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Michael J Fulford1, Ashley N Castleberry2, Melissa S Medina3
1The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
This collection presents best practices for assessment in pharmacy education, aligning with new Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) standards. It offers a blueprint for PharmD programs to enhance assessment strategies and advance the pharmacy profession.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Assessment in Higher Education
- Program Accreditation
Background:
- The landscape of pharmacy education assessment is evolving.
- New standards include Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Standards 2025.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight best assessment practices for PharmD programs.
- To provide a framework for designing and implementing effective assessment plans.
- To foster analysis and debate in pharmacy education.
Main Methods:
- This special collection focuses on assessment practices related to each COEPA subdomain.
- Articles offer guidance and suggestions for colleges and schools of pharmacy.
Main Results:
- The collection serves as a blueprint for developing assessment strategies.
- It identifies best practices aligned with COEPA and ACPE 2025 standards.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these best practices will advance pharmacy education.
- This work aims to enhance the pharmacy profession through improved assessment and outcomes.
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