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Sean P Kane1, Jacy D Dagenhart2, Danielle M Candelario1
1Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Department of Pharmacy Practice, North Chicago, IL, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|October 1, 2023
Summary
Fewer than two prematriculation course withdrawals predict first-year pharmacy school success. This finding aids admissions in identifying students needing academic support.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Academic Success Metrics
- Student Support Services
Background:
- First-year pharmacy school (P1) success is crucial for on-time progression to the second year (P2).
- Identifying predictors of P1 success can inform student support strategies.
- Prematriculation academic history may influence pharmacy student performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the impact of prematriculation course withdrawals on first-year pharmacy school success.
- To define P1 success as on-time progression to P2 without remediation.
- To identify factors influencing P1 academic performance.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of pharmacy students matriculating from 2018-2021.
- Collected data on age, sex, highest degree, prematriculation GPA, and course withdrawals.
- Utilized bivariate and multivariate analyses to identify predictors of P1 success.
Main Results:
- 40.9% of 220 students were unsuccessful in P1.
- Students with less than two prematriculation course withdrawals were more likely to succeed.
- Cumulative GPA and fewer prematriculation withdrawals independently predicted P1 success.
Conclusions:
- Prematriculation course withdrawal frequency is an independent predictor of P1 success and GPA.
- Admissions committees can use this data to identify at-risk students.
- Targeted academic support can be implemented for students with multiple prematriculation withdrawals.
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