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Challenges to Implementation of the Co-Curriculum in Accredited Pharmacy Programs.
Jaime L Maerten-Rivera1, Aleda M H Chen2, Jill Augustine3
1State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Buffalo, New York jmaerten@buffalo.edu.
Implementing the co-curriculum in Doctor of Pharmacy programs faces challenges like faculty buy-in and unclear definitions, though most programs feel confident. Supporting offices may ease the co-curriculum burden.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Accreditation standards
- Curriculum development
Background:
- The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) mandates co-curriculum requirements for Doctor of Pharmacy programs.
- Understanding challenges and concerns is crucial for successful implementation and assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify areas of concern and challenges in implementing and assessing the co-curriculum.
- To gauge program confidence in meeting ACPE's co-curriculum mandate.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to all ACPE-accredited pharmacy programs.
- Data collected on concerns, challenges, and confidence levels.
- Responses analyzed and compared based on institutional characteristics.
Main Results:
- Documentation and assessment processes were primary concerns.
- Key challenges included lack of faculty/staff/student buy-in, unclear co-curriculum definitions, and insufficient faculty time/staff.
- Programs generally expressed high confidence in meeting requirements, with variations noted for supporting offices and cohort size.
Conclusions:
- Supporting offices appear to alleviate the co-curriculum burden.
- Moderate student cohort sizes may present unique faculty and staff challenges.
- Further research is recommended to explore program strategies and accreditation review impacts.
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