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The leading pharmacy education journal in the US and the official scholarly publication of @aacpharmacy.bsky.social
🚭 As vaping reshapes nicotine addiction, pharmacy education is evolving to meet the challenge. The "No-to-Nicotine" module at @sydney.edu.au used workshops and clinical cases to enhance students' knowledge in smoking and vaping cessation.

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November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🧠 Supporting pharmacy students means addressing factors beyond just grades.

In response, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences developed admin mentoring for at-risk students + supplemental assessments for borderline performers.

To learn more: ow.ly/T4Pi50WYSJ8
September 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎓 Do undergraduate institutions play a role in PY1 Pharm.D. success?

A review of students in a 4-year Pharm.D. program examined how factors like admission rate, enrollment size, and highest degree offered affected first-year outcomes.

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September 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
📢 Applications are open for AJPE’s Reviewer Mentorship Program (RMP)! This self-paced program pairs mentees with mentors to build skills and strengthen peer review. Applications are due by Sept. 19.

Mentees: ow.ly/F1Zj50WN4A7

Mentors: ow.ly/WIBM50WN4Bh
September 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The proposed Faculty-Student Care Process (FSCP) adapts the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to guide faculty in understanding students’ unique circumstances and providing tailored, effective support that meets learners where they are.

Learn more: ow.ly/oRvV50WN37H
August 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🌟 "Leadership learning does not progress linearly, it is dynamic and requires repeated application of complex skills over a lifetime."

A new AJPE review calls for shifting leadership assessment from an attainment to a growth-focused approach.

Read more: ow.ly/PJ0A50WJwXH
August 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“Thank you isn’t even close to what I want to say here,” said Dr. Gayle Brazeau in today’s AJPE Editorial Board meeting, as she prepares to step down from her Editor-in-Chief role after two decades.
July 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
📢 AJPE is proud to announce Dr. Kristin Janke of University of Minnesota as its next Editor-in-Chief, beginning Jan. 2026.

As editor, Dr. Janke will drive the Journal's strategic vision, explore emerging areas shaping the profession, and champion cutting-edge research in #PharmEd.
July 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
📢 Announcing: AJPE is proud to to share the appointment of six new Editorial Board members for the 2025-2026 roster.

We look forward to their contributions in supporting AJPE’s mission to document and elevate #PharmEd in the U.S. and internationally.
July 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🎬Can short-form videos support memorization in #PharmacyEducation?

A new study from @uthsc.bsky.social College of Pharmacy explores how student-created #TikTok videos compare to traditional methods for learning top 300 drug facts.

To learn more: ow.ly/4GNe50WeaMx
June 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🥼 How is service workload assigned and valued in pharmacy education? A new open access study gathered insights from faculty and administrators nationwide, revealing five key themes.

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June 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🤖 Can GPT-4 generate valid multiple-choice questions for pharmacy exams?

A new study explores the potential and limitations of using large language models like GPT-4 to support assessment design in pharmacy education.

Read more: ow.ly/Zi6u50W1MCY
May 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Pharmacy enrollment has declined since 2012, underscoring the need for innovative recruitment strategies.

In response, a targeted campaign at @ndsuofficial.bsky.social used ads, workshops, and info sessions to boost interest.

Learn more about their outreach initiative: ow.ly/9VLZ50VXc2I
May 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A comparison of Pharm.D. cohorts before and after implementing competency-based sessions revealed insights into OSCE performance and student stress at the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Read more: ow.ly/kLVe50VU2kn
May 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A recent study explores how threshold concepts shape professional identity formation in pharmacy students. This framework helps educators guide students to "think, act, and feel" like pharmacists, preparing them for the evolving demands of the profession.

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May 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
💭 A new study explores the impact of a significant adjustment to a Doctor of Pharmacy program's course structure and reveals compelling findings regarding student mental and physical health.

Learn more here: ow.ly/pTSO50VHP7r
April 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🧠 Feedback vs. familiarity: A recent study compares the impact of examination feedback with access to historical examination questions on information retention.

Read the findings here: ow.ly/FzQA50VB9uK
April 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
📚 A new analysis of pharmacy education research reveals troubling trends: only 13% of articles report both reliability & validity evidence, with no change in the past decade. This raises concerns about the credibility of research findings.

Read more: ow.ly/YSsl50Vyx3r
April 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
📚 The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) has revised its Pharm.D. Accreditation Standards, cutting 25 down to 7 to better reflect evolving pharmacy practice and align with other healthcare professions.

Learn more about the revision process in the full article: ow.ly/2yqx50Vtu8C
April 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
📢 Calls to action in pharmacy education: Are we seeing real change?

A new scoping review examines the effectiveness of calls to action in key areas like the Pharm.D. curriculum and pharmacists’ scope of practice.

For the full review: ow.ly/j7Fq50VoVf0
March 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🔎 Is the PharmD-only pathway the best model for pharmacy education?

A recent narrative review examines the impact of this transition, exploring whether it has met the needs of both society and the profession.

To read the full article: ow.ly/1XGB50VcI1H
March 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🏅ICYMI: "A National Survey of Perceptions Around Conditions Associated with Pharmacy Faculty Workload Equity" received the Rufus A. Lyman Award, which recognizes the best paper published in AJPE last year.

Read the award winning paper here: ow.ly/nKGV50V8Bfu
March 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🤝#NowHiring: @aacpharmacy.bsky.social is seeking an editor-in-chief to lead AJPE on a part-time basis starting Sept. 2025. If you're passionate about pharmaceutical education and ready to lead a high-impact journal, apply by April 1st!

Learn more here: ow.ly/ojbF50VaBTH
March 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🌐 At #PharmEd24, Dr. Anandi Law, AACP President, reminded us of the deep interconnectedness that defines the pharmacy profession. Every interaction and lesson shapes the future of #healthcare and elevates the profession’s collective impact.
February 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
💊 A new commentary highlights Idaho State University’s success in integrating diagnosis & prescribing skills into its Pharm.D. curriculum, urging broader adoption to equip pharmacists for advanced patient care.

🔗 Learn more here: ow.ly/Tqlp50V3B9n
February 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM