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. 2011 Oct 10;75(8):155.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe758155.

Relationship between admission data and pharmacy student involvement in extracurricular activities

Mary E Kiersma  1 , Kimberly S Plake, Holly L Mason
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Relationship between admission data and pharmacy student involvement in extracurricular activities

Mary E Kiersma et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objectives: To assess pharmacy student involvement in leadership and service roles and to evaluate the association between admissions data and student involvement.

Methods: Doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students were invited to complete a 56-item online survey instrument containing questions regarding leadership and service involvement, work experiences, perceived contribution of involvement to skill development, and perceived importance of involvement. Responses were linked to admissions data to identify possible associations.

Results: Five hundred fourteen (82.4%) pharmacy students completed the survey instrument. Students with higher admissions application and interview scores were more likely to be involved in organizations and hold leadership roles, while students with higher admissions grade point averages were less likely to be involved in organizations and leadership roles.

Conclusions: Assessing students' involvement in leadership and service roles can assist in the evaluation of students' leadership skills and lead to modification of curricular and co-curricular activities to provide development opportunities. Student involvement in extracurricular activities may encourage future involvement in and commitment to the pharmacy profession.

Keywords: academic performance; admission criteria; student leadership.

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