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L Douglas Ried1, Diane B Ried2
1College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, 2502 Marble Ave., Albuquerque, NM 87106, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|January 17, 2021
Summary
Faculty and student attributes significantly influence pharmacy school rankings, more so than institutional factors. Faculty size and productivity are key drivers of US News & World Report rankings.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Higher Education Rankings
- Academic Program Evaluation
Background:
- The US News & World Report (USNWR) rankings are influential but their predictive factors require examination.
- Understanding attributes that drive pharmacy program rankings is crucial for institutional improvement and strategic planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify institutional, faculty, and student characteristics that predict US News & World Report (USNWR) pharmacy rankings.
- To assess the influence of student attributes on modifying program rankings.
Main Methods:
- Utilized regression analyses to predict USNWR pharmacy rankings.
- Gathered institutional attributes, student resources, and faculty outcomes from multiple sources.
Main Results:
- Older programs, those at academic health centers, research-intensive institutions, and Power Five conference members ranked higher.
- Faculty numbers, H-index, funding, and first-time North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) pass rates positively correlated with higher rankings.
- Empirical models showed significant shifts in program rankings compared to the existing USNWR method, with many programs changing positions.
Conclusions:
- Faculty and student attributes are significant predictors of pharmacy program rankings.
- Faculty size and productivity have a greater impact on rankings than student academic preparation or NAPLEX success.
- Findings can inform efforts to enhance the validity and identify high-quality pharmacy programs.
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