TY - JOUR AU - Al-Jalehawi, Ahmad AU - Al-Hamadani , Fadya AU - Attash , Heba M. AU - Aladul, Mohammed Ibrahim AU - Alabdali, Aya AU - Allela , Omer Qutaiba AU - Al-Radeef , Mohanad Yasir PY - 2022/07/17 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Students' experience and evaluation of community pharmacy internship in Iraq JF - Pharmacy Education JA - Pharm Educ VL - 22 IS - 1 SE - Research Article DO - 10.46542/pe.2022.221.688695 UR - https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/1756 SP - p. 688-695 AB - <p><strong>Background:</strong> Pharmacy internship programmes are driven by most developed countries to outweigh the ongoing growth in the pharmacy career which encourages pharmacists to play a significant role as healthcare providers.   </p><p><strong>Objectives</strong>: This study examines pharmacy students' perception, satisfaction, challenges, and limitations with the internship curriculum.   </p><p><strong>Method</strong>: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey with different elements to examine students' perceptions of various aspects.   </p><p><strong>Result</strong>: Most students reported a positive impression regarding their internships, however, they were less satisfied with the allowance for filling prescriptions and compounding also, the college's follow-up was inadequate. Finding a pharmacy and devoted time for the training were the most reported challenges. Whether the preceptor is a pharmacist or not, the duration of the training and the pharmacy type have been demonstrated as important factors in the training outcomes.   </p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Students have acquired experience and knowledge. However, there are still improvements needed in the interns' perception towards the programme.</p> ER -