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. 2015 Nov-Dec;7(6):892-898.
doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2015.08.018. Epub 2015 Sep 15.

The Importance of Research during Pharmacy Residency Training

Scott Martin Vouri  1 , Paul M Stranges  2 , John M Burke  2 , Scott Micek  2 , Matthew K Pitlick  2 , Philip Wenger  2
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The Importance of Research during Pharmacy Residency Training

Scott Martin Vouri et al. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2015 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Practice-related projects and pharmacy practice research are requirements to complete postgraduate pharmacy residency programs. Many residents will complete residencies without fully developing the skills needed to perform research required for new clinical and academic positions. Many studies have quantified successes and identified characteristics that may be associated with successful resident publication. There are many benefits to gaining research and publication skills during residency training for the resident, preceptor/mentors, and the residency program. Published works have also suggested approaches than can be taken to improve research within a residency program. The aims of this article are to discuss the publication rates of resident research projects, suggest ways to improve residency research, review benefits of residency research, and briefly review research training alternatives.

Keywords: Publication rates; Research; Resident.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors disclose no financial or any other conflicts of interests in this manuscript.

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