objective survey was administered upon course completion. All students strongly agreed that having science- and clinical-based faculty members develop and deliver course content was beneficial. Additionally, all students agree to strongly agree that their research project helped them integrate and comprehend the science and practice surrounding drugs of abuse and addiction.
Discussion And Summary:
Students enjoyed an integrated teaching approach and multiple teaching methodologies leading to increased engagement and enhancement of student learning. Course enrollment was beneficial for personalized learning, but limited student perspective.
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