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Kelly Womack-Adams1, Michael Stepanovic1, Jacqueline E McLaughlin1
1The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 301 Pharmacy Lane, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States of America.
Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy : RSAP
|April 2, 2026
Summary
Pharmacy residents found Generative AI (GenAI) helpful for developing research skills, though they advised critical review of AI feedback. GenAI can support research skill development with proper guidance.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health Professions Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Background:
- Generative AI (GenAI) is increasingly used in health professions education.
- Its utility for developing research skills in pharmacy residents is not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine pharmacy residents' perceptions of GenAI for developing research and evaluation skills.
- Assess GenAI's role in a dual master's/residency program.
Main Methods:
- Convergent parallel mixed-methods study within a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
- Students used GenAI for research design feedback and completed surveys.
- Included Likert-type and open-ended questions.
Main Results:
- High student participation in GenAI feedback activities.
- Four qualitative themes emerged: helpful feedback, skepticism, reflection, and future interest.
- Quantitative findings aligned with qualitative themes.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy residents perceived GenAI as supportive for research plan development.
- Students emphasized the need for critical appraisal of GenAI suggestions.
- GenAI offers potential for research skill development with mentorship.
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