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Jeffrey Taylor1, Holly Mansell1, Jason Perepelkin1
1College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2, Canada.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 27, 2022
Summary
Undergraduate pharmacy education needs adjustment, as students and pharmacists have differing views on curriculum importance. Key areas like therapeutics and patient counseling are vital, but other topics require better alignment with professional expectations.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Curriculum Development
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Undergraduate pharmacy programs aim to equip students with essential skills and knowledge.
- Assessing the alignment between curriculum content and the expectations of both students and practicing pharmacists is crucial for program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relative importance of 17 key components in an undergraduate pharmacy program.
- To identify discrepancies between the existing curriculum and the expectations of students and pharmacists.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted using an online questionnaire distributed to students and pharmacists in one Canadian province.
- Respondents rated the importance of key topic areas and the adequacy of their education on 11-point scales.
Main Results:
- Therapeutics and patient counseling were identified as critical by both groups.
- Students perceived a need for more training in injection techniques and managerial duties post-graduation.
- Pharmacists rated communication, ethical decision-making, and professionalism significantly higher than students did.
Conclusions:
- Discrepancies exist between student and pharmacist expectations regarding the undergraduate pharmacy curriculum.
- Curricular adjustments may be needed to better align with professional practice and student learning needs.
- Differing perspectives highlight areas for potential curriculum enhancement in pharmaceutical education.
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