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Kelsey Buckley1, Samantha Karr1, Sarah A Nisly2
1Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale, 19555 N 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|May 26, 2018
Summary
Student pharmacists gained confidence in residency interviews after participating in a mock interview session. This preparation is crucial for securing a postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residency.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Residency interviews are a critical component of securing postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy positions.
- Student pharmacists often require targeted preparation to excel in these interviews.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a mock interview session on student pharmacists' confidence and preparedness for residency interviews.
- To evaluate the perceived relevance of mock interview questions to actual residency interviews.
Main Methods:
- A mock interview session was conducted at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting.
- Pre- and post-session surveys measured student confidence in interview skills.
- A post-match survey assessed the perceived influence of the session on interview success.
Main Results:
- All surveyed participants (100%) reported increased confidence post-session.
- 83% of surveyed participants matched into a PGY1 residency program.
- 97% agreed mock interview questions reflected actual residency interview questions.
Conclusions:
- Mock interview sessions significantly enhance student pharmacist confidence and preparedness for PGY1 residency interviews.
- These sessions are valuable educational tools applicable at various levels of pharmacy education.
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