Class of 2019 Abstract, Poster, and PaperSpecific Aims: To quantify the number of PharmD programs that require completion of a research project. To describe the types of research being undertaken within PharmD
programs. To compare current responses with those obtained in the last survey (2007). Methods: Collaborative effort including students and faculty at three pharmacy programs (AZ, FL and MI). Cross-sectional analysis utilizing the survey (with modifications)
developed in 2007. Peer review of questions (face-validity); format included
dichotomous response, multiple-choice, and open response. Qualtrics® survey
distributed via email to Academic Affairs (or comparative) Dean at AACP affiliate
institutions. Descriptive analyses; duplicate responses combined when possible. Project
was deemed exempt by IRB. Main Results: Seventy-four programs responded (54% response rate). A total of 22 (30%) programs have a required student research project compared to 25% in 2007.
Project requirements were similar among the programs requiring a project: proposal
(95%), IRB application (90%), collect and analyze data (77%), prepare a written report
(86%), and present findings (82%). The most common methods of collecting data were
surveys (91%) and chart reviews (86%). Research related coursework was similar
between programs except for research methods courses, which were 36% among
programs requiring a research project, and 14% among those not requiring a project. Conclusions: The number of programs requiring student research appears to have increased since 2007. Based on the survey data, students could expect to have similar
research experiences in any of the colleges requiring a research project. Most colleges
provide coursework related to research.This item is part of the Pharmacy Student Research Projects collection, made available by the College of Pharmacy and the University Libraries at the University of Arizona. For more information about items in this collection, please contact Jennifer Martin, Librarian and Clinical Instructor, Pharmacy Practice and Science, [email protected]
