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Postgraduate pharmacy fellowships (1987-88)
A F Kaul1, E G Johnson, S H Powell
1Pharmacy Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115.
Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
|February 1, 1988
Summary
The seventh annual survey found 185 postgraduate pharmacy fellowships available across 53 sites in 1987. This indicates a robust landscape for advanced pharmacy training programs nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Continuing Education
- Postgraduate Training
Background:
- The Brigham and Women's Hospital Pharmacy Services Department has a history of surveying pharmacy fellowships.
- Annual surveys are crucial for tracking trends in postgraduate pharmacy education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the number and distribution of postgraduate pharmacy fellowships offered nationwide.
- To provide an overview of the postgraduate pharmacy fellowship landscape in the United States.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide survey was conducted during August and September 1987.
- Data was collected on the number of fellowships and fellows at various institutions.
Main Results:
- A total of 185 postgraduate pharmacy fellowships were identified.
- These fellowships were offered at 53 distinct sites across the country.
- 150 fellows were reported to be participating in these programs.
Conclusions:
- The survey provides a snapshot of the postgraduate pharmacy fellowship market in 1987.
- Findings highlight the availability of advanced training opportunities for pharmacists.