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. 2011 Feb 10;75(1):5.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe7515.

Evaluation of a required senior research project in a doctor of pharmacy curriculum

Doris J Kao  1 , Karen Suchanek Hudmon, Robin L Corelli
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Evaluation of a required senior research project in a doctor of pharmacy curriculum

Doris J Kao et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the dissemination of study findings and assess project preceptor attitudes towards a required senior research project in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum.

Methods: A survey was conducted to determine preceptors' perceptions of the value of a required pharmacy student research project and dissemination of research results.

Results: One hundred fifteen project preceptors (92.0%) responded. Most preceptors agreed that the projects provided a valuable learning experience to the students (87.5%) and were of value to them professionally (82.1%) and to their institution (78.2%). Study findings were disseminated primarily through institutional forums (47.3%). A smaller percentage of projects were disseminated externally through presentations at professional meetings (23.7%, poster presentations; 4.0%, platform presentations), and peer-reviewed publications (5.3%).

Conclusions: Despite a modest level of dissemination of project results through presentations at professional meetings and a low level of dissemination via published manuscripts, the majority of preceptors perceived a required student research project to be of value.

Keywords: curriculum requirements; doctor of pharmacy degree; research; student research.

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