A synergistic faculty leadership collaboration in developing, implementing, and evaluating a doctor of pharmacy curriculum
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2024.241.515528Keywords:
Collaboration, Curriculum development, Faculty, Faculty development, Leadership, PharmacyAbstract
Introduction: This article describes the intricate process of establishing a Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in a new United States pharmacy school, emphasising faculty-leadership collaboration across development, implementation, and evaluation stages.
Programme description: The collaboration between leadership and faculty was crucial in the curriculum development. Leadership guided faculty, offering insights and best practices throughout stages like needs assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Faculty with varied academic backgrounds played an active role in crafting a unified curriculum. Collaboratively, faculty and leadership revealed dynamic synergy throughout the process.
Evaluation: Qualitative evaluations, including student course evaluations, standardised surveys, and faculty assessments of the curriculum review process, were used to assess curriculum structure, content, organisation, and outcomes. Feedback from stakeholders prompted improvement in the curriculum.
Future Plans: Future plans include the imperative of continuously evaluating, monitoring, and adapting the curriculum to align with the evolving profession. Success will depend on fostering effective leadership, encouraging active stakeholder participation, promoting collaboration, and instilling shared accountability.
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