A Summer Research Training Program to Foster PharmD Students' Interest in Research

To establish and assess the effectiveness of a 10-week summer research program on increasing doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' interest in research, particularly as it related to future career choices. Survey instruments were sent to 25 participants who had completed the research program in...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education Vol. 72; no. 2; p. 23
Main Authors: Johnson, Julie A., Moore, Mariellen J., Shin, Jaekyu, Frye, Reginald F.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 15.04.2008
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Subjects:
Career Choice
Curriculum
Data Collection
Doctor of pharmacy degree
Education, Pharmacy, Graduate
Educational programs
Evaluation
Humans
Influence
Medical students
Research - education
Schools, Pharmacy
Seasons
Students, Pharmacy - psychology
Vocational guidance
United States
students
career
research
ISSN:0002-9459, 1553-6467, 1553-6467
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Summary:To establish and assess the effectiveness of a 10-week summer research program on increasing doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' interest in research, particularly as it related to future career choices. Survey instruments were sent to 25 participants who had completed the research program in the summer of 2004, 2005, or 2006 to assess their satisfaction with the program and its influence on their career choices after graduation. Respondents reported a high degree of satisfaction with the program, indicating that the program allowed them to determine their suitability for a career in research, and 55% reported their intention to pursue additional research training. A brief introduction to the clinical research environment helped pharmacy students understand the clinical sciences and careers in research. The introduction increased the likelihood of students pursuing a research career path after obtaining their PharmD degree.
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ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467
1553-6467
DOI:10.5688/aj720223