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. 2012 Apr 10;76(3):52.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe76352.

Integration of an introductory pharmacy practice experience with an advanced pharmacy practice experience in adult internal medicine

Winter J Smith  1 , Matthew L Bird, Kimi S Vesta, Donald L Harrison, Vincent C Dennis
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Integration of an introductory pharmacy practice experience with an advanced pharmacy practice experience in adult internal medicine

Winter J Smith et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: To describe the development, implementation, and assessment of an internal medicine introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) that was integrated with an existing advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) in internal medicine.

Design: A structured IPPE was designed for first-, second-, and third-year pharmacy (P1, P2, and P3) students. Activities for the IPPE were based on the established APPE and the individual learner's educational level.

Assessment: Students reported a greater understanding of clinical pharmacists' roles, increased confidence in their clinical skills, and better preparation for APPEs. Peers viewed the approach as innovative and transferable to other practice settings. Participating faculty members provided a greater number of contact hours compared to traditional one-time site visits.

Conclusions: Integrating an IPPE with an existing APPE is an effective and efficient way to provide patient care experiences for students in the P1-P3 years in accordance with accreditation standards.

Keywords: advanced pharmacy practice experience; experiential education; internal medicine; introductory pharmacy practice experience; pharmacy education.

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