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Five-Year Review of a Pediatric Pharmacy Internship Program
Emily N Israel1,2, Isaac A Smith2
1Department of Pharmacy Practice (ENI), Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, IN.
Summary
A paid pediatric pharmacy internship program enhanced job readiness for students interested in pediatric care. All graduates secured residency positions, and a new technician role was created.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Pediatric Pharmacy Practice
- Health-System Pharmacy
Background:
- Pharmacy internship programs are crucial for job readiness but pediatric-focused opportunities are limited in literature.
- A need exists for specialized training for pharmacy students interested in pediatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a paid pediatric pharmacy internship program implemented in 2017.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness in preparing students for health-system pharmacy careers.
Main Methods:
- A 10-week full-time summer program with ongoing academic year weekend shifts was developed.
- Internship activities included clinical shadowing, medication histories, research, and inpatient pharmacy triage.
Main Results:
- 100% of graduated interns (6/6) secured residency positions.
- A permanent medication history technician role was established due to intern performance.
Conclusions:
- The pediatric pharmacy internship provides valuable health-system experience and enhances career readiness.
- The program successfully prepared interns for competitive residency positions and addressed workforce needs.
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