Levita Hidayat1, Charnicia E Huggins2,3, Veena Venugopalan4, Evangelina Berrios-Colon5. 1. 1 Global Health Science, The Medicines Company, Parsippany, NJ, USA. 2. 2 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY, USA. 3. 3 Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NY, USA. 4. 4 Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA. 5. 5 Department of Social, Behavioral and Administrative Sciences, Touro College of Pharmacy, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Exposure of pharmacy students to postgraduate training prior to clinical practice is currently endorsed by national professional organizations. To meet this goal, colleges and schools of pharmacy are developing residency preparation programs. In this descriptive report, we review published studies of curricular activities and structured programs from academic institutions across the United States aimed at preparing students for residency training and promoting postgraduate education. Additionally, we discuss our experience developing a residency preparation program at Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP). SUMMARY: A literature search yielded 15 residency preparation programs. While the format, content, and length of programs varied, there were common components such as curriculum vitae critique, mock interviews, and focused sessions on the residency application process. At TCOP, a 5-themed residency preparation workshop series was implemented during the third and fourth academic year. The workshops were modeled after existing programs and included several of the core components. One feature unique to the TCOP program was the addition of multiple mock interviews. CONCLUSION: The growing focus on residency training has led to increased competition among applicants. To better prepare students for this rigorous application and interview process, development of structured residency preparation programs, similar to TCOP's, should be encouraged.
PURPOSE: Exposure of pharmacy students to postgraduate training prior to clinical practice is currently endorsed by national professional organizations. To meet this goal, colleges and schools of pharmacy are developing residency preparation programs. In this descriptive report, we review published studies of curricular activities and structured programs from academic institutions across the United States aimed at preparing students for residency training and promoting postgraduate education. Additionally, we discuss our experience developing a residency preparation program at Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP). SUMMARY: A literature search yielded 15 residency preparation programs. While the format, content, and length of programs varied, there were common components such as curriculum vitae critique, mock interviews, and focused sessions on the residency application process. At TCOP, a 5-themed residency preparation workshop series was implemented during the third and fourth academic year. The workshops were modeled after existing programs and included several of the core components. One feature unique to the TCOP program was the addition of multiple mock interviews. CONCLUSION: The growing focus on residency training has led to increased competition among applicants. To better prepare students for this rigorous application and interview process, development of structured residency preparation programs, similar to TCOP's, should be encouraged.
Authors: James C Coons; Neal Benedict; Amy Seybert; Carlo J Iasella; Susan J Skledar; Randall M Smith; Melissa Saul; Christopher R Ensor Journal: Am J Pharm Educ Date: 2019-11 Impact factor: 2.047