AN INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATIONPresented by:

Adam B. Woolley

Objectives• Describe opportunities for improvement within the

PharmD degree program• Apply concepts in education and technology to improve

learning outcomes• Develop a model that establishes our institution as an

innovative leader within pharmacy education

The Current Model

Years 1-2:

Pre-pharmacy curriculum

Years 3-5:

Professional pharmacy curriculum

Year 6:

clinical clerkships

Earn Doctor of Pharmacy

Degree

Pursue post graduate education (residency

or fellowship)

Years 1-4:

Obtain bachelors degree from a different institution

Years 5-8:

Professional pharmacy curriculum

Clinical Clerkships year 8

Earn Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Pursue post graduate education

Potential Issues• Retention rates

• Don’t accept external transfers

• Student engagement• Large classes• Tests take away from class time• Course delivery/Curriculum• Working in silos• Technology not fully utilized• Lack community & international involvement

GoalsPotential Issues Suggested Solutions

Retention rates Peer mentors, faculty advisors, increased pharmacy exposure early

Large classes/Student engagement Active learning in class, case-based discussion

Testing takes away from class time Electronic testing

Course delivery Change to hybrid model, pass/fail

Working in silos Multidisciplinary team approach

Technology not fully utilized Laptop for each student, simulation center

Lack of community and international integration

Increased involvement, exchange program

Thinking outside of the box• Hybrid model offers opportunity

• In-class time reduced by approximately 50%• Increased time on task with meaningful work when in class

• Flexibility in student scheduling

• Academic calendar modified to • Eliminate summer vacation

• 3 months per year gained x 3 years = 9 months

• Shorten winter vacation• 2 weeks gained x 6 years = 12 weeks or 3 months

• Same cost per credit hour, however, student graduates and earns salary one year earlier

Changing the culture

• Homework is invaluable for preparing in class

• Accountability for being prepared. Work hard and put in the necessary time

• Maintain professionalism at all times

• Try new things and don’t be afraid to fail (sometimes)

• Faculty will provide students with autonomy in completing tasks

• Increase community service

Multidisciplinary Simulation Center

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Community Engagement

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Making this a reality• Support from upper management• Funding• Increased faculty training• Student buy-in

• Focus groups

• Continuous self-evaluation and reassessment• Share best practices with others

Summary

Innovation

Technology

Evaluation

Multidisciplinary approach

Curriculum

Internationalization

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