Health professions students’ perceptions of philanthropy and strategies to promote a culture of philanthropy among health professions education students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.420425Keywords:
Giving, Health profession, Philanthropy, Student philanthropyAbstract
Background: Little data is available regarding student philanthropy in the context of health professions education. The objective of this study is to examine factors affecting health professions education (HPE) students’ perceptions and expectations of philanthropy.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey assessing demographics and philanthropic experiences, perceptions, and expectations was administered to medical, pharmacy, and graduate students at a health sciences university.
Results: One hundred thirty-nine students completed the survey. Sixty percent of respondents agree contributions to their alma mater make a difference, 57% plan to volunteer time as alumni, and 40% plan to make monetary contributions as alumni. Fifty-five percent of respondents indicated that would not participate in a student-giving programme. Students who donate financially to their undergraduate or high school alma mater were more likely to agree contributions to their alma mater make a difference (p = 0.03). Students who volunteer at their undergraduate or high school alma mater were more likely to plan to volunteer time as an HPE alum (p = 0.002).
Conclusion: Health professions education students who engage in philanthropic initiatives may be more likely to do so as alumni. Educating student pharmacists on the importance and impact of philanthropy may enhance perceptions of giving and willingness to contribute as alumni.
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