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Preparing pharmacy students for postgraduate training through a residency preparedness elective course
Jonathan C Cho1, Kathleen Galeano1, Natalia Sillas1
1Fisch College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, USA.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|February 15, 2019
Summary
A pharmacy residency preparedness elective course significantly boosted student confidence in understanding and navigating the residency application process. This course equips students with essential knowledge and skills for successful residency applications.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Graduate Medical Education
Background:
- Pharmacy students require specialized training to successfully navigate the competitive residency application process.
- Residency programs are crucial for advanced training and career specialization in pharmacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a residency preparedness elective course.
- To assess the course's impact on students' knowledge and confidence in applying for pharmacy residency programs.
Main Methods:
- A pre-/post-survey design was employed to assess third-year pharmacy students' perceptions.
- The study focused on a 2-credit hour elective course designed to enhance residency application competitiveness.
Main Results:
- Students primarily enrolled to understand the application process, improve interviewing skills, and enhance clinical competency.
- Post-course evaluations showed a significant increase in student confidence regarding pharmacy residency programs (P=0.002) and the application process (P=0.001).
Conclusions:
- Completion of the elective course led to greater student confidence in understanding and applying for residency programs.
- The course effectively prepared students for the pharmacy residency application journey.
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