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Implementing a site coordinator model for specialty pharmacy advanced pharmacy practice experiences
Nicole L Miracle1, Addison South1, Amelia Le1
1Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services, UK Healthcare, Lexington, KY, USA.
Summary
A new pharmacist site coordinator model for the Specialty Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) program improved consistency and efficiency. This enhanced program supports students and preceptors in health-system specialty pharmacies.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health-System Pharmacy Practice
- Experiential Learning
Background:
- Preexisting health-system specialty pharmacy (HSSP) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) programs had inequalities and deficiencies.
- A need existed for a standardized and site-coordinated APPE education program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a standardized, site-coordinated APPE education program at an HSSP.
- To address and rectify inequalities and deficiencies in existing HSSP APPE programming.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a pharmacist site coordinator model for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Centralization and streamlining of the Specialty APPE Education Program (SPAEP) components by the site coordinator.
- Incorporation of evidence-based learning techniques and learner-driven content.
Main Results:
- The pharmacist site coordinator model improved consistency, efficiency, and support for students and preceptors.
- Student and preceptor feedback indicated overall satisfaction with the enhanced SPAEP.
- The program demonstrated promise in contributing to student success and supporting preceptor needs.
Conclusions:
- A dedicated site coordinator enhances operational efficiency and student learning support in HSSP APPEs.
- The SPAEP model offers a structured approach promoting engagement and mentorship.
- This descriptive note can guide future program enhancements and inform other institutions developing APPE programs.
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