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A Pre-matriculation Success Program to Improve Pharmacy Students' Academic Performance at a Historically Black
Mary K Awuonda1, Emmanuel Akala1, La'Marcus T Wingate2
1Howard University, College of Pharmacy, Washington, District of Columbia.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|July 28, 2021
Summary
The Pharmacy Biomedical Preview program significantly boosts academic performance for incoming pharmacy students. Participation, whether mandatory or voluntary, correlated with higher first-semester GPAs, indicating its value in enhancing student success.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Education
- Pharmacy
Background:
- The Pharmacy Biomedical Preview program is a five-week summer academic reinforcement initiative at Howard University College of Pharmacy.
- Evaluating the program's impact and preadmission factors on early academic performance is crucial for student success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the influence of the Pharmacy Biomedical Preview program on first-semester academic performance.
- To identify preadmission factors that predict academic success in pharmacy school.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cohort study analyzed data from students entering the preview program between 2012 and 2015.
- First-semester GPA was the primary outcome, with statistical analyses including descriptive statistics, bivariable comparisons, Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression.
- SPSS version 23 was used for all analyses at an alpha of .05.
Main Results:
- Undergraduate GPA was the strongest predictor of first-semester pharmacy GPA.
- Participation in the Pharmacy Biomedical Preview Program was also a significant predictor, with both mandatory and voluntary participation associated with higher GPAs.
- The program demonstrated a positive impact on academic performance after adjusting for other factors.
Conclusions:
- The Pharmacy Biomedical Preview program is an effective strategy for improving first-year academic success in pharmacy school.
- Implementing pre-matriculation programs can enhance student outcomes, particularly at historically Black institutions.
- The findings support the value of targeted academic reinforcement for students entering rigorous professional programs.
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