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. 2010 Apr 12;74(3):47.
doi: 10.5688/aj740347.

Pharmacy students' participation in a research experience culminating in journal publication

Diane Nykamp  1 , John E Murphy, Leisa L Marshall, Allison Bell
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Pharmacy students' participation in a research experience culminating in journal publication

Diane Nykamp et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objectives: To examine factors that influenced doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students to collaborate with faculty members, preceptors, or others on scholarly activities that resulted in publication of an article in a pharmacy journal, and whether this experience influenced their consideration of a career in academic pharmacy.

Methods: A 17-question survey instrument was e-mailed to student authors of papers published between 2004 and 2008 in 6 pharmacy journals. Responses were analyzed to determine factors influencing student participation in research and whether the experience led them to consider a career in academic pharmacy.

Results: Factors about their participation in the scholarly activity that respondents found valuable included personal fulfillment and making a contribution to the literature. Respondents indicated they were more interested in a career in academic pharmacy after their participation in the scholarly experience (p < 0.001).

Conclusions: Participation in scholarly activities and student authorship of a peer-reviewed journal manuscript during pharmacy school may lead to increased interest in a career in academic pharmacy.

Keywords: faculty recruitment; journal; pharmacy student; publication; scholarship.

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