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- Therese I Poirier and Cathy Santanello.
- School of Pharmacy, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA. tpoirie@siue.edu
- Am J Pharm Educ. 2010 Mar 10; 74 (2): 23.
ObjectiveTo describe the introduction of an education concentration in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program and to evaluate its impact on students' knowledge and attitudes about teaching.DesignA concentration consisting of 3 elective 2-credit didactic courses and an advanced pharmacy practice experience with a teaching focus were developed and implemented into the PharmD curriculum.AssessmentAn attitudes survey instrument and knowledge test were administered to students enrolled in the education concentration track at baseline and after completing the 3 didactic education courses. Students' attitudes toward using various assessment tools and instructional strategies improved and knowledge about concepts in higher education and interest in pursuing a career in academia increased.ConclusionPharmacy students completing an education concentration were more likely to consider a career in higher education.
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