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Implementation of a formal pharmacy residency research certificate program
William Darko1,2, Robert W Seabury1,2, Christopher D Miller1,2
1State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY.
Summary
A formal residency research certificate program (RRCP) significantly improved pharmacy residents' research knowledge and confidence. The program enhanced skills in project design, data analysis, and publication, preparing them for future research endeavors.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Medical Research Training
Background:
- Pharmacy residency programs offer varied research training.
- Limited data exists on formal research education for pharmacy residents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the structure, implementation, and evaluation of a formal residency research certificate program (RRCP).
- To enhance residents' research knowledge and skills for future career involvement.
Main Methods:
- Developed and implemented a formal RRCP at SUNY Upstate University Hospital.
- Included year-round research seminars by experienced preceptors.
- Required completion of a residency project and manuscript submission for publication.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in research knowledge scores (61.3% to 84.7%, P = 0.002).
- Increased resident confidence in research project design, ethics, data collection, statistics, and publication.
- Residents perceived the RRCP as beneficial for overall research knowledge and perceptions.
Conclusions:
- The RRCP effectively improved pharmacy residents' research knowledge and confidence.
- The program successfully prepared residents for research involvement.
- Formalized research training is valuable for pharmacy residents.
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