Attitudes of Doctor of Pharmacy Graduates of One U.S. College Toward Required Evaluative Projects and Research-related Coursework

Authors

  • John E Murphy University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Tucson, Arizona
  • Raul Valenzuela

Keywords:

Education, Evaluation, Pharmacy, Research, Students

Abstract

This study examined Pharm.D. graduates' attitudes towards both a required evaluative research project and research-related coursework. Mean attitudinal responses were on the agreement side of neutral for all items; modal responses were ”agree" on all items. Respondents agreed most strongly that the college should continue to require a project of all students, that there was sufficient time to do the project, that the advisers’ support was adequate, and that the drug information and literature evaluation course adequately prepared them for the project. 1992-94 graduates (149) had a minimum of 13 publications and 15 presentations of the projects at professional meetings and 30 (46.2%) had conducted another project since graduation. Opportunities also exist for current practitioners to participate in projects with students, potentially leading to solutions of real world problems and ultimate benefit to the profession. Graduates generally thought that the project and coursework were beneficial.Other colleges may wish to consider providing their students the opportunity to conduct an evaluative project.

Author Biographies

John E Murphy, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Tucson, Arizona

Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science 

 

Raul Valenzuela

Community Pharmacist - Douglas, Arizona

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Published

29-07-2002

How to Cite

Murphy, J. E., & Valenzuela, R. (2002). Attitudes of Doctor of Pharmacy Graduates of One U.S. College Toward Required Evaluative Projects and Research-related Coursework. Pharmacy Education, 2(2). Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/707

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2002)

Section

Research Article

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