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. 2013 Dec 16;77(10):223.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe7710223.

A leadership elective course developed and taught by graduate students

Brandon J Patterson  1 , Oscar W Garza  1 , Matthew J Witry  1 , Elizabeth H Chang  1 , Donald E Letendre  1 , Coralynn B Trewet  1
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A leadership elective course developed and taught by graduate students

Brandon J Patterson et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: 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.

Design: 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.

Assessment: 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.

Conclusion: This flexible-credit elective course taught by graduate students was an innovative way to offer formal leadership instruction using limited college resources.

Keywords: elective course; faculty development; graduate students; leadership; pharmacy education.

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