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Michelle Arnot1, Jinhee Kim1, Michelle French2
1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Pharmacology Research & Perspectives
|April 15, 2025
Summary
Experiential learning (EL) enhances student skills in pharmacology education. Diverse EL approaches, like community partnerships and simulated startups, yield similar positive outcomes in teamwork and career readiness.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology Education
- Experiential Learning
- Higher Education Pedagogy
Background:
- Experiential learning (EL) is a high-impact teaching practice but challenging to implement at scale due to resource limitations.
- Pharmacology curricula can benefit from innovative EL integration to overcome faculty supervision constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess student perceived skill development in teamwork, career preparedness, critical thinking, and application of theory to practice.
- To compare student outcomes between two distinct experiential learning courses in a pharmacology curriculum.
Main Methods:
- Mixed methods analysis of student survey data (Likert scale and open-ended questions) collected over three course iterations.
- Two distinct elective courses were utilized: 'Pharmacology and Toxicology in Society' (community partnerships, harm reduction) and 'Biomedical Incubator Capstone Project' (simulated biotech startup).
Main Results:
- Students reported positive gains (87%-96% agreement) across all assessed skill domains in both EL courses.
- Thematic analysis revealed transformative impacts of EL, with no significant differences in perceived skill gains between the two distinct course designs.
Conclusions:
- Diverse experiential learning designs can effectively foster comparable student skill development in pharmacology.
- Implementing quality EL opportunities is crucial for enhancing pharmacology programs and preparing students for future careers.
Keywords:
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