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Education Satisfaction among Pharmacy Graduates in Sweden
Maria Gustafsson1, Andy Wallman1, Sofia Mattsson1
1Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 6, 2021
Summary
Pharmacy graduates report high education satisfaction and a strong sense of professional identity. These findings remained consistent across different graduation years, indicating sustained quality in pharmacy education programs.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Identity Development
- Higher Education Research
Background:
- Education satisfaction is crucial for professional identity formation and enhanced learning.
- Assessing alumni satisfaction provides valuable insights into program effectiveness.
- Understanding graduate perspectives informs curriculum development and future professional preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare education satisfaction among Umeå University pharmacy graduates over time.
- To evaluate the impact of pharmacy education on professional identity and career satisfaction.
- To identify factors influencing graduate satisfaction with their academic programs.
Main Methods:
- An alumni survey was administered to pharmacists who graduated between 2015-2018.
- Survey data were compared with those from graduates who completed their studies between 2006-2014.
- Statistical analysis was used to compare satisfaction levels across different cohorts.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of pharmacy graduates expressed high satisfaction with their education (96%).
- Most graduates (92%) felt their programs fostered a clear professional identity.
- No significant differences in education satisfaction were observed between the 2015-2018 and 2006-2014 graduation cohorts.
- A majority (83%) found their acquired knowledge and skills applicable to their current employment.
- Graduates with a strong professional identity reported higher job satisfaction and better alignment between work duties and studies (p < 0.001, p = 0.005).
Conclusions:
- Umeå University's pharmacy programs consistently deliver high levels of education satisfaction and contribute to a strong professional identity.
- The findings suggest that a clear professional identity cultivated during pharmacy education is linked to greater career fulfillment.
- Continued exploration of education satisfaction is recommended to optimize curricula and enhance student preparedness for professional practice.
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