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Evaluation of peer-led study groups in a PharmD program
Navya Varshney1, Nancy A Mason2
1UCSF Medical Center, 533 Parnassus Ave, Box 0622, San Francisco, CA 94143, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|June 8, 2019
Summary
Formal, peer-led study groups significantly benefited pharmacy students. Both students and facilitators found the academic support program valuable, enhancing study habits and professional growth.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Academic Support Programs
Background:
- A four-year college of pharmacy implemented formal, peer-led study groups.
- The program utilized paid facilitators and a student coordinator, overseen by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the inaugural year of the peer-led study group program.
- To gather perspectives from student participants, facilitators, and faculty.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional surveys and qualitative content analysis were employed.
- Data collection involved Likert scale questionnaires and open-ended questions.
- Perceptions of study group value, impact on study habits, relationships, and professional growth were assessed.
Main Results:
- Over 93% of students strongly agreed on the value and continuation of study groups.
- Facilitators reported adequate training (85.7%) and positive professional development impacts (85.7%-100%).
- Faculty agreed the program was valuable and should continue.
Conclusions:
- Students and facilitators perceived study groups as highly valuable for academic success in pharmacy.
- The program demonstrated positive outcomes for student learning and development.
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