Abstract
To develop and implement a flexible-credit elective course to empower student pharmacists to develop lifelong leadership skills and provide teaching practice opportunities for graduate students. An elective course focusing on leadership development for second- and third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students was designed and taught by 4 graduate students under the mentorship of 2 faculty members. Student pharmacists could enroll in a 1-, 2-, or 3-credit-hour version of the course. Attainment of course objectives was measured using student pharmacist reflection papers and continuing professional development portfolios. Additionally, self-assessments of graduate students and faculty members delivering the course were conducted. In their responses on course evaluations, student pharmacists indicated they found the course a valuable learning experience. Graduate students found course development to be challenging but useful in developing faculty skills. This flexible-credit elective course taught by graduate students was an innovative way to offer formal leadership instruction using limited college resources.
Original language | English |
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Journal | American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 16 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Elective course
- Faculty development
- Graduate students
- Leadership
- Pharmacy education
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)
- Education