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Developing health-system pharmacists with a pharmacy scholars program
1Geisinger Enterprise Pharmacy, Danville, PA, and Department of Pharmacy, Geisinger College of Health Sciences, Danville, PA, USA.
Summary
The Geisinger Pharmacy Scholars Program supports pharmacy students with mentorship, financial aid, and experiential learning. This initiative strengthens health-system pharmacy pipelines and promotes long-term pharmacist engagement.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Pharmacy Practice
- Workforce Development
Background:
- Health systems face challenges in recruiting and retaining pharmacists.
- There is a need for structured educational pathways into health-system pharmacy practice.
- Innovative programs are required to support pharmacy student development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a program supporting pharmacy students through mentorship, financial aid, and experiential learning.
- To create structured pathways for students into health-system pharmacy practice.
- To strengthen recruitment, retention, and long-term engagement of pharmacists.
Main Methods:
- Launched the Geisinger Pharmacy Scholars Program in partnership with regional pharmacy schools.
- Identified high-achieving undergraduate and doctor of pharmacy students.
- Provided mentorship, preferential access to experiential learning sites, financial assistance, and guaranteed employment.
Main Results:
- The inaugural class included 5 students, with 8-11 expected annually from 2028.
- Partnered with Wilkes University and Saint Joseph's University.
- The program aims to foster long-term workforce sustainability.
Conclusions:
- The Geisinger Pharmacy Scholars Program offers a replicable model for health systems.
- It invests in pharmacy education and strengthens workforce pipelines.
- Enhances student access to health system pharmacy practice.
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