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Evolution of a Cocurricular Program to Support Student Professional Identity Formation
Andrea Mekonnen1, Kierstan Hanson1, Teresa DeLellis1
1Manchester University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Fort Wayne, IN, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|June 28, 2023
Summary
A cocurricular program effectively fostered professional identity in pharmacy students through phased development and assessment. The program showed high completion rates for key activities, indicating successful professional growth.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Identity Formation
- Curricular Program Development
Background:
- Professional identity is crucial for pharmacy students.
- Cocurricular programs can support professional development.
- A structured approach is needed for effective program implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development, implementation, and assessment of a cocurricular program.
- To foster professional identity formation in students at a private institution.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness over two academic years.
Main Methods:
- Established a cocurricular committee to guide program development in three phases.
- Utilized gap analyses to inform program components and assessment strategies.
- Incorporated continuing education, community outreach, and reflection activities.
Main Results:
- Completion rates for reflections, continuing education, and community outreach exceeded 80%.
- Student reflections showed progression toward practice readiness.
- Pharmacy Affective Domain Situational Judgment test flagged fewer students over time, indicating improved professional behavior.
Conclusions:
- A cocurricular committee is vital for program development, progression, and assessment.
- The phased approach and continuous assessment enhanced the program's impact.
- The program successfully contributed to professional identity formation in pharmacy students.
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