Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
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Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
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Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning is devoted to dissemination of high quality, peer-reviewed scholarship relevant to all areas of pharmacy education—promoting educational research excellence.
Researchers highlight need for refined study designs to better integrate cultural sensitivity training in pharmacy curriculum. Future innovations ahead! 🌍
February 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Research reveals both simulation and traditional learning methods can improve students' knowledge about religious considerations in patient care. Promising approach to addressing social determinants of health in pharmacy education. 📚💊
February 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Explore how preceptors, schools, and colleges of pharmacy can work together to ensure students with disabilities receive the support they need. Full study here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Accessibility #Inclusion #PreceptorSupport
Preceptor perspectives on disability-related accommodations in pharmacy experiential education
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Standards require reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities in an educational setting. Ther…
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February 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Despite many preceptors not receiving accommodation requests, common challenges include unclear requests and uncertainty on how to apply accommodations. A majority (76%) of preceptors expressed the need for professional development in this area.
February 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Explore how colleges of pharmacy are managing faculty resources and the implications for accreditation standards. Full study here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #FacultyResources #Accreditation #PharmacyOutcomes
Student-to-faculty ratios and NAPLEX pass rates
ACPE newly approved standards for PharmD programs (Standards 2025) indicates that colleges should maintain a student-to-faculty ratio of no greater th…
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February 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The study found no significant difference in NAPLEX pass rates between colleges with high (>10:1) and low (≤10:1) student-to-faculty ratios, suggesting that other factors may play a larger role in exam performance.
February 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Explore how targeted preparation strategies can enhance student performance on high-stakes exams like NAPLEX. Full study here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #PharmacyPrep #ExamSuccess #StudyStrategies
Investigating the perceptions and behaviors that contribute to student preparation for the NAPLEX exam
The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) is a critical assessment for pharmacy graduates. Declining first-time pass rates have led…
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February 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The curriculum included NAPLEX-style assessments, self-directed study, and the #UWorld Pharmacy #RxPrep platform. Findings show that consistent engagement with these resources was key to better exam outcomes.
February 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Explore how grading formats influence student performance and goal-setting, and learn how educators can apply these findings to improve pharmacy education. Full study here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #GradingSystem #StudentMotivation #GoalOrientation
Effect of pass/fail grading vs. letter grading on pharmacy students' achievement goal orientations
In the Fall of 2021, the grading scale for a pharmacotherapy case-based series of recitations in a pharmacy practice course was modified from a letter…
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February 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Second-year students in a pass/fail format scored higher in all achievement goal orientations (mastery and performance), highlighting the potential benefits of this grading system for fostering positive academic motivations.
February 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Explore how the ARA is refining student preparation for APPEs and the challenges, like language discordance, that impact student performance. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #PharmacyPractice #Assessment #OSCE
Don't worry, be APPE: Developing and refining a skills-based assessment of student preparedness for advanced pharmacy practice experiences
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 2025 Standards charge pharmacy programs to assess student readiness for Advanced Pharmacy Prac…
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February 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This assessment combines two practice areas with objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) to simulate real-world pharmacy practice. Students must demonstrate proficiency before advancing to APPEs, with opportunities for retesting.
February 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Explore how this creative approach to teaching community pharmacy can be adapted to other settings. Full study here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CommunityPharmacy #PharmacySkills
Development and implementation of a Community Pharmacy “Bootcamp” activity – A pilot study
The objectives of this study are to describe 1) the implementation of and 2) student performance and perceptions during an innovative classroom activi…
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January 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This "productive failure" exercise challenges students to stay accurate while multitasking—perfect for enhancing pharmacy workflow skills! Students found the activity fun and impactful, improving their attention to detail and understanding of daily pharmacy operations.
January 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Dive into the full analysis and discover the future trends shaping the next generation of pharmacy education. Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #OnlineLearning #PharmacyInnovation
Global research progress in pharmacy education
Bibliometric and visualization analyses are used to quantitatively assess and graphically display the current status, patterns, and trends using schol…
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January 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
From 2003 to 2022, publications in pharmacy education soared, with the United States leading the way. This study explores how research has shifted from theory to practical bedside applications, marking a new era in education.
January 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM