Traditional matriculation vs an early assurance program: Effect on elected student leadership positions and academic
Milena M McLaughlin1, Dalila Masic2, Paula L Giometti2
1Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 555 31st St, Downers Grove, IL, United States; Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL, United States.
Introduction:
The objective of this study was to compare leadership and academic performance among students admitted by traditional pathways vs. a dual acceptance program (DAP).
Methods:
A list of students admitted to the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy (MWUCCP) DAP was cross-checked with students elected to serve in leadership positions and students on the MWUCCP Dean's List for their first professional year from 2010 to 2015. The proportion of students serving in leadership positions and those on the Dean's List were compared to students that matriculated via the traditional route.
Results:
In total, 1069 students were analyzed (n = 937 traditional; n = 132 DAP). DAP students were more likely to have an elected leadership role (n = 61, 46.2% vs. n = 314, 33.5%, p < 0.01) and achieve Dean's List for their first professional year (n = 64, 48.5% vs. n = 292, 31.2%, p < 0.01) compared to traditional students.
Discussion And Conclusions:
DAP students were more likely to hold an elected leadership position than traditional students. Further study of DAP student motivation is needed to potentially assist in the success of other students.
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