Duvall, Paul

Reid, AS

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Solution?Increase active learningEncourage contextualisationMake it accessibleMake it clinically usefulMake it personalDevelopment of a Personal Formulary app to increase student engagement and integration in pharmacology and therapeuticsPaul Duvall & Alison Reid*Problem:Students on the BVSc and MBChB courses have long struggled to engage with pharmacology and pharmacy teaching.  Common feedback themes:• It’s too difficult• It’s just remembering lists• It’s really boringThis translates into difficulty later in the course in applying basic concepts in therapeutics and clinical practice.Students on rotations claim they “haven’t been taught” various drugs.So we developed an app!• Students enter details on pre-populated drugs• Voice memos and species notes enable addition of case-based detail• Free app available on Android and iPhone• Drugs can be added and deleted by students to customise and as field advances• Trialled with year 2 veterinary studentsWhat have we learned so far?• Vet feedback extremely positive• Build it into the curriculum • Assessment is key – make it countFuture plans• Formal evaluation of student opinion• Study evaluating learning gains in pharmacology and pharmacy• Integrate the learning tool throughout the course and in extra-mural studies

Development of a Personal Formulary app to increase student engagement and integration in pharmacology and therapeutics

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Development of a Personal Formulary app to increase student engagement and integration in pharmacology and therapeutics

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