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Natalie S Hohmann1, Taylor L Watterson2, Chenyu Zou1
1Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn, AL, USA.
Pharmacy trainees need career guidance and job application support. Programming should focus on career options, job searching in biotech, and resume building to meet these professional development needs.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Graduate Student Development
- Postdoctoral Training
Background:
- The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Graduate Education Special Interest Group Colleagues in Training Committee (CITC) identified a need to understand professional development requirements.
- Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in pharmacy programs require tailored support for career advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the professional development needs of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in US pharmacy schools/colleges.
- To inform AACP program development and graduate curricula.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional pilot survey was conducted among trainees in Master's, PhD, and postdoctoral programs.
- Survey invitations were distributed through AACP Connect and to key academic administrators at US pharmacy institutions.
Main Results:
- 108 responses indicated a strong interest in career options (72%), biotech job searching (67%), and resume/CV development (65%).
- Significant differences in programming preferences were observed between domestic and international trainees.
- A majority of trainees (44%) aspired to careers in pharmaceutical/biotech companies, with 27% targeting academia.
Conclusions:
- Future programming should prioritize career exploration and job application material development for pharmacy trainees.
- Individualized development programs focusing on essential soft skills are recommended for graduate and postdoctoral trainees.
- Findings offer valuable insights for AACP, graduate school curricula, and trainee support initiatives.
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