American journal of pharmaceutical education
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Faculty members' contributions to research and scholarship are measured by a variety of indices. Assessment also has become an integral part of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education's accreditation process for professional programs. ⋯ Of the newer scholarship metrics available, the h-index and m-quotient will likely have the most widespread application in the near future. However, there is no substitute for thoughtful peer review by experienced academicians as the primary method of research and scholarship assessment.
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To develop and implement a health fair and educational sessions for elementary school children led by health professions students. ⋯ The health education program model is an excellent way to teach health education, communication and critical thinking skills, and service learning to health professions students.
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To document teaching evaluation practices in colleges and schools of pharmacy. ⋯ Teaching evaluation methods used in colleges and schools of pharmacy expanded from 1996 to 2007 to include more evaluation of experiential teaching, review by peers, formalized self-appraisal of teaching, review of teaching portfolios, interviews with samples of students, review by teaching experts, and evaluation by alumni. Procedures for conducting student evaluations of teaching have adapted to address changes in curriculum delivery and technology.
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To design, implement, and evaluate a course on health promotion and literacy. ⋯ Evidence supporting enhanced cultural competency after completing the course affirms its value as we prepare pharmacy students to provide patient-centered care in a culturally diverse world.
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Describe the planning, implementation, and faculty perceptions of a classroom peer-review process, including an evaluation tool. ⋯ The process of developing and implementing a peer-evaluation process for classroom teaching was found to be beneficial for faculty members, and the survey results affirmed the need and continuation of such a process.