PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION: Virtual APPE grand rounds: A learning activity to enhance remote rotations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors

  • Troy Kish Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7393-8097
  • Suzanna Gim Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6354-5196
  • Antony Pham Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Jaclyn Cusumano Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Eric Ocheretyaner Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Elaena Quattrocchi Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6451-4455
  • Lana Hareez Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6086-018X
  • Mandy Chen Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States
  • Roda Plakogiannis Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2021.211.651655

Keywords:

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience, COVID-19, Presentation, Remote learning

Abstract

Context: To assess students’ perception of a virtual learning activity developed for a remote Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) during the peak of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) outbreak in New York City.

Description of course: Due to the pandemic, many clinical APPEs were converted to remote elective experiences during the final 5-week rotation block (from 1 April to 6 May 2020). A small group of faculty developed and piloted a virtual learning activity (APPE grand rounds) to enhance learning in this setting. Students assigned to participating faculty were tasked to develop 60 to 90-minute presentations scheduled two to three times weekly for large synchronous e-learning experiences across various simultaneous rotations.

Evaluation: A questionnaire consisting of nine items utilising a 5-point Likert scale was developed and administered to assess student perception of the virtual format, presentation skills, and overall satisfaction with the experience. 

Author Biographies

Troy Kish, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Suzanna Gim, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Antony Pham, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Jaclyn Cusumano, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Eric Ocheretyaner, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Elaena Quattrocchi, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Lana Hareez, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Mandy Chen, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Roda Plakogiannis, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Published

11-11-2021

How to Cite

Kish, T., Gim, S., Pham, A., Cusumano, J., Ocheretyaner, E., Quattrocchi, E., Hareez, L., Chen, M., & Plakogiannis, R. (2021). PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION: Virtual APPE grand rounds: A learning activity to enhance remote rotations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacy Education, 21, p. 651–655. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2021.211.651655

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Vol. 21 (2021)

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Programme Description

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