Research Requirement for PharmD Students

According to the recollection of one of our previous Deans, the requirement was added because faculty believed such a student experience would reinforce problem-solving skills, provide better understanding of research methodology, and enhance recognition of the need to seek assistance from experienc...

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Published inAmerican journal of pharmaceutical education Vol. 71; no. 6; p. 1
Main Author Ascione, Frank J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria Elsevier Limited 01.11.2007
Subjects
Careers
Clinical medicine
College Faculty
Lifelong Learning
Pharmaceutical Education
Pharmacy
Research methodology
Student Experience
Student Projects
Students
Studies
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Summary:According to the recollection of one of our previous Deans, the requirement was added because faculty believed such a student experience would reinforce problem-solving skills, provide better understanding of research methodology, and enhance recognition of the need to seek assistance from experienced researchers when called upon to undertake evaluative studies in the workplace. The issue of adequate resources was addressed by providing a continued administrative commitment to support faculty research, developing strategies to efficiently mentor students (such as allowing group projects), and expanding the number of faculty members who can serve as mentors.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467