Revisiting the influence of top-down and bottom-up pressures on Wa hia hé:ta (yellow perch Perca flavescens Mitchill, 1814) population dynamics in Kaniatarowanenneh (the Upper St. Lawrence River): Implications for collaborative research

Kaniatarowanenneh (St. Lawrence River) is the outflow of one of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystems and its ecological health has implications for resource management. The population dynamics of an ecologically and economically important fish, the Wa hia hé:ta, Mohawk for yellow perch (Perca flavescens Mitchill, 1814), are considered by including data that extends to the past century to redress temporal gaps in comparative literature. We found both a significant top-down effect from piscivorous fish as well as a significant bottom-up effect related to total phosphorus on yellow perch relative abundance in the Lake Ontario-Upper St. Lawrence system. Regarding the bottom-up effect, the current state of yellow perch reflects the population size prior to cultural eutrophication (pre-1940s/50s) likely responding to the re-oligotrophication of the system. These findings emphasize the importance of considering historical records in fish population dynamics research to incorporate shifting population baselines into fisheries management. The study also demonstrates the need for collaborative approaches that bring critical new insights and multivocality. </jats:p

New Practitioners Networking Session

Overview: • Work Life Integration • Precepting Pearls • Creating Credibility and Professionalism • Navigating the Job Marke

Precepting Tips for the New Practitioner

Objectives: 1. Explain one learning activity to implement as a new preceptor 2. Describe one way to evaluate an experiential rotation as a new preceptor 3. Apply information from a student case to a given precepting scenari

Evaluation of Student Perceptions of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Introduction Introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) are focused on sharpening the student\u27s knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes related to becoming an effective member of the healthcare team. Currently, the literature on student pharmacists\u27 perceptions focused only on advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). This study gathered perceptions of IPPEs from pharmacy students in their first through third year professional years. Methods A voluntary pre- and post-survey instrument was administered to 367 first through third year professional students from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and Cedarville University at the beginning and end of the 2017–2018 academic year. Each survey utilized questions with Likert scales designed to detect differences in student expectations and experiences related to IPPE training. Questions primarily focused on demographics, objectives, goals, interprofessional teamwork, application of knowledge, and preceptor engagement. Students ages 18 and older who were enrolled at the participating institutions were eligible for inclusion in this study. Survey completion was voluntary, and students were not incentivized to participate. Results Sixty-six students completed the pre- and post- surveys with matching, identifiable data for analysis. Twenty-nine items demonstrated a more negative perception of IPPEs between the pre- and post-surveys (p \u3c 0.05). Eight items demonstrated a difference by institution (p \u3c 0.05), while three items demonstrated a difference between professional years (p \u3c 0.05). Conclusions Student expectations of IPPEs were significantly less positive in the pre-survey than in the post-survey. Future studies should examine the implications of these results on student IPPE performance and methods to impact student perception of the value of IPPE training