Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Improving Student Outcomes with an Adaptable Molecular Cloning Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience
Published on: November 15, 2024
Embedding Resilience Activities Across an Undergraduate Pharmacy Degree: An Educational Improvement Initiative and
Abdullah Al-Juhaishi1, Nilushi Karunaratne1, Annie Chen-Chen1
1Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia.
Abstract:
Resilience, the capacity to recover from adversity, manage stress, and maintain well-being, is vital for pharmacy students to manage academic stress, clinical challenges, and future professional demands. Despite its recognised importance, pharmacy curricula often lack structured resilience education. This pilot study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate resilience-focused activities within Monash University's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)/Master of Pharmacy program. This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional educational evaluation design using a single post-intervention survey to explore student perceptions following participation in curriculum-integrated resilience activities within the Skills Coaching program. Sessions used reflective frameworks and interactive small-group activities facilitated by staff and pharmacists across the Australian and Malaysian campuses. In 2022, 1061 students participated, with feedback response rates between 26 and 40%. Students reported perceived improvements in their understanding of resilience following participation in the sessions. Likert-scale responses indicated improved understanding of resilience and highlighted strong engagement with case discussions and reflective exercises. Findings from this pilot inform curriculum refinement, assessment design, and faculty development to support sustainable integration of resilience education in pharmacy programs. This work also supports the lead author's doctoral research to develop a comprehensive resilience curriculum for undergraduate pharmacy education.
Related Concept Videos
Bioavailability Enhancement: Determination and Conceptual Approaches in Overcoming Bioavailability Problems
Pharmaceutical Alternatives: Stability-Related Therapeutic Nonequivalence
Bioavailability Enhancement: Drug Stability Enhancement and GI Retention
Factors Affecting Dissolution: Drug Permeability, Stability and Stereochemistry
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics: Overview
Impact of Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Models: Regulatory Decisions