Postgraduate pharmacy fellowships (1983-1984)

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Education
• Postgraduate Training

Background:

• The Brigham and Women's Hospital Pharmacy Services Department conducted its third annual national survey on postgraduate pharmacy fellowships.
• The survey aimed to gather comprehensive data on available fellowship programs.

Framework:

• A mail questionnaire was distributed to collect information on various aspects of pharmacy fellowships.
• The survey focused on identifying specialty types, program characteristics, and institutional details.

Implementation:

• The survey was conducted during June and July 1983.
• A response rate of 76 percent was achieved, with 83 fellowships reported across 31 fellowship sites.
• Data collected included fellowship specialty, characteristics, location, contact information, and applicant qualifications.

Implications:

• Provides a snapshot of the postgraduate pharmacy fellowship landscape in 1983.
• Informs prospective fellows about available training opportunities and requirements.
• Assists institutions in understanding the scope and nature of pharmacy fellowship programs nationwide.